Sancen Outside Services, LLC

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5 Years In Business

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1994 1st Street, #109
Moline, IL 61265

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  • Residential Work
  • Commercial Work

Areas of Expertise

  • Outside Services
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  • Credit Cards Accepted

Ratings

4.6
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1.0 Roxanna D. Rock Island, IL
8/18/2025

Old mulch was taken up including the liner. There were no weeds growing through the old mulch. My husband said to the worker don t you need to put down liner so the weeds don t come through, , the worker said no it will be fine. Just 3 months later weeds are everywhere you can barely see the mulch. I have downloaded pictures. If he would have listened we would not be where we are today. Then he was suppose to fill in the pond with rocks because I didn t want a pond a week later after a heavy rain the pond was back. All the money I paid for those rocks fell to the bottom. I was told by a contractor that he needed to add sand or dirt and pack it. The rain went right through the rocks.I paid him 3200.00 dollars and he had the nerves to say we chose the cheap way well what is the cheap way wanting weeds to grow all over the place and a pond with water just sitting there. 3 months later I m filing a complaint 3200.00 dollars for 3 months is highway robbery. We never said anything about cheap way 3200.00 dollars is not cheap, guess he had to come up with something. He shouldn t have taken on a job he couldn t do. When I called him he said there was no way the pond would stay dry we have to pump water out every time it rained. I couldn t believe he said that. Then he says we have to pull weeds out the mulch every time they grow this man is nuts. So I m here can t sit in my back because the mosquitoes are bad because of the standing water. The weeds are everywhere and he won t even reply anymore. He said he would come when another contractor comes never came. I told him to call my son which he said he would never did.I can t believe it. He just took our hard earned money and said I don t care what s going on I was paid. I m so angry because I trusted him he seemed like a nice guy but turned evil on us. I m disabled on a fixed income put a project off to pay him and this is how he treated us. He never even came by to speak with us that s terrible.

Response from Company:

Sancen Outside Services, LLC was contracted to provide the following services, as reflected in the signed invoice (#1886): • Install mulch in the front of the property and along the fence line in the backyard. • Install river rock inside the existing pond. • Grind down and remove tree stumps in the front of the property. The client is requesting a full refund of $3,200, citing dissatisfaction with weed growth and pond work. We respectfully disagree with this request for the following reasons: 1. Scope of Work Completed in Full • All contracted services were completed as outlined in the invoice. Mulch was installed in the requested areas, tree stumps were removed, and rock was installed in the pond. • Payment was made in full after services were completed, indicating client acknowledgment of the work performed. 2. Fabric Installation Misunderstanding • The client is dissatisfied that landscape fabric was not installed beneath the mulch. • Our company policy and standard practice is to use landscape fabric when installing ROCK, not mulch. This was explained to the homeowner prior to work beginning. Mulch installation does not typically include fabric, as mulch decomposes and requires refreshing regardless. 3. Additional Services Declined by Client • We explained to the homeowner and her husband that weeds would still need to be addressed with ongoing maintenance and/or additional services (such as chemical treatment or installing river rock instead of mulch.) • They declined additional cost services for weed control but were advised on proper care moving forward. 4. Courtesy Work Provided Beyond Contract • We performed additional pond work as a courtesy and at no extra charge, which went beyond the contracted invoice. • The client was fully aware of the scope and limitations of this courtesy service. 5. Unjustified Refund Demand • The request for a full refund does not align with the work performed, which was completed as contracted. • The dissatisfaction stems from expectations outside of the agreed-upon scope of services. ⸻ Business Position: We stand by the quality and completion of our work per the signed invoice. While we empathize with the client’s concerns, the request for a full refund is not justified. Our company has already gone above and beyond the agreed scope, and the services performed were completed in full. We respectfully request that this complaint be closed without refund, as the work was completed per agreement and documented.

5.0 Jill W. New Windsor, IL
3/4/2022

The lawn looked great all season long. He is very detailed and dependable and was able to meet my request for days of the week when weather cooperated. I would recommend for any projects.

5.0 Justin L. Coal Valley, IL
10/13/2021

They came and cleared the section of my yard as agreed upon. Even after days of bad weather. The area never looked so good. Easy to work with, good prices, excellent job!! Would highly recommend for yard projects. I will be calling them again for yard work.

4.5 Albert C. Coal Valley, IL
8/18/2021

Outstanding service. Quick response and great work

5.0 Peggy T. Rock Island, IL
8/11/2021

Very happy

5.0 Diana H. Davenport, IA
7/21/2021

They came right over when called and did the yard. And set up a weekly schedule for me.

5.0 Jamell W. East Moline, IL
7/21/2021

Speedy and efficient work!

5.0 Jeff M. Moline, IL
7/11/2021

Prompt

5.0 Cynthia X. Moline, IL
5/28/2021

I liked their flexibility so I can easily communicate my needs via text, early calls, etc. Great communication, and schedule flexibility. I've had him do little projects here and there and he is helpful and knowledgeable. Very convenient! Satisfied, overall...

5.0 Tammy N. Rock Island, IL
5/26/2021

I've already refferd another friend who has used service twice

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