Sebert

What Sebert does

Sebert Landscaping Company, founded in 1985 by Jeff Sebert, is a privately held, full-service commercial landscape contractor headquartered in Bartlett, Illinois. It operates nine regional branch offices across Chicagoland and southeastern and south-central Wisconsin and reports a workforce in the 600–750 range across maintenance, construction, enhancement, and snow operations. Its four service lines—commercial landscape maintenance (weekly mowing, pruning, fertilization, weed and pest control, mulching, bed maintenance, spring and fall cleanup, flower programs), commercial landscape construction (site preparation, hardscapes, irrigation, green roofs, landscape lighting), landscape enhancements (seasonal florals, water features, native plantings, hardscape accents), and 24/7 commercial snow and ice management with 50 licensed units—are delivered through direct B2B contracts with enterprise commercial property owners, developers, general contractors, and municipalities. Named enterprise customers span manufacturing (Pactiv), testing and inspection (UL Solutions), banking (Fifth Third Bank), healthcare (Wellbrook Recovery), retail (Edens Plaza), and office (Fellowes), with retention supported by integrated maintenance-plus-construction cross-sell.

The operation differentiates on physical-asset and sustainability infrastructure rather than software. Since 2022 the company has invested more than $5 million in 200 Gravely PRO-TURN EV zero-turn mowers, claimed as the country's largest electric mower fleet, with three branches running exclusively on battery power. Sebert is among the first U.S. commercial landscapers to operate RC Mowers Autonomous Mowing Robots, where one operator reportedly produces the revenue of a three-person crew. Other deployed assets include GPS-equipped fleets routing for fuel efficiency, solar-powered trailers charging handheld equipment, a 75-acre wholly owned Grace Nursery supplying Sebert's own tree and shrub inventory, and a 30,000-square-foot LEED Gold-certified headquarters that consumes the same electricity and natural gas as the prior building despite four times the footprint. AI/ML capability is nascent and vendor-leveraged rather than in-house: the autonomous mowers are an RC Mowers product, and computer-vision drone work for invasive-species identification is exploratory.

Revenue mechanics blend recurring service contracts (weekly maintenance schedules, snow retainers) with project-based construction, with $60–65 million projected for FY2024 and over $175 million in cumulative completed construction projects since 1985. Pricing is opaque and quote-based, with annual billing cadence and standard packages (e.g., two broadleaf weed control applications plus three fertilization treatments). Go-to-market relies on territory-based business development representatives using cold calls, walk-ins, personal emails, and association-driven networking, supplemented by content marketing, NBC Chicago feature PR, and NALP-hosted industry events. The company is founder-controlled with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no marketplace or reseller channels, and operates alongside sister company BlueStem Ecological Services for native-ecosystem restoration work.

Name

Sebert

Legal name

Sebert Landscaping Company

Website

https://sebert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sebert Landscaping Company is a privately held full-service commercial landscape contractor serving enterprise property owners, developers, and municipalities across Illinois and Wisconsin with maintenance, construction, enhancements, and snow removal delivered through nine regional branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Maintenance Plans & Post-Installation Care (Establishment Services) (HSAIABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK), Seasonal Color & Flower Rotation (Spring/Fall Plantings) (HSAIAFAE)

Keywords

• Commercial landscape maintenance
• Commercial landscape construction
• Snow removal services
• Landscape enhancements
• Commercial groundskeeping

Headquarters

HQ city

Bartlett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Landscape Maintenance: Year-round landscape maintenance services including mowing, trimming, weed control, pruning, mulching, spring/fall cleanup, bed maintenance, and flower programs. Core recurring revenue stream with weekly scheduled services.
2. Commercial Landscape Construction: Turnkey landscape construction solutions including site preparation, hardscapes, planting, irrigation, green roofs, and landscape lighting. Completed over $175 million in construction work. Revenue from project-based engagements.
3. Landscape Enhancements: Enhancement services including seasonal flower rotations, water features, hardscape accents, and native/drought-tolerant plantings. Custom design tailored to property character.
4. Snow Removal Services: 24/7 snow plowing and ice control with 50 fully licensed and insured snow-handling units. Includes salting, plowing, staking, loading, and hauling services during winter season.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sebert Landscape is a full-service commercial landscape contractor that delivers year-round grounds management for commercial properties across Chicagoland and Wisconsin. Its four core service lines are Commercial Landscape Maintenance (weekly mowing, pruning, fertilization, weed control, mulching, and seasonal cleanup), Commercial Landscape Construction (site preparation, hardscapes, planting, irrigation, green roofs, and landscape lighting), Landscape Enhancements (seasonal flower rotations, water features, and native plantings), and 24/7 Snow Removal with 50 licensed units. The company backs these services with a proprietary 75-acre Grace Nursery, the largest EV mower fleet in the U.S., and RC Mowers Autonomous Mowing Robots.

Product overview

Sebert Landscaping is a full-service commercial landscape contractor offering four core service lines: Commercial Landscape Maintenance (year-round management including mowing, pruning, pest control, and cleanup), Commercial Landscape Construction (site prep, hardscapes, planting, green roofs, irrigation, and landscape lighting, with over $175M in completed construction work), Landscape Enhancements (seasonal florals, water features, native plantings, and hardscape accents), and Snow Removal (24/7 plowing, salting, and ice management with a fleet of 50 units). The company also owns and operates Grace Nursery, a 75-acre growing facility that supplies its own trees and shrubs. The portfolio is unified under the company's sustainability-driven approach called 'The New Green,' with a significant investment in EV and autonomous mowing equipment to differentiate its operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Landscape Maintenance Year-round landscape management programs covering weekly mowing, trimming, edging, weed and pest control, pruning, mulching, bed maintenance, spring and fall cleanup, and flower programs for commercial properties ranging from small commercial sites to large corporate campuses. Standard contracts include 2 broadleaf weed control applications and 3 turf fertilization treatments.
• Commercial Landscape Construction Full-service commercial landscape installation including site preparation, hardscapes, planting, irrigation, green roof and living wall construction, and landscape lighting. Delivered by an $11 million+ construction division led by VP Gary Stofcheck with 5 project managers and 45+ field professionals, supporting commercial, industrial, educational, and municipal developments across two states.
• Landscape Enhancements Custom landscape enhancement features including seasonal flower rotations (spring bulbs, summer annuals, fall mums), water features, hardscape accents, native and drought-tolerant plantings, and pollinator-friendly designs tailored to property character.
• Snow Removal 24/7 commercial snow and ice management with 50 fully licensed and insured snow-handling units, including plowing, salting, staking, loading, and hauling services backed by meteorological planning, radio dispatch, and backup equipment and crews ready to mobilize.
• Grace Nursery Sebert-owned 75-acre nursery outside Marengo, IL that grows quality trees and shrubs exclusively for Sebert's customers, enabling control over growing conditions and direct shipping to properties. Also home to an American bison herd and the Grace Nursery Scholarship Program for horticulture students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed over $175 million in construction work since 1985
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RC MowerscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Green Bay, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of Autonomous Mowing Robots (AMRs). Sebert among first in US to deploy these self-driving mowers. RC Mowers CEO Michael Brandt noted one operator can generate same revenue as a crew of three. Provides comprehensive training and certification programs.
• Gravely (AriensCo)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Equipment manufacturer partner providing Gravely PRO-TURN EV zero-turn mowers with FusionCore battery technology. Gravely provided training support and helped develop infrastructure for recharging. Dan Hayes from AriensCo helped train crews on the new machines. Partnership aligns with Sebert's sustainability goals.
• BlueStem Ecological ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company that builds, restores, and maintains native ecosystems. Both companies refer leads to one another. Bluestem brings expertise in wetlands, woodlands, and prairie restoration while Sebert provides full-service landscape maintenance. Shared commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
• Grace NurserycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner75-acre nursery outside Marengo, IL operated exclusively by Sebert Landscape. Grows quality trees and shrubs surpassing industry standards. Home to American bison herd honoring North American natural history. Also hosts Grace Nursery Scholarship Program for horticulture students.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SavATree: SavATree is a leading US provider of tree, shrub, and lawn care services combining arboriculture with broader landscape care for commercial and residential customers. Comparable to Sebert's combined maintenance and horticultural offerings.
• U.S. Lawns: U.S. Lawns is a franchise-based commercial landscape management network providing mowing, maintenance, and snow services to commercial properties nationwide. Comparable to Sebert on contract maintenance and snow services to small/medium commercial customers.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett Tree Experts is a major US tree and shrub care company offering pruning, removal, and integrated landscape services to commercial and residential clients. Comparable to Sebert on arboricultural services and on the commercial property maintenance vertical.
• LandCare: LandCare provides commercial landscape maintenance, enhancements, and irrigation services to a national portfolio of properties, partnered with various capital partners. Comparable to Sebert as a recurring maintenance-led commercial landscape contractor.
• Ruppert Landscape: Ruppert is a privately held, full-service commercial landscape contractor providing maintenance, construction, and enhancements in the Mid-Atlantic/Southeast. Closely comparable to Sebert in business model, service mix, and end customers (commercial property managers and developers).
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey Tree is one of the largest employee-owned commercial and residential tree care and landscape services firms in North America. Comparable to Sebert on commercial grounds management scope and on horticultural/arboricultural offerings.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Yellowstone is a large multi-state commercial landscape company offering maintenance, irrigation, and construction services to commercial clients across the Sun Belt. Closely comparable to Sebert on service portfolio and target customer profile.

Regional players

• CoCal Landscape: CoCal Landscape is a full-service commercial landscape contractor based in the Denver region offering maintenance, construction, water management, and snow services to commercial properties. Comparable to Sebert in full-service model but operating primarily in Colorado, not directly competing in the Midwest.

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: BrightView is the largest US commercial landscape services company and operates a full-service maintenance, construction, and snow management offering across a national footprint. Comparable in service mix to Sebert but at national scale and as the publicly listed incumbent in the same category.
• TruGreen Limited Partnership: TruGreen is the largest US residential lawn care provider with growing commercial accounts, offering fertilization, weed, and integrated turf management. Comparable to Sebert on the turf-care component of commercial maintenance despite its residential skew.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SebertLandscape
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sebertlandscape
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sebert-landscaping

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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