Benchmark Landscaping Co

Benchmark Landscaping Co runs commercial landscaping work from its base at 12575 Stowe Dr in Poway. The company handles maintenance, installation, renovations, water management, and design for homeowners associations, commercial sites, hospitality, and industrial clients across the San Diego region. It lists over 34 years in the trade and now operates under the Andre Landscape family. Google lists the business as a landscaper with topics that include quick responses, homeowners associations, landscape options, and quality of work.

Customers describe maintenance contracts on association grounds where crews mow on each visit but often leave trimming and cleanup undone, which lets weeds and bushes cover sidewalks. Some note damage to established plants and flowers from crews that remove rather than prune, along with irrigation shortfalls that leave many plants dead or dying. Other reviews cover installation and design jobs that deliver new landscape options and steady upkeep for commercial and HOA properties. A few mention loose trash flying from trailers on highways and trucks exceeding posted towing speeds.

Reviewers point to prompt answers on job questions and reasonable pricing that leads to fast completion once crews start. Account managers offer ideas to improve grounds at association sites, and the company responds to service requests through listed channels like the phone number on its site. Work covers areas such as Santee and routes along highways like the 94, with crews handling both routine mowing and larger renovation tasks for building owners and managers.

The Google rating sits at 3.6 with no reviews counted there, while other feedback shows a split between steady commercial results and shortfalls on consistent plant care or daily cleaning. Recurring points include responsiveness on association contracts and concerns over how crews handle equipment and debris during drives.

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“Would not recommend this landscape company to anyone. Ruined my expensive flowers which took years to grow. I would consider finding some people who are aware of the difference of pruning and removing roses. Gracias pa nada , thanks for nothing .”

“Trashing or highways not cool. I saw huge plastic piece fly off their trailer. They throw trash in the pick up or trailer and don't care if it flies out onto our highways. I did catch up to the driver and mentioned it. They didn't seem surprised or appologetic.”

“I have had the pleasure to work with Benchmark Landscape for a little over 8 years now. They have been great to work with and are very professional and courteous to the HOA's I currently manage. They do a great job and the Association's that we partner with are very happy with their great work!”

“My homeowner's association contracted with Benchmark for their landscaping needs. They were coming in after a long relationship with the previous vendor who were not delivering what they were contracted for. We have worked with Benchmark less than a year and they have failed to fulfill their commitment. They did not consistently keep up with the trimming and cleaning of the community. At best, the mowed every visit and did not clean up. Our weeds and bushes have grown so high that they cover the sidewalks and the walkways. We expressed our concerns several times and were met with excuses for why they were not doing their basic job, what we paid them for. There were lots of areas where there wasn't irrigation therefore killing any plants, grass and bushes and it was never brought to our attention that anything needed replacing. They never took responsibility or accountability for their failings nor corrected them, just had excuses for why things weren't done and at one time even blamed homeowners' complaints. The management staff and executives have been very unprofessional and very challenging to work with. They are overpriced for the job, lack of it that they do & above i”

“Benchmark is one of San Diego’s premier Landscape installation and maintenance companies. Benchmark has a proven track record serving Homeowners associations, commercial, hospitality, and industrial clientele. The Mohns brothers have done a fantastic job operating this organization. Quality work product, at a competitive rate. If you are a building owner, Asset manager or HOA board member, you should highly consider contracting with this organization.”

“I live in a Condo Complex that they are in charge of. We have a LARGE number of plants that have either died or are in the process of dying. Their write up about the quality of their work is mostly a joke especially when it comes to irrigation and keeping plants alive and flourishing. Many times they short us on hours and man power. I'm retired and love plants and their beauty. I f you are the same, I would stay away from this company”

“Why is this guy with the truck #400 driving 75 plus mph while towing a trailer on the 94 when the max speed limit for all vehicles when towing in CA is 55mph? Bad business”

“I am very impressed with the companies values,prompt assistance and incredible quality of work. I enjoyed all the designs and various landscape options the company offers.”

“Easy to work with and our Account Manager has given us some great ideas on how to improve our HOA’s Landscape.”

“Was unsure of what I wanted for my complex but received quick and thorough responses to all my questions. Pricing was reasonable and open and work was completed very quickly.”

“The team working in santee blows it on people's cars no regards. #nomoreleafblowers”

“Great company to work with, top notch commercial landscape company, highly recommend!”

“Great to work with! Very responsive and amazing quality of work.”

“They need to learn how to drive #157”

“Great company all around.”

“They are professional gardeners with a lot of experience.”