farley

What farley does

Farley, Inc. is a family-owned landscaping and earthwork company headquartered at 211 West Street in Rockport, Maine, founded by David Farley in 1974. The firm has grown from a small lawn and garden operation in the founder's home garage on Union Street into a multi-service enterprise now operated by David and Carole Farley's children and grandchildren. Its service portfolio spans year-round full-service maintenance (lawn and garden care, snow removal, fall and spring cleanup, pool maintenance, irrigation upkeep), landscape construction (plantings, irrigation installation, water features, seed and sod), hardscapes and stonework (stone patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, pool decks), commercial earthwork and site development (grading, excavation, utility and culvert installation, road and parking lot construction, ledge rock removal, foundation excavation), DEP-certified shoreline stabilization, and a recently launched forestry mulching line.

The company deploys GPS systems, automated earthwork controls, computerized layout, and CAD-based planning for site development projects — operational technology that supports precision grading and excavation rather than AI/ML. It holds Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) certification for shoreline erosion control, with team members trained in Best Management Practices.

Farley generates revenue through project-based and recurring professional services contracts across residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Pricing is quote-based, gated by a phone line and website contact form, and delivered on-site across 28+ Midcoast Maine communities and additional locations statewide. Direct-to-consumer and direct-to-government are the two primary go-to-market motions; marketing is conducted through a service-oriented website, blog content on Maine-relevant landscaping topics, and local service area presence.

Name

farley

Legal name

Farley, Inc.

Website

https://farleyinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Farley, Inc. is a family-owned landscaping and earthwork company founded in 1974 in Rockport, Maine, serving residential, commercial, and municipal clients across Midcoast and statewide Maine with maintenance, landscape construction, hardscapes, and DEP-certified shoreline stabilization services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Construction & Hardscaping (Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Structures) (IMAIAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Grading, Drainage & Site Preparation (HSAIABAD), Residential Snow Plowing (Driveways & Private Roads) (HSAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Landscaping services
• Earthwork construction
• Hardscape masonry
• Shoreline stabilization
• Forestry mulching

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscaping and Maintenance Services: Year-round full-service maintenance including lawn and garden maintenance, snow removal, fall and spring cleanup, pool maintenance, and irrigation system upkeep. Services are provided to residential and commercial clients on a per-project or recurring contract basis.
2. Landscape Construction: Landscape construction projects including plantings, irrigation installation, water features, seed and sod installation. Project-based pricing for residential and commercial transformations.
3. Hardscapes and Stonework: Hardscape construction including stone patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, pool decks. Custom stonework and masonry services with materials including natural stone, brick, and concrete pavers.
4. Earthwork and Site Development: Commercial earthwork services including shoreline stabilization, utility line installation, culvert installation, road construction, site grading, ledge rock removal, parking lot construction, and building foundation excavation.
5. Forestry Mulching: Professional forestry mulching services for land clearing, trail maintenance, invasive plant control, property line clearing, and pasture reclamation. One-step vegetation clearing and grinding process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Farley, Inc. provides full-service year-round landscaping maintenance, landscape construction, hardscape stonework and masonry, commercial earthwork and site development, Maine DEP-certified shoreline stabilization, commercial landscaping, and forestry mulching to residential, commercial, and municipal clients in Midcoast Maine. The company operates on a direct-service model, delivering work on customer properties using GPS-guided equipment, automated controls, and CAD-integrated layout tools.

Product overview

Farley, Inc. is a family-owned landscaping company offering a comprehensive suite of services for residential, commercial, and municipal clients in Midcoast Maine. The company operates as a single-service business model with interconnected offerings including Full-Service Maintenance (year-round lawn care, snow removal, pool and irrigation maintenance), Landscape Construction (plantings, irrigation, water features, seed and sod), Maine Hardscapes (stonework and masonry for walkways, walls, patios, pool decks), Earthwork Services (grading, excavation, utilities, road construction), Shoreline Stabilization (DEP-certified erosion control), Commercial Landscaping (full-service commercial solutions), and Forestry Mulching (eco-friendly land clearing). These services are designed to work together, allowing the company to provide complete property solutions from initial earthwork through landscape construction and ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)coreOthersFarley Inc. is proudly certified by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection for expertise in shoreline erosion control practices. Team members undergo rigorous training in Best Management Practices (BMP) and environmental regulations.
• Local Engineers and ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarley Inc. offers comprehensive site development packages and is willing to partner with any local engineers or architects of the customer's choice, or can recommend professionals if required.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BrightView Landscapes: Largest U.S. commercial landscape services company offering maintenance, design/build, snow & ice management, and tree care for commercial, municipal, and residential customers. Comparable to Farley's full-service commercial landscaping and snow removal offering, though at national scale.
• Ruppert Landscape: Family-built, regional commercial landscaping firm providing landscape maintenance, installation, irrigation, and snow & ice management across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Closely comparable to Farley in service breadth, family-business background, and commercial-focused GTM.
• Yellowstone Landscape: National commercial landscape company with full-service maintenance, irrigation, landscape installation, and snow & ice operations in the Southeast and Midwest. Direct peer given its commercial/maintenance orientation similar to Farley's commercial landscaping line.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: National scientific tree and shrub care company with pruning, removal, and landscape services delivered through local branches. Comparable to Farley's tree/plant health, pruning, and outdoor management services.
• SavATree / SavATree: Regional tree, shrub, and lawn care company offering integrated landscape management, pest control, and irrigation services. Comparable to Farley's residential and commercial landscaping + tree-related offerings in regional markets.

Broad incumbents

• Davey Tree Expert Co. Large employee-owned provider of tree care, environmental services, and landscape management for utility, commercial, and residential customers. Comparable to Farley's broader outdoor services including shoreline/environmental work and tree/vegetation management.

Emerging players

• TruGreen: Largest U.S. lawn care franchise operator focused on fertilization, weed/pest control, and recurring residential maintenance. Comparable to Farley's residential maintenance offering, though with a franchised rather than direct-service delivery model.
• The Grounds Guys: Neighborly franchise brand providing residential and commercial landscape maintenance, irrigation, and snow services. Comparable service mix to Farley's maintenance and snow removal offering, though delivered through franchisees.

Others

• SiteOne Landscape Supply: Largest U.S. wholesale distributor of landscaping, irrigation, hardscape, and nursery supplies. Functions as an ecosystem partner/supplier to Farley rather than a direct competitor; relevant for supplier-side comparability and category exposure.

Regional players

• Consolidated Landscape & Site Services: Regional commercial landscape and site services firm serving developers, HOAs, and municipalities in Texas with maintenance, irrigation, and construction. Comparable to Farley as a regional player with bundled construction, hardscape, and maintenance offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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