Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Lawn Care Partner in Virginia Beach & Chesapeake
Mj's Lawn Service was founded in January 2005 by Mike Toll and Jon McMasters, who began their journey mowing lawns during high school and expanded into a fully licensed and insured business after studying horticulture and business management. With over 40 years of combined experience, we specialize in residential lawn maintenance across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk, prioritizing reliability, professional service, and customer satisfaction. Our approach eliminates common pain points: no yearly contracts, automatic credit card billing, and a commitment to using lightweight, residential-friendly equipment that avoids turf damage.We pride ourselves on transparency, offering upfront hourly rates for additional services and maintaining the same clients since 1998 through consistent quality and timeliness. Our team undergoes background checks, ensuring local hiring practices that build community trust while delivering results visible in the manicured lawns we maintain.
Services
Lawn Mowing
Poop Scoop
Mulch Installation
Core Aeration
Bush Trimming
Fertilization
Leaf Cleanup
Weed Control
Mosquito Treatment
Overgrown Lawn Care
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We guarantee customer satisfaction with no yearly contracts required
- We use lightweight residential-specific mowers to protect your turf
- Our team undergoes background checks and is locally hired
- We offer transparent pricing with upfront hourly rate disclosures
- We've maintained the same clients since 1998 through consistent quality
What people say
Reliable service
No contracts
Professional results
Transparent pricing
Consistent quality
Services
Lawn Mowing
Our residential mowing service maintains weekly schedules using commercial-grade walk-behind mowers that prevent turf ruts. Service includes trimming inaccessible areas, edging walks/driveways, and blowing clippings. Minimum six consecutive visits required with seasonal pricing starting at $40. We prioritize regular clients while accommodating weather delays.
Core Aeration
This soil compaction removal service improves water and nutrient absorption through turf plug extraction. Combined with certified fescue seeding, it fills thin areas for denser growth. Priced at 3.5x weekly mowing rates with seasonal timing recommendations for optimal lawn health in Hampton Roads climates.
Poop Scoop
Weekly pet waste removal includes bagging and disposal before regular mowing. Pricing tiers at $13/$19/$25 cover 1-3 dogs. Required for service eligibility unless homeowners pre-clean properties. Prevents service delays from unaddressed waste accumulation.
Mulch Installation
Triple-shredded hardwood mulch application enhances landscape aesthetics while improving moisture retention. Priced at $125 per cubic yard with delivery fees. Optional bed weeding available at hourly rates. Durable dyed mulch maintains appearance for up to 12 months without landfill contamination.
Bush Trimming
Hourly shrub maintenance includes trimming, pruning, and bed weeding at $90 per man-hour. Technicians use commercial equipment for efficient overgrowth management. Separate from weekly mowing contracts, requiring advance scheduling for specialized landscape upkeep.
People
Jon McMasters
Owner
Co-founder since 2005, Jon combines horticultural expertise with business management skills. He oversees daily operations and client relations, ensuring service quality aligns with MJs' founding principles of reliability and customer satisfaction.
Mike Toll
Owner
Co-owner Mike Toll manages technical operations and staff training. With hands-on experience since the company's 1998 inception, he focuses on equipment standards and service methodology improvements for consistent lawn care results.
Questions
Do you offer one-time lawn mowing services?
No, we require minimum six consecutive weekly visits to maintain lawn quality. No annual contracts needed.
What payment methods do you accept?
Credit card (automatic billing), cash, check, or money order. Prepayment discounts available.
When do you service properties?
Weekly during growing seasons, same weekday weather permitting. No weekend/holiday service unless necessary.
How do you handle pet waste?
Optional poop scoop service ($13-$25) collects waste before mowing. Unaddressed waste delays service.
Can I reduce mowing costs?
Yes: Refer clients for free mowings or prepay annually for 10% discount.
What's included in standard mowing?
Mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing. Excludes leaf cleanup, weeding, or overgrown lawn restoration.
