Business Details
14 Years
experience
Professional Outdoor Maintenance Services in Lafayette
Van Dame Outdoor Maintenance was founded in 2012 by Joseph Van Dame, a lifelong resident of Lafayette, Indiana, with deep roots in the community and extensive experience in outdoor maintenance. Our company was built on the principles of honesty, reliability, and professionalism, which continue to guide every aspect of our operations. We specialize in comprehensive lawn care, landscaping, fencing, and power washing services for residential and commercial clients in the Greater Lafayette area. Our team of licensed, insured professionals uses professional-grade equipment and proven techniques to deliver consistent, high-quality results. We prioritize customer satisfaction through transparent communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceeding expectations.Our services are designed to enhance property aesthetics while maintaining practicality and durability. We offer year-round maintenance solutions tailored to individual client needs, including customizable service packages. Our five-year warranty on retaining walls and satisfaction guarantee reflect our confidence in our workmanship. We maintain open lines of communication with clients through regular onsite inspections and seasonal recommendations. With over a decade of local service, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for property maintenance in the region.
Services
Lawn Care
Landscaping
Fencing
Power Washing
Sod Installation
Retaining Walls
Spring Cleanup
Fall Cleanup
Shrub Maintenance
Concrete Washing
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have been providing lawn care services since 2012 with licensed, insured professionals
- Our team delivers quality service for discriminating property owners
- We offer transparent pricing with customizable service packages
- We guarantee our work with a five-year warranty on retaining walls
- Our service includes regular onsite inspections and seasonal recommendations
What people say
High quality work
Not wallet breaking price
Highly recommend
Services
Lawn Care
Our comprehensive lawn care includes mowing, edging, string trimming, aeration, and seasonal cleanup. We use professional-grade Exmark mowers for precise cuts and complete debris removal. Services adapt to seasonal needs with 26-42 annual mows based on grass type.
Landscaping
Full-service landscaping covers design, installation, and maintenance of flower beds, mulch areas, and decorative rock features. Our licensed nursery dealer status provides access to premium plants and materials for customized outdoor spaces.
Fencing
We construct durable wood, vinyl, and metal fences using premium materials and proper installation techniques. Features include 36-inch deep concrete footings, stainless steel hardware, and contour-following designs for lasting beauty and functionality.
Power Washing
Our power washing services restore buildings, concrete surfaces, and decks using biodegradable cleaners and appropriate pressure levels. We clean windows post-washing and handle tough stains from oil, grease, and organic growth.
Retaining Walls
Professional retaining wall construction prevents structural failure through proper base preparation, drainage systems, and mechanical connection blocks. Includes five-year warranty with geogrid reinforcement and frost-line concrete footings.
People
Joseph Van Dame
Owner
Joseph founded Van Dame Outdoor Maintenance in 2012 after gaining management experience at Purdue University. He started lawn care at age 12 and built the company on principles of hard work and honesty. He oversees daily operations and client relationships.
Questions
What lawn care service packages do you offer?
We offer Basic, Standard, and Premium lawn maintenance packages with varying service frequencies. Gold and Platinum packages add seasonal cleanup and additional services to these base plans.
What's included in routine lawn maintenance?
Standard care includes mowing, edging, string trimming, and cleanup of grass clippings from hard surfaces during each visit.
Do you handle landscape repairs and updates?
Yes, we provide landscape redesign, bed liner installation, and repair services for damaged patios, walkways, and retaining walls.
Are your staff members trained professionals?
All employees receive comprehensive training on equipment operation and service standards to ensure quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
What makes your company different from cheaper alternatives?
We use professional equipment, guarantee satisfaction, and offer full-service outdoor maintenance with experienced technicians rather than basic lawn care only.
Do you offer warranties on your work?
We provide a five-year warranty on retaining walls with full installation packages and guarantee all our workmanship to customer satisfaction.
Reviews (5)
Karah Rawlings
May 28, 2021
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Van Dame has been mowing for us for over a year and have also completed seasonal cleanup/ mulching/ weeding/ pruning. They just completed a hardscaping rebuild and de-landscaping of part of the yard. They do such thorough work with great attention to detail. My yard has some interesting challenges, but they take care to ensure that everything is well taken care of.
Kathryn Brownell
May 21, 2021
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We hired Van Dame to install a fence in our backyard. They did such a wonderful job. From the beginning, they were responsive and transparent about pricing and the process. They were also so friendly and very professional. We were so impressed with them that we hired them to do mulching and mowing, and they, once again, did a terrific job at a reasonable price. We will continue to work with this reliable local business!
Michael Wood
May 04, 2021
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My wife and I hired Van Dame to do a larger "de-landscaping" job in our backyard. The previous home owner had installed small gravel all along the perimeter of the back yard and a significant portion right in the middle. They removed all the gravel, tilled the soil, added quality topsoil to level, re-seeded, and laid straw matting over the entire portion of new soil. We are so very pleased with the work they did. They showed up on time, ensured their equipment put minimal wear on our yard, walked us through what they were going to do in detail prior to starting, and were excellent with communication
Benjamin Dean
Apr 23, 2021
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Expensive but worth it (price is only thing stopping them from that 5th star).
Superior service and install, clean, professional crew.
Superior service and install, clean, professional crew.
Dannie C.
Dec 18, 2019
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I am not even a customer of this company but I have to give them a 5 star rating. If I needed lawn care, they would be the first company I would call. I watch them with my neighbors house (actually my son is obsessed with their equipment, so we awkwardly watch them from our drive way) and they do such a great job. The home owner doesn't really take care of her yard but when these people took over, her yard looks great! I have watched them drive by and when her yard doesn't need mowed, they keep driving. It is really nice to see a company that doesn't just mow to mow. They actually charge you for
