JLS Landscape & Sprinkler

What JLS Landscape & Sprinkler does

JLS Landscape & Sprinkler, Inc. is a family-owned commercial landscape services provider headquartered in Sedalia, Colorado, operating continuously since 1975. The company delivers scheduled landscape maintenance, commercial grounds care, irrigation design and repair, 24/7 commercial snow and ice management, fire mitigation, fertilization, aeration, backflow testing, and field mowing to properties across Douglas County and the Denver Metro area. Service coverage spans nine named communities — Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Littleton, Sedalia, and Larkspur — anchored by a centrally-located equipment yard that positions crews within roughly 15–20 minutes of the primary service territory.

The company's service delivery rests on three technical pillars: (1) smart irrigation engineering using EPA WaterSense-certified weather-based ET controllers, soil moisture sensors, rain/freeze/wind/flow sensors, and matched precipitation rate zone design to deliver documented 20%+ water reductions; (2) commercial-grade snow operations with a heavy equipment fleet (wheel loaders, skid steers, plow trucks, sidewalk crews) and industrial-grade high-altitude winterization compressors rated for 6,000–7,500 ft elevations; and (3) wildland-urban interface fire mitigation including defensible space creation, brush clearing, and pine beetle management. Field crews hold four professional credentials per team member — Certified Snow Professional (CSP), Licensed Irrigation Contractor Technician (LICT), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and Pesticide Qualified Supervisor — plus QWEL certification, enabling LEED documentation and regulatory backflow compliance submission to multiple water districts.

JLS monetizes through bundled annual contracts combining landscape maintenance, irrigation support, and snow removal at predictable monthly rates for commercial clients, supplemented by per-incident and per-project pricing for residential irrigation installations ($3,500–$8,000) and sprinkler repairs ($75–$350). The commercial go-to-motion is enterprise field sales — site visits, assessments, and quote-based proposals — targeting property managers, HOA boards, metro districts, healthcare facilities, and corporate campuses; named enterprise customers include Sky Ridge Medical Center, CH2M Hill/Jacobs, TransAm Trucking, and Outlets at Castle Rock. Snow and ice management generates approximately 60% of annual revenue, with the balance from landscape maintenance, irrigation professional services, and an emerging fire mitigation line.

Name

JLS Landscape & Sprinkler

Legal name

JLS Landscape & Sprinkler, Inc.

Website

https://jlslsc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned commercial landscape maintenance, irrigation, snow and ice management, and fire mitigation provider serving Douglas County and Denver Metro properties in Colorado since 1975, delivering year-round grounds care through certified crews and bundled annual contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Maintenance Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscaping Services (56173)

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation Systems Installation & Maintenance (IMAIAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Snow Blowing Services (HSAIAIAD), Sprinkler System Installation (New Systems) (HSAIAEAB), Seasonal Start-Up & Winterization (Blowouts, Spring Activation) (HSAIAEAF), Outdoor Faucet/Irrigation Winterization & Freeze-Protection Check (HSAGAOAN), Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Commercial landscape maintenance
• Irrigation system services
• Snow and ice management
• Fire mitigation services
• Residential lawn care

Headquarters

HQ city

Sedalia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Landscape Maintenance: Recurring scheduled landscape maintenance for commercial and residential properties including mowing, edging, pruning, bed maintenance, seasonal color, and turf health monitoring. Revenue generated through annual or seasonal service contracts with defined scope and frequency.
2. Snow & Ice Management: Commercial snow removal operations generating approximately 60% of annual revenue. Includes 24/7 zero-tolerance storm response, per-push pricing, and seasonal contract options. Equipment fleet includes wheel loaders, skid steers, plow trucks, and sidewalk crews.
3. Irrigation Design, Installation & Repair: New irrigation system design and installation, smart controller upgrades, drip irrigation, backflow prevention, and repair services. LICT-certified technicians service all major brands including Rain Bird, Hunter, Toro, and Rachio.
4. Fire Mitigation Services: Defensible space creation, brush clearing, vegetation management, and fire-resistant landscape design for wildland-urban interface properties in Larkspur, Castle Pines, Sedalia, and Douglas County foothill areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

JLS Landscape & Sprinkler provides scheduled landscape maintenance, commercial grounds care, irrigation design installation and repair, 24/7 commercial snow and ice management, fire mitigation, and seasonal cleanup services for properties across Douglas County and the Denver Metro area of Colorado. The company bundles landscape maintenance, irrigation support, seasonal cleanup, and snow removal into unified annual contracts delivered by a single year-round local crew.

Product overview

JLS Landscape & Sprinkler is a service-based landscaping company offering a comprehensive portfolio of landscape maintenance, irrigation, snow management, and fire mitigation services for commercial and residential properties across Denver Metro and Douglas County, Colorado. The company's core offerings include Landscape Maintenance, Commercial Landscaping, Irrigation Service and Repair, Snow Removal, Fire Mitigation, Sprinkler Repairs, Fertilization, Mulch and Rock, Aeration, Commercial Snow Removal, Backflow Repair, Landscape Contractor, and Field Mowing. These services are coordinated through a single local team to provide year-round property care, with the ability to bundle landscape maintenance, irrigation support, seasonal cleanup, and snow removal into unified annual contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Maintenance Scheduled mowing, edging, turf care, bed maintenance, pruning, seasonal color rotations, mulching, aeration, fertilization, and fall cleanup for commercial and residential properties in Douglas County and Denver Metro.
• Commercial Landscaping Full-service commercial landscape maintenance for office buildings, shopping centers, healthcare facilities, metro districts, warehouses, and LEED-focused properties with documentation and year-round accountability.
• Irrigation Service and Repair Complete irrigation system design, installation, seasonal management, and winterization, including smart controller upgrades, drip irrigation, backflow prevention, and water-efficient system retrofits serviced by LICT-certified technicians.
• Snow Removal 24/7 commercial snow removal with zero-tolerance capability, heavy equipment fleet, certified operators, pre-treatment, plowing, de-icing, and post-storm cleanup across Denver Metro.
• Fire Mitigation Defensible space creation, brush clearing, pine beetle removal, vegetation management, and fire-resistant landscape design for wildland-urban interface properties in Larkspur, Castle Pines, Sedalia, and Douglas County foothill areas.
• Sprinkler Repairs Diagnostics and repair for broken heads, leaking valves, controller issues, and line breaks, including head replacement, valve repair, line repair, and winterization blowouts across Douglas County.
• Fertilization Professional turf fertilization and plant nutrition services for commercial and residential properties.
• Mulch and Rock Mulch and decorative rock installation and refresh for landscape beds, borders, and planting areas.
• Aeration Turf aeration to relieve soil compaction and improve water and nutrient absorption for healthier lawn growth.
• Commercial Snow Removal Dedicated commercial snow removal for office parks, retail centers, medical facilities, and HOA common areas with 24/7 zero-tolerance response capability.
• Backflow Repair Backflow preventer testing, repair, and certification services to maintain compliance with municipal water district requirements.
• Landscape Contractor Design and installation for new landscape projects, office parks, retail centers, parking lot islands, and building entryway landscapes.
• Field Mowing Acreage mowing, noxious weed control, and pasture management for larger rural properties and equestrian parcels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of thousands of gallons of water saved through smart irrigation system upgrades and weather-based controllers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BOMA Denver (Building Owners and Managers Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member of BOMA Denver with service on the Community Affairs Committee. Participates in annual BOMA Toy Drive collecting donations for families across the metro area. Industry organization connecting JLS with commercial property managers and building owners.
• Castle Rock Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCastle Rock Chamber member since 2017. Actively participates in networking events and supports local business growth in Douglas County. Featured in Chamber's 'Because of Members Like You' series recognizing long-term business contributions.
• Castle Pines Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber membership connecting JLS with the Castle Pines business community and upscale residential property management market.
• Larkspur Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJLS team member John Reffel welcomed as a new member of the Larkspur Chamber of Commerce, strengthening ties to foothills communities served. JLS serves as active community member and local business supporter.
• Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member and featured by ALCC on JLS's 50th anniversary milestone. ALCC connects JLS with the broader Colorado landscape contractor community and provides industry advocacy and professional development.
• Tree & Lawn Care Association of ColoradominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of Tree and Lawn Care Association of Colorado, connecting with fellow green industry professionals across the state.
• Mount Saint Vincent Home (Denver)coreOthersLong-standing community volunteer partnership providing landscape maintenance and grounds improvement for children and families in need at Mount Saint Vincent Home in Denver. Ongoing partnership reflecting JLS core values of integrity and accountability. Team encouraged to participate in at least one volunteer event per year.
• Centennial Water and Sanitation DistrictcoreOthersWater district serving Highlands Ranch with tiered conservation pricing and seasonal watering restrictions. JLS designs and maintains irrigation systems compliant with district schedules and submits backflow compliance documentation directly to the district.
• Castle Rock WatercoreOthersWater district serving Castle Rock with tiered pricing structure and conservation requirements. JLS submits annual backflow preventer test compliance documentation to Castle Rock Water and designs systems within tiered usage limits.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mariani Landscape: Private, premium residential and commercial landscape firm offering design, maintenance, and seasonal services. Comparable as a high-touch, family-influenced operator pursuing premium commercial and estate-level accounts.
• Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care: Denver-metro-based full-service lawn, tree, and landscape care company serving residential and commercial properties across the Front Range. Direct local competitor to JLS with overlapping irrigation, snow, and landscape maintenance services in the same Douglas County service area.
• SavATree: Private, mid-market tree, shrub, and lawn care company with integrated irrigation and landscape services across multiple U.S. regions. Closely comparable in scale, service mix breadth, and certified technical positioning to JLS.

Broad incumbents

• Davey Tree Expert Co. Large, employee-owned provider of tree care, landscape management, and environmental services for utility, commercial, and residential customers. Comparable on irrigation-adjacent landscape services and utility-line vegetation management.
• LandCare: National commercial landscape services company providing landscape maintenance, irrigation, and snow & ice management to property managers and HOAs. Direct competitor on commercial snow and irrigation RFPs across JLS's customer profile.
• US Lawns: Franchise-based commercial landscape management network focused on commercial customers, including snow and ice management. Competes with JLS on the same commercial property-management segment via a franchise rather than direct-employee model.
• TruGreen: Largest U.S. lawn care company focused on fertilization, weed control, and turf health for residential and commercial customers. Adjacent competitor for turf-health and irrigation-adjacent services and a likely consolidator in the space.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Large multi-region commercial landscape maintenance and irrigation provider serving HOAs, municipalities, and corporate clients. Closest scaled analog to JLS's commercial landscape and irrigation maintenance model, though materially larger and geographically diversified.
• BrightView Landscapes: Largest U.S. commercial landscaping services company (NYSE: BV), offering landscape maintenance, snow removal, irrigation, and tree care to enterprise clients. Sets the competitive benchmark for commercial snow and irrigation pricing and contract structure in JLS's markets.

Regional players

• Visual Landscape Construction: Regional landscape construction and maintenance provider active in the Colorado Front Range with overlapping irrigation and snow services. Regional peer competing for the same commercial and HOA accounts as JLS within Douglas County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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