What E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting LLC does

E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting LLC, operating as EAQ Landscape Contracting, is a privately held Connecticut-based full-service landscaping firm founded in 1984 by Ed Quinn. The company operates across four integrated service divisions: Residential Design Build (custom outdoor living, poolscapes, waterfront living, paver driveways), Commercial Landscape Construction (installation, masonry, hardscape, hydroseeding, irrigation, green roofs, wetlands creation, invasive plant removal), Commercial Property Maintenance (recurring lawn care, fertilization, snow and ice management, irrigation, green roof maintenance), and Schools, Universities, and Municipalities (mulching, turf and athletic field maintenance, snow and ice). The firm employs approximately 250 team members across all divisions and operates from headquarters in Glastonbury, CT with satellite locations in Lee, MA and Groton, CT.

EAQ's commercial model combines one-time project revenue (design-build and construction) with recurring subscription contracts (maintenance, snow and ice, fertilization), supported by a dedicated-account-manager go-to-market motion and strategic referral relationships anchored by CBRE (since 2016). Its technology backbone is a CAD-based design and live-job-file workflow that synchronizes drawings across field tablets, project leads, municipal inspectors, and owners; the company was also the first Connecticut landscape contractor to deploy Polyon Controlled Release Fertilizer and operates in-house composting that recycles 98% of collected material. Notable enterprise and institutional clients include CBRE, the University of Connecticut (400+ acres), Oxford Builders, Jack Kemper Architect, and Provision Media, with 4,000+ projects completed over four decades and three 2025 industry awards (HOBI, NALP Gold Safety, NALP Silver for UConn).

Name

E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting LLC

Legal name

E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting, LLC

Website

https://eaquinn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting LLC (EAQ) is a privately held, full-service landscaping firm founded in 1984 in Connecticut, serving residential, commercial property management, higher education, and municipal clients across Connecticut and Massachusetts with design-build, installation, and recurring maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Landscape Construction & Hardscaping (Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Structures) (IMAIAIAE), Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK), Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes) (BPABADAF)

Keywords

• Commercial landscape services
• Residential landscape design
• Snow and ice management
• Commercial property maintenance
• Irrigation system services

Headquarters

HQ city

Glastonbury, Connecticut

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Landscape Construction: One-time project-based revenue for landscape installation, hardscape, masonry, hydroseeding, turf installation, irrigation, wetlands creation, invasive plant removal, and green roof installation for commercial properties.
2. Commercial Property Maintenance: Recurring maintenance contracts for commercial properties including landscape maintenance, fertilization, snow and ice management, irrigation, and green roof maintenance. Revenue generated through ongoing service contracts.
3. Residential Design Build: Custom outdoor living space design and installation including outdoor living, poolscapes, pool renovations, waterfront living, and paver driveways. One-time project revenue.
4. Schools, Universities, and Municipalities Services: Mulching, playground mulch, plant bed mulch, snow and ice management, and turf and athletic field maintenance for educational institutions and government entities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EAQ Landscape Contracting is a full-service landscape contractor offering design, installation, and ongoing maintenance services across residential, commercial, and institutional markets in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Core offerings span custom outdoor living design-build for homeowners, commercial landscape construction (hardscape, irrigation, green roofs, hydroseeding, wetlands), recurring commercial property maintenance including snow and ice management, and grounds services for schools, universities, and municipalities.

Product overview

EAQ Landscape Contracting is a full-service landscaping firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of services across four main market segments: Residential Design Build, Commercial Property Maintenance, Commercial Landscape Construction (installation), and Schools/Universities/Municipalities. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The Residential Design Build division handles custom outdoor living spaces including pools, patios, waterfront landscapes, and paver driveways. The Commercial Landscape Construction division provides new installation services including landscape installation, masonry/hardscape, irrigation, green roofs, wetlands creation, and erosion control. The Commercial Property Maintenance division delivers ongoing maintenance including lawn care, fertilization, snow/ice management, and irrigation maintenance. The Schools/Universities/Municipalities division provides specialized grounds maintenance for educational institutions. The company also offers specialized services including commercial turf management, hardscape restoration, tree and shrub care, sustainable landscaping, and CAD-based design services. EAQ was founded in 1984 and rebranded from E.A. Quinn to EAQ, operating from locations in Glastonbury, CT and Lee, MA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Design Build Custom outdoor living space design and installation for residential clients, including outdoor living areas, poolscapes, pool renovations, waterfront living, paver driveways, and restoration work — delivered from concept to completion.
• Commercial Landscape Construction Full-service commercial landscape installation for new construction projects, including site preparation, landscape installation, masonry and hardscape, hydroseeding and erosion control, mulch blowing, design and value engineering, turf and athletic field installation, irrigation, wetlands creation, invasive plant removal and remediation, and green roof installation.
• Commercial Property Maintenance Ongoing recurring landscape maintenance for commercial properties including lawn maintenance, fertilization, snow and ice management, supplemental services, landscape design and installation, irrigation and water management, and green roof installation and maintenance.
• Schools, Universities, and Municipalities Services Specialized grounds services for educational institutions and municipal properties including mulching, playground mulch, plant bed mulch, snow and ice management, turf and athletic field maintenance, and supplemental services.
• Commercial Turf Services Comprehensive commercial turf management including mowing, aeration, overseeding, fertilization, weed control, disease monitoring, and seasonal maintenance for campuses and commercial properties.
• Commercial Hardscape Restoration Specialized restoration services for commercial hardscape including paver repair, surface cleaning, joint repair, drainage correction, and structural restoration of exterior built surfaces.
• Commercial Tree and Shrub Care Professional tree and shrub care including pruning, risk assessment, pest and disease management, soil health, and seasonal maintenance for commercial properties.
• Sustainable Landscaping Eco-friendly landscaping practices including wetlands management, native plantings, rain gardens, composting, and water conservation using Polyon controlled-release fertilizers.
• CAD Design Services Computer-aided design services using CAD software for landscape planning, site layouts, irrigation design, drainage planning, and permit documentation, producing live job files that synchronize across crews, inspectors, and clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero Days Away from Work, Zero Recordable Injuries or Illnesses, Zero Vehicle Accidents in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• New England Silica of South WindsorminorOthersConstruction product supplier providing materials for landscape construction projects.
• O&G Industries of TorringtonminorOthersConstruction product supplier partner for landscape construction materials.
• Constantine Paving & Sealing of GlastonburyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction services partner for paving and sealing work coordinated with landscape projects.
• General Paving of Rocky HillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction services partner for paving projects integrated with landscape construction.
• Bretonridge BuildersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction services partner for design build projects.
• Ganos Power Equipment of ColchesterminorOthersEquipment supplier providing power equipment for landscape operations.
• Atlas Outdoor of BranfordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFencing and outdoor structures partner for installation projects.
• Fournier Irrigation of East HartfordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrrigation partner for design, installation, and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• NE Irrigation of DanburyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrrigation partner for system installation and water management solutions.
• Richter & CeganminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture and design services partner providing professional design services for complex projects. Collaborated on 2025 HOBI Award project.
• LDD DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture and design services partner.
• Picture Perfect Landscape of HebronminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape services partner for additional capacity on projects.
• RLI Electric of Durham, CTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical services partner for lighting installations and outdoor electrical work.
• Connecticut Mulch Distributors of EnfieldminorOthersMulch supply partner providing materials for landscape installation and maintenance.
• Armando-Christie Landworks LLC of GlastonburyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlant supply partner for landscape installation projects.
• Pride's Corner Farms of LebanonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlant supply partner for nursery stock and plant materials.
• Aqua Pool & Patio of East WindsorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPool installation and repair partner for poolscapes and waterfront living projects.
• David Cook Plaster Co. Inc. of South WindsorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPool plaster and renovation services partner.
• Safety Aspects of South WindsorminorOthersSafety training partner providing professional development and safety certification programs.
• Distinctive Tree of South WindsorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTree services partner for specialized arborist work and tree care.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Level Green Landscaping: Level Green is a commercial landscape maintenance and snow & ice management provider serving the Mid-Atlantic and other regions for property managers and corporate clients. It is comparable to EAQ in recurring commercial landscape maintenance, snow services, and irrigation management with a similar regional contractor profile.
• Ruppert Landscape: Ruppert is a privately held East Coast landscape construction and management firm with similar commercial maintenance, design-build, and snow services across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. It is comparable to EAQ in integrated service model, regional focus, and target customer profile of commercial property managers and institutions.
• Mariani Enterprises: Mariani is a high-end residential and commercial landscape design/build firm based in the Midwest with a national reputation for premium outdoor living projects. It is comparable to EAQ as a direct peer in the design-build segment, particularly for upscale residential outdoor living and poolscape installations.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett is a leading scientific tree and shrub care company with offices across the U.S., serving residential, commercial, and utility clients. It is comparable to EAQ in certified arborist services, commercial tree and shrub care, and institutional property management, though Bartlett is more focused on tree care specifically.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Yellowstone is a national commercial landscape services provider offering maintenance, irrigation, and snow & ice management to property managers and HOAs across multiple regions. It is comparable to EAQ as a direct competitor in commercial landscape maintenance and snow services for institutional and commercial accounts.
• LandCare: LandCare is a commercial landscape maintenance company serving property managers, REITs, and corporate clients across multiple U.S. metros. It is comparable to EAQ as a direct competitor focused on recurring commercial maintenance contracts, snow services, and irrigation management.

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: BrightView is the largest commercial landscaping services company in the U.S., offering landscape maintenance, design/build, and snow & ice management nationwide. It is comparable to EAQ as the dominant incumbent in the same service categories but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey Tree is one of the largest employee-owned tree care and landscape services companies in North America, offering tree care, grounds management, and utility line clearance. It is comparable to EAQ in certified arborist expertise, commercial grounds management, and institutional/government client work, but operates nationally with a much wider service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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