Shearer Patio & Landscape Services

What Shearer Patio & Landscape Services does

Shearer Patio & Landscape Services is a Central Ohio outdoor services contractor headquartered in Lewis Center, Ohio, founded in 1996. The firm delivers landscaping, hardscaping, pool installation, custom outdoor living construction, and seasonal maintenance to residential homeowners and select commercial properties (schools, hospitals, hotels, retail centers, senior living facilities, sports venues, and places of worship) across 16 named service areas in the Columbus metropolitan region. Its product portfolio is organized into five service lines: Polaris Pools (a specialized division for custom in-ground fiberglass and vinyl pool design and installation using a four-step consultation-to-completion process), hardscaping (ICPI-certified and UNILOCK-authorized paver patios, walkways, driveways, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and water features), landscaping (design, installation, irrigation, lawn care, drainage), outdoor living (custom woodworking including decks, fencing, pergolas, screened porches, pavilions, plus outdoor heating and lighting), and seasonal services (snow and ice removal, spring and fall cleanup).

The business operates a hybrid revenue model: one-time project-based construction revenue (pool, hardscape, outdoor living installations) layered with recurring maintenance and seasonal contracts. Pricing is custom quote-based per project scope with free on-site estimates, and the go-to-market relies on field sales consultations, local SEO targeting Central Ohio, content marketing via blog and project gallery, and inbound quote requests through shearerlandscaping.com. The company employs 11-50 staff and runs direct crews rather than subcontracted labor.

In late 2024, Shearer was acquired by Exscape Group, a Cleveland-based landscape company backed by BHMS Investments, as one of three acquisitions extending Exscape's footprint into the Columbus market. The founding owner joined Exscape as an operating leader, and the firm now operates as a subsidiary within Exscape's consolidated Midwest platform while retaining its local Shearer and Polaris Pools brand identities.

Name

Shearer Patio & Landscape Services

Legal name

Shearer Patio & Landscape Services

Website

https://shearerlandscaping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shearer Patio & Landscape Services is a Lewis Center, Ohio-based outdoor services contractor founded in 1996, delivering landscaping, hardscaping, pool installation, custom outdoor living construction, and seasonal maintenance to residential homeowners and select commercial properties across 16 Central Ohio service areas, now operating as a subsidiary of Exscape Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape & Outdoor Construction Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration) (HSAIABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Outdoor Steps, Stairs & Landings (HSAIACAE), Pergolas, Gazebos & Shade Structures (HSAPALAD), Pool Decking & Surrounds (HSAPALAK), Water Features (Ponds, Fountains & Waterfalls) (HSAPALAJ)

Keywords

• Residential landscaping services
• Hardscaping installation
• Pool installation services
• Outdoor living construction
• Seasonal property maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Construction Services: One-time project revenue from installation of pools, hardscaping, patios, outdoor kitchens, decks, and landscaping. Pricing is custom quote-based per project scope.
2. Maintenance and Seasonal Services: Recurring maintenance contracts for lawn care, landscaping maintenance, irrigation, and seasonal services including snow removal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shearer Patio & Landscape Services designs, builds, and maintains outdoor living environments for residential and commercial properties across Central Ohio. Offerings include custom in-ground pool design and installation (via the Polaris Pools division), ICPI-certified hardscaping (patios, walkways, driveways, outdoor kitchens, fire features, water features), full-service landscaping (design, lawn care, irrigation, drainage, planting), custom outdoor woodworking (decks, pergolas, fencing, pavilions, screened porches), and seasonal services such as snow removal and spring/fall cleanup.

Product overview

Shearer Patio & Landscape Services is a premier outdoor living contractor serving Central Ohio, offering a comprehensive suite of landscaping and outdoor construction services. The company operates two primary sub-brands: its core landscaping services (hardscaping, landscaping, outdoor living spaces, and seasonal services) and Polaris Pools, a division specializing in custom in-ground pool design and installation. The product portfolio includes pool services (installation, decks, waterfalls, fencing, pool houses), hardscaping (patios, walkways, driveways, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, water features), landscaping (design, maintenance, lawn care, irrigation, plant installation), outdoor living spaces (custom woodworking including decks, fencing, pergolas, covered porches, pavilions, screened porches, and outdoor lighting/heating), and seasonal services (snow removal, spring/fall cleanup). The company positions itself as a one-stop solution for residential outdoor living transformations, also serving select commercial clients including schools, hospitals, hotels, and sports facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polaris Pools: A division of Shearer Patio & Landscape Services specializing in custom in-ground pool design and installation, including fiberglass and vinyl pools.

Products and services

• Polaris Pools (Pool Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Pool installation available in as little as one month from project start.

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Exscape Group: Parent company and direct operating peer; also a Cleveland-based landscape and design firm. Acquired Shearer as part of its Ohio roll-up strategy, so the two share customer segments, service lines, and operating model.
• WinnScapes: Columbus-area landscaping company acquired alongside Shearer by Exscape Group. Directly comparable in geography, customer base, and core landscape maintenance/design offerings.
• Pony Lawncare and Landscaping: Columbus-area lawn care and landscaping operator acquired alongside Shearer by Exscape Group. Overlaps directly in residential maintenance and landscape services in the same Central Ohio market.

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: Largest U.S. commercial landscaping services company, serving enterprise clients across maintenance, design, and snow services. Overlaps with Shearer's commercial landscaping segment but at vastly greater national scale.
• TruGreen: National lawn care franchise leader offering fertilization, weed control, and lawn maintenance to residential customers. Competes with Shearer's recurring residential maintenance business at much larger scale.
• Davey Tree Expert Co. Established national provider of tree care, landscape management, and environmental services for residential and commercial clients. Comparable across the maintenance and design service lines Shearer offers.
• Ruppert Landscape: Mid-Atlantic-based commercial landscape management and installation firm serving large property owners. Comparable in commercial maintenance and landscape construction, with significantly broader regional footprint.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Large commercial landscape services provider in the Southeast and South-Central U.S. Overlaps with Shearer's commercial landscaping, irrigation, and snow services for institutional and corporate clients.

Emerging players

• Conserva Irrigation: Franchise network specializing in irrigation installation, repair, and maintenance for residential customers. Comparable to a meaningful sub-segment of Shearer's service portfolio and competes in the same Central Ohio geography.

Regional players

• Aqua Pool & Patio: Regional pool builder and patio contractor serving parts of the Northeast. Closely comparable to Shearer's Polaris Pools division in offering custom in-ground pool design and installation plus surrounding patio/hardscape work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shearer-landscaping

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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