Gelderman Landscape Services

What Gelderman Landscape Services does

Gelderman Landscape Services is a privately held, third-generation family-owned landscape company founded in 1955 in Burlington, Ontario, by Dutch immigrant Jan Gelderman with $7.14 in tools and a 1948 Willys Jeep. The company provides commercial landscape management and residential landscape construction services across Ontario's Golden Horseshoe region, operating from its Waterdown headquarters and branch offices in Burlington, Missississauga, Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, and Breslau, with 51-100 employees. Its service portfolio spans two core segments: a commercial division offering ongoing property maintenance, irrigation, snow and ice management, and commercial design/build for condominiums, shopping malls, office complexes, and retirement homes; and a residential division providing custom design/build projects including patios, decks, inground pools, outdoor kitchens, cabanas, retaining walls, lighting, water features, fencing, and garden services.

The company generates revenue through a hybrid model combining recurring commercial maintenance and snow removal contracts with one-time project fees for residential design/build and enhancement work. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, supported by custom internal software for job costing. Go-to-market is direct — the company uses field sales teams and account managers at each branch, dedicated Client Care Managers for residential projects, and content marketing through its blog, Instagram, and YouTube channels. Notable operational differentiators include a "Red Carpet Treatment" service program with documented standards, a 3-year workmanship guarantee and 1-year plant guarantee, and an Executive Leadership Team structure established in 2018. The company carries multiple industry certifications (Landscape Ontario, CNLA, CCI, ACMO, SIMA, ASCA, Smart About Salt, WorkWell) and has been recognized as a Great Place to Work (2023-2024) and a Living Wage Employer.

Name

Gelderman Landscape Services

Legal name

Gelderman Landscape Services

Website

https://gelderman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gelderman Landscape Services is a third-generation, family-owned landscaping company founded in 1955 providing commercial landscape management and residential design/build services across Ontario's Golden Horseshoe region from branch offices in Burlington, Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, and Cambridge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (IMAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK), Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB), Landscape Renovation & Re-Design (Yard Makeovers) (HSAIABAC)

Keywords

• Commercial landscaping services
• Residential landscape construction
• Snow and ice management
• Property maintenance services
• Irrigation system installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterdown

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Design & Build: One-time project fees for custom landscape construction including patios, decks, pools, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, fencing, and water features. Revenue generated per project with quotes based on scope and materials.
2. Commercial Property Maintenance: Ongoing property maintenance contracts for condominiums, shopping malls, office complexes, retirement homes, and other commercial properties. Services include lawn care, gardening, snow removal, and irrigation. Likely recurring revenue through service contracts.
3. Snow and Ice Removal: Winter maintenance services for commercial properties, providing year-round revenue by complementing seasonal landscaping. The company expanded into snow removal in 1977 to achieve year-round operations.
4. Landscape Enhancements: Enhancement services including mulching, planting, sod installation, soil services, and French drain installation. Typically one-time project-based revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gelderman Landscape Services is a third-generation, family-owned full-service landscaping company operating across Ontario's Golden Horseshoe region. The Commercial division delivers property maintenance, design and build, irrigation systems, snow and ice management, and commercial enhancement services to condominiums, office complexes, shopping malls, and retirement homes. The Residential division offers custom landscape design and construction including patios, decks, inground pools, outdoor kitchens, cabanas, retaining walls, water features, lighting, fencing, and ongoing lawn and garden maintenance for homeowners.

Product overview

Gelderman Landscape Services operates as a full-service landscaping company offering a unified portfolio of residential and commercial landscape services. The commercial division provides Property Maintenance, Design and Build, Irrigation Systems, Snow and Ice Management, and Commercial Enhancements (mulching, planting, sod, soil, French drains). The residential division offers Design & Build services alongside specialized installation offerings including Patio Design & Installation, Custom Deck Builder, Inground Pools, Cabanas & Outdoor Rooms, Outdoor Kitchens, Retaining Walls, Landscape Lighting, Water Features, Landscape Fencing, Garden Services, and Lawn and Garden Maintenance. Supporting its service delivery, the company maintains workforce development programs including a 30-week Graduate Program and a Gelderman Scholarship for employee education. The company serves the Greater Toronto Area and Golden Horseshoe region from locations in Burlington, Mississauga, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, Hamilton, and Oakville.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Property Maintenance

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-year workmanship guarantee and 1-year plant guarantee on all installations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mohawk CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Mohawk College Horticultural Advisory Committee, supporting the development of horticulture education programs and staying connected with emerging industry talent.
• Niagara CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Horticultural and Landscape Program Advisory Committee, contributing to curriculum development and industry alignment for horticulture students.
• Waterdown BIAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership supporting Waterdown business improvement area through community garden and floral arrangement initiatives.
• City of BurlingtonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides flower planters along Lakeshore at Spencer Smith Park, supporting community beautification initiatives.
• Landscape OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore industry association membership. Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association is a primary professional organization for the landscaping industry in Ontario, providing networking, education, and industry standards.
• Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational industry association membership providing certification programs, safety training, and industry advocacy. CNLA certifications are preferred in government specifications.
• Golden Horseshoe Chapter of Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership supporting relationships with condominium property managers and understanding client association needs. CCI membership allows Gelderman to better understand and support their commercial clients.
• Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry membership supporting relationships with condominium management professionals. Important for their commercial property management client base.
• Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership supporting their commercial snow and ice removal services. Provides industry best practices and networking for winter maintenance operations.
• Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional certification and membership supporting quality standards in snow and ice management services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Weed Man: Weed Man is a Canadian-founded lawn care franchise with strong presence across Ontario, offering fertilization, weed control, and lawn maintenance to residential customers. Highly comparable in residential lawn and garden maintenance services and Ontario geographic overlap.
• The Grounds Guys: The Grounds Guys is a Neighborly-branded landscaping franchise providing residential and commercial lawn care, landscape maintenance, and snow removal across Canada and the U.S. Overlaps directly with Gelderman's maintenance, enhancements, and snow service lines in the Ontario market.
• Mariani Landscape: Mariani Landscape is a high-end residential and commercial landscape design/build and maintenance firm. Directly comparable to Gelderman's premium residential design/build services (pools, patios, outdoor structures) for affluent homeowners.
• Landcare: Landcare is a Canadian commercial landscape maintenance and snow removal provider serving multi-site property portfolios. Directly comparable to Gelderman's commercial maintenance and snow & ice management book across similar customer segments (property managers, REITs, condominiums).

Emerging players

• Ruppert Landscape: Ruppert Landscape is a U.S. mid-Atlantic commercial landscape management and installation company offering maintenance, irrigation, and snow services. Comparable services and contract structures to Gelderman, though U.S.-focused.

Regional players

• Monarch Landscape: Monarch Landscape (formerly Monarch Paving/Complete Snow Removal) provides commercial snow and landscape services across Canada and the northern U.S. Highly comparable snow & ice and grounds maintenance capabilities, though with a stronger snow-focused mix and U.S. footprint.

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: BrightView is the largest U.S. commercial landscape services provider, offering maintenance, design/build, snow & ice, and tree care to property managers nationwide. A scaled benchmark for Gelderman's commercial maintenance book, though operating in the U.S. and at materially larger scale.
• Davey Tree Expert Co. Davey Tree Expert is a large North American provider of tree care, landscape management, and environmental services for utility, commercial, and residential clients. Broad incumbent with overlapping tree, irrigation, and grounds maintenance capabilities though operating at much greater scale.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett Tree Experts is a large North American tree care and landscape services company with certified arborists serving residential, commercial, and utility clients. Overlaps with Gelderman's horticulture-certified tree, shrub, and grounds care services.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Yellowstone Landscape is a U.S. regional commercial landscape services firm providing maintenance, irrigation, and snow removal across the Sun Belt. Comparable in commercial maintenance and snow contract model but geographically distant from Ontario.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GeldermanLandscaping
• Facebookfacebook.com/GeldermanLandscapeServices
• Instagraminstagram.com/geldermanlandscapeservices/?hl=en
• Xx.com/nathanhelder
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gelderman-landscaping

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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