For Landscaping Companies

Get LandscapeRatings Certified

Our independent scoring process evaluates your company across five categories — licensing, operations, credentials, reputation, and customer experience. Earn the badge that property managers trust.

Three Certification Tiers

Your score determines your tier. All certifications are based on a 100-point independent evaluation.

Certified Elite85–100 pts
  • Priority placement in search results
  • Featured company badge
  • Direct lead referrals
  • Elite directory profile
Certified65–84 pts
  • Certified badge on your profile
  • Standard placement in search results
  • Lead referral eligibility
  • Verified company profile
· Profiled40–64 pts
  • Free company profile listing
  • Searchable in directory
  • Visible to property managers
  • Upgrade path to Certified

How We Score Your Company

Our 100-point framework evaluates what property managers and commercial clients actually care about — not just reviews or ad spend.

Licensing & Insurance20 pts

Valid state licenses, liability insurance, workers' comp

Operational Standards20 pts

Written contracts, service documentation, safety practices

Credentials & Development20 pts

Industry certifications (NALP, ISA), ongoing training

Track Record & Reputation25 pts

Years in business, verified reviews, references

Customer Experience15 pts

Response time, communication, dispute resolution

No pay-to-play. Your score reflects your actual company standards — not how much you spend. Roughly 30–45 points can be earned from publicly available data before you even submit your application.

Apply for Certification

Free to apply. We'll reach out within 3–5 business days.

Business Information
Contact Information
Company Details

Free to apply. No credit card required. We'll never sell your information.

Common Questions

How long does the certification process take?

After you submit your application, we conduct our initial review using publicly available data within 3–5 business days. We'll reach out with a preliminary score and any additional documentation requests. Full certification typically takes 1–2 weeks.

Is there a cost to apply?

Applying for certification is completely free. A basic listing on LandscapeRatings is also free. Premium features — including lead referrals, featured placement, and priority matching — are available as a paid upgrade after you receive your certification.

What if my score doesn't reach the Certified threshold?

Companies that score 40–64 receive a Profiled listing, which is still searchable in our directory. We'll also provide a specific breakdown of where you scored and what steps would move you to Certified. Many companies upgrade within 6 months.

Do you verify the information I provide?

Yes. Roughly 30–45 points of the scoring rubric can be verified from public sources — state licensing databases, insurance records, review platforms, and business registration. You'll be asked to provide documentation for self-attested criteria.

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