Skinner Overlook

What Skinner Overlook does

Skinner Overlook Landscape and Design is a family-owned landscaping services company founded in 1979 and headquartered in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of outdoor services, including landscape maintenance (lawn care, pruning, mulching, seasonal cleanup), landscape construction (patios, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, driveways, walkways), irrigation installation and repair, fertilization and soil services, commercial snow removal, and full commercial property maintenance. It serves both residential homeowners and commercial property managers — including condominiums, apartment complexes, office parks, shopping centers, and strip malls — across Boston and the South Shore of Massachusetts. The company operates a fleet of 100+ snow removal equipment pieces and also operates Tomasi Nurseries as a sister garden center and plant nursery brand, supporting plant material supply for projects.

The business operates on a professional services model with quote-based pricing, free estimates, and contract-driven recurring maintenance agreements alongside one-time project work. Its go-to-market is direct, combining inbound phone inquiries, online quote request forms, and owner Frank Sullivan's personal site visits, supplemented by a content marketing program including a blog, portfolio gallery, and customer reviews. The firm emphasizes sustainable landscaping practices, multilingual staff capabilities (English, Spanish, Portuguese), and skilled licensed-and-insured crews. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability disclosed, no patents or trademarks on record, and no public funding history. Management includes owner Frank Sullivan alongside a small leadership team spanning maintenance operations, snow removal, HR and payroll, project management, and business development.

Name

Skinner Overlook

Legal name

Skinner Overlook Landscape and Design

Website

https://skinneroverlook.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skinner Overlook Landscape and Design is a family-owned landscaping services provider founded in 1979, offering maintenance, construction, irrigation, fertilization, snow removal, and seasonal cleanup to residential and commercial customers in Boston and South Shore Massachusetts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Grounds & Exterior Services (Landscaping/Snow Removal/Parking Lot Maintenance) (IMAIAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK), Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

Keywords

• Landscape maintenance services
• Landscape construction
• Commercial snow removal
• Irrigation services
• Residential landscaping

Headquarters

HQ city

Weymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscape Maintenance Services: Ongoing landscape maintenance including lawn care, tree pruning, trimming, weeding, mulching, and seasonal services. Provided on a recurring service basis to residential and commercial customers.
2. Landscape Construction and Design: One-time project-based services for patios, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, new lawns, plantings, and hardscaping. Projects quoted individually with most commencing within seven days of quote approval.
3. Winter Services and Snow Removal: Commercial snow plowing and removal services for parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and walkways. Services for condominiums, apartment complexes, office parks, shopping centers, and strip malls.
4. Fertilization Services: Lawn, tree, and shrub fertilization services, soil aeration, dethatching, and hydroseeding provided as professional services.
5. Irrigation Services: Installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems, including seasonal closing services for winterization.
6. Commercial Landscaping Services: Comprehensive commercial property maintenance including outdoor maintenance, hardscaping, fall and spring cleanup for business environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skinner Overlook Landscape and Design provides full-service landscaping for residential and commercial properties across the Boston and South Shore of Massachusetts region. Services include recurring landscape maintenance, custom landscape construction (patios, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchens), irrigation installation and service, fertilization and hydroseeding, seasonal cleanup, and commercial snow plowing using a 100+ piece equipment fleet. The firm operates as a licensed and insured family-owned business offering free, prompt, quote-based estimates.

Product overview

Skinner Overlook Landscape and Design is a single-service provider offering a comprehensive suite of landscaping services for residential and commercial properties in Boston and the South Shore of Massachusetts. The company's core offerings include Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction, Irrigation, Fertilization, Winter Services, Seasonal Cleanup, and Commercial Services. Their service portfolio ranges from routine lawn care and garden maintenance to full-scale landscape construction projects featuring custom patios, retaining walls, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens. The company also operates a sister garden center (Tomasi Nurseries) to support plant material needs. Services are delivered through skilled, licensed, and insured crews using sustainable landscaping practices, with offerings available for both residential homeowners and commercial property managers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Maintenance Recurring outdoor maintenance including lawn care, tree pruning, trimming, edging, weeding, mulching, and seasonal flower planting to keep residential and commercial landscapes healthy and visually appealing year-round.
• Landscape Construction Custom landscape construction covering design and architecture, masonry work (patios, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchens), new lawn installation, plantings, and property upgrades including driveways and walkways for residential and commercial customers.
• Irrigation Irrigation system services including new installations, maintenance, repairs, and seasonal winterization, with customized solutions ensuring plants receive precise amounts of water.
• Fertilization Lawn, tree, and shrub fertilization services using organic products that promote plant health while protecting the environment, including soil aeration, dethatching, and hydroseeding for new lawn coverage.
• Winter Services Commercial snow removal services including plowing parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and walkways, using an equipment fleet of over 100 pieces for handling major New England snowstorms.
• Seasonal Cleanup Spring and fall seasonal cleanup services including leaf removal, debris clearing, tree and shrub pruning, bed cultivation, mulching, and property preparation for changing seasons.
• Commercial Services Comprehensive commercial landscaping services for businesses including regular lawn maintenance, tree and shrub trimming, hardscaping, fall and spring cleanup, and snow removal for condominiums, office parks, shopping centers, and strip malls.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most landscape construction projects can begin within seven days of quote approval
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: BrightView is the largest national commercial landscaping services provider in the US, offering maintenance, design/build, snow removal, and irrigation across all major metros including Massachusetts. Directly comparable service mix to Skinner Overlook, but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey Tree is a national tree care, arborist services, and landscape provider with established operations throughout the Northeast US. Overlaps with Skinner Overlook on tree pruning, fertilization, and landscape maintenance services, and serves both residential and commercial clients.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett Tree Experts is an established national arborist and tree care provider with deep Northeast US presence. Comparable on tree/shrub care, fertilization, and integrated landscape services for both residential and commercial customers.
• TruGreen: TruGreen is the largest US provider of residential lawn care, fertilization, weed control, and related services. Significant overlap with Skinner Overlook's fertilization and lawn maintenance offerings, though more standardized and less focused on design/build or snow removal.
• Asplundh Tree Expert Company: Asplundh is a major national vegetation management and tree care provider with utility line clearance as a core capability, plus commercial landscape services. Overlaps with Skinner Overlook's commercial exterior maintenance and pruning offerings.

Direct peers

• Yellowstone Landscape: Yellowstone is a multi-regional commercial landscape maintenance and snow removal provider with a comparable menu of services (maintenance, construction, irrigation, snow). Serves similar commercial customer profiles including HOAs, office parks, and retail centers.
• SavATree / SavATree Consulting Group: SavATree is a multi-regional provider of tree, lawn, and landscape care services across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Highly comparable service mix including fertilization, irrigation, pruning, and integrated landscape management for residential and commercial customers.
• Mariani Landscape: Mariani is a premium residential landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm serving high-end properties in the Northeast including the Boston metro. Closely comparable on residential landscape design/build projects and high-touch maintenance services.

Others

• SiteOne Landscape Supply: SiteOne is the largest US distributor of landscape supplies, irrigation components, and nursery goods to landscape professionals. An ecosystem supplier/partner rather than a competitor, relevant given Skinner Overlook's irrigation, fertilization, and planting services.
• Rain Bird Corporation: Rain Bird is a major manufacturer of irrigation systems and components used by landscape contractors. A supplier rather than a direct competitor, but deeply tied to the irrigation installation and maintenance services Skinner Overlook provides.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/skinneroverlook
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkinnerOverlook

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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