Old Mill Stream

What Old Mill Stream does

Old Mill Stream, Inc is a privately held landscaping contracting company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Newton Grove, North Carolina. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of residential and commercial outdoor services, organized as 16 core offerings across hardscaping and paver patios, landscape lighting, irrigation systems, full landscaping design and installation, property maintenance, land clearing, drainage solutions, and sod installation. With 6 employees and a self-reported 120 years of combined team experience, the firm operates across five North Carolina counties (Johnston, Harnett, Sampson, Buncombe, and New Hanover), positioning itself as a locally embedded service provider rather than a regional platform. The business is family-, locally-, and veteran-owned with ownership present on every project.

The company's underlying technology centers on smart irrigation systems featuring Wi-Fi-enabled controllers, weather-based programming, soil moisture sensors, and smartphone/tablet remote monitoring and control. Commercial irrigation offerings include drip irrigation, programmable timers, and remote-control components. Lighting offerings emphasize energy-efficient LED and solar-powered fixtures, including the FX Luminaire product line. Hardscaping capabilities include permeable paver solutions for stormwater management, a more environmentally differentiated offering than standard paver installation. The business is not built on a software platform; there is no API, no SDK, and no proprietary AI/ML system, with automation being rule-based and sensor-driven.

Revenue is generated through three streams: professional landscaping services (one-time and recurring), product sales of pavers (Belgard, Techo-Bloc), irrigation equipment (Hunter, RainBird), and related supplies with same-day and no-contact delivery, and recurring property maintenance contracts covering mowing, fertilization, aeration, weed control, irrigation management, and seasonal cleanups. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; free estimates are offered, and commercial sod consultation is provided at no charge. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, relying on phone, text, website contact forms, and request-a-call-back functionality, supported by SEO-optimized service pages and content marketing blog posts. No institutional investment, parent company, subsidiaries, or public listing is disclosed.

Name

Old Mill Stream

Legal name

Old Mill Stream, Inc

Website

https://oldmillstream.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Old Mill Stream is a family- and veteran-owned landscaping contractor founded in 1991 in Newton Grove, North Carolina, providing residential and commercial hardscaping, smart irrigation, LED landscape lighting, landscaping, drainage, sod installation, and property maintenance services across five NC counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Contracting Services

akta.pro primary industry

Lawn Watering & Routine Irrigation Checks (Non-system) (HSAIAAAI)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Irrigation system installation
• Outdoor lighting installation
• Hardscaping paver patios
• Property maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newton Grove

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Landscaping Services: One-time and recurring professional services including landscape design, installation, hardscaping, outdoor lighting, irrigation systems, and property maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
2. Product Sales (Pavers, Irrigation Equipment, Supplies): Sale of materials including pavers (Belgard, Techo-Bloc brands), irrigation equipment (Hunter, RainBird), and related landscaping supplies with delivery options including same-day delivery and no-contact delivery.
3. Property Maintenance Contracts: Recurring maintenance services including mowing, fertilization, aeration, weed control, irrigation management, and seasonal cleanups for both residential and commercial properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Old Mill Stream is a landscaping contracting company delivering residential and commercial landscape design, hardscaping and paver patio installation, irrigation systems, outdoor lighting, drainage solutions, sod installation, land clearing, and recurring property maintenance across five North Carolina counties. Services are performed by in-house crews with owners present on-site for every project, supported by free estimates, a satisfaction guarantee, and manufacturer warranties.

Product overview

Old Mill Stream is a landscaping contracting company offering a comprehensive suite of residential and commercial outdoor services. The company operates as a single-service business model rather than a platform architecture, providing 16 distinct core services organized into residential and commercial categories. Services include hardscaping and paver patio installation, landscape lighting, irrigation systems (including smart irrigation with automated controls), landscaping design and installation, property maintenance, land clearing, drainage solutions, and sod installation. The services are delivered as standalone offerings that can be combined for complete outdoor transformations, with smart irrigation representing a technology-enhanced offering within the irrigation service category.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hardscaping and Paver Patios Design and installation of functional and aesthetically pleasing patios, walkways, and retaining walls using brand-name pavers such as Belgard and Techo-Bloc, offered to residential homeowners and commercial property owners across North Carolina.
• Landscape Lighting Custom residential and commercial outdoor lighting solutions that highlight home or building features, provide safety along pathways, and create ambiance, using energy-efficient LED and solar-powered lighting systems from brands such as FX Luminaire.
• Irrigation Services Customized irrigation solutions including drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, smart controllers, rain and soil moisture sensors, and app-based scheduling using Hunter and RainBird components, delivered to residential and commercial properties with emergency response within one day.
• Landscaping Services Comprehensive residential and commercial landscaping services covering design through installation, including gardens, plantings, and outdoor features, with experienced teams balancing aesthetics and functionality for each property.
• Property Maintenance Ongoing recurring property maintenance including mowing, fertilization, aeration, weed control, pruning, irrigation management, and seasonal cleanups, offered to residential homeowners and commercial properties through subscription-style contracts.
• Land Clearing Removal of vegetation and preparation of land for new residential construction, home additions, commercial construction, infrastructure development, or agricultural projects.
• Drainage Solutions Professional drainage solutions including French drains, downspout extensions, sump pump systems, foundation drainage, and custom drainage system installation, inspection, maintenance, and repairs for residential and commercial properties.
• Sod Installation Professional sod installation using Bermuda and turf grass varieties suited for the North Carolina climate, delivered to residential and commercial properties including office buildings, retail centers, schools, and community spaces with same-day delivery options.
• Smart Irrigation Technology-enhanced irrigation offering built around smart controllers, Wi-Fi-enabled automation, weather-based programming, and smartphone or tablet scheduling that automatically adjusts watering schedules based on forecast, humidity, and soil moisture, allowing homeowners to monitor and control irrigation remotely.

Quantifiable outcome

• Property values can increase by up to 20% with professional landscaping (sourced from Facts.net)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Hunter IrrigationminorOthersBrand partnership for irrigation equipment and supplies. Old Mill Stream offers Hunter products as part of their irrigation system installations for both residential and commercial properties. Products include smart controllers and related irrigation components.
• Rainbird IrrigationminorOthersBrand partnership for irrigation equipment. RainBird products are offered as part of comprehensive irrigation solutions. Products include sprinklers, timers, and smart watering components.
• BelgardminorOthersPaver brand partnership for hardscaping projects. Belgard pavers are available for residential and commercial paver patio installation, walkways, and retaining walls.
• Techo-BlocminorOthersPaver brand partnership for hardscaping projects. Techo-Bloc products offered for patio installation, outdoor living spaces, and landscape architectural features.
• NC Nursery & Landscape AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership providing credibility and professional standards alignment. Association membership demonstrates commitment to industry best practices and professional development.
• FX LuminaireminorOthersLighting brand partner for outdoor landscape lighting solutions. FX products used for residential and commercial landscape lighting installations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Davey Tree Expert Company: Employee-owned provider of tree, landscape, irrigation, and environmental services to residential, commercial, and utility customers. Comparable to OMS in residential and commercial grounds services including irrigation and landscape maintenance.
• Ruppert Landscape: Mid-Atlantic and Southeast commercial landscape services firm providing landscape construction, irrigation, and maintenance. Comparable to OMS in commercial landscape installation and irrigation, with overlapping geography in the Carolinas.
• Massey Services: Florida-based pest, termite, and landscape services company including irrigation maintenance and water-conservation programs. Comparable to OMS in irrigation and property maintenance, though primarily a pest-and-turf specialist in the Southeast.
• Yellowstone Landscape: One of the largest commercial landscaping and irrigation service providers in the U.S. Comparable to Old Mill Stream across landscape maintenance, irrigation, and landscape installation, but operates at far greater scale and across multiple states versus OMS's five NC counties.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Scientific tree and shrub care company with residential and commercial service lines including landscape management and property maintenance. Comparable to OMS in property maintenance and grounds care, though Bartlett's specialization is tree care rather than hardscaping.
• BrightView Holdings: Largest U.S. commercial landscaping services company, offering landscape maintenance, irrigation, tree care, and landscape development. Comparable in service mix to OMS's commercial offering, though BrightView is a public company serving national accounts rather than local residential jobs.

Direct peers

• Conserva Irrigation: National franchise specializing exclusively in residential and commercial irrigation installation, repair, and smart controller upgrades. Closely comparable to OMS's irrigation service line, especially the smart irrigation offering, though Conserva focuses on a single category while OMS is a broader outdoor services provider.
• The Grounds Guys: Neighborly franchise brand for residential and commercial lawn care, landscape maintenance, and irrigation services. Comparable to OMS across residential maintenance, irrigation, and landscaping services at a local-operator level.

Others

• SiteOne Landscape Supply: Largest national distributor of irrigation, landscape, hardscape, and lighting products including Hunter, Rainbird, Belgard, and FX Luminaire. Comparable to OMS as a supplier channel for the same brands (Hunter, Rainbird, Belgard, FX Luminaire) the company installs.
• John Deere Landscapes (now SiteOne): Historical distributor of irrigation, nursery, and landscape supplies to contractors. Listed for context as the predecessor entity to SiteOne and the supply channel that supports OMS-style landscape contractors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/old-mill-stream

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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