# Hofstetter Landscaping

Hofstetter Landscaping is a plumber in Scarborough. Rated 5.0/5 from 75 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this contractor, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

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## About
Landscaping Contractors & Designers, Interlocking Stone. OWNERSHIP AND CREDENTIALS Hofstetter Landscaping is owned and operated by Rick and Ashleigh Hofstetter. Our “baby” was born in 1989 and is now 36 years old. (In case you’re wondering how old we are...suffices to say we are evergreens. :-) Did we tell you we are a landscaping company?) From the beginning, we have always endeavoured to do the best quality work possible for our clients. We specialize in landscaping and that’s one of the reasons our “baby” has no siblings, no sister companies, no associates, no partners, no branches. Landscaping is what we do and we do it really well. A TORONTO LANDSCAPING COMPANY WITH A DIFFERENCE Ever since we started, and even more so now, we find the market exploding with Toronto landscaping companies that make a big noise about “cheap, cheap”. Now, if they were selling birds, it would be okay, but they are not, right? And yet, we often lose a job to a cheap company that “specializes” in being a “Jack-of-all-trades”. Do we want to compete with them? No. But does that mean we are frightfully expensive? Not at all! In fact, our goal is always to ensure that our customers get the best value for money and a landscape that makes them the envy of the neighbourhood without breaking the bank. As we come across customers who do their due diligence by comparing quotes, we are very mindful and respectful of the fact that one needs to be price conscious. It’s when we are told about a competitive quote that implies “the other guy” can get the job done for less than it costs us to buy quality materials, the alarm bells go off. He needs a hefty deposit from you to pay his guys for the last job done, and of course, there is always that famous curbside taillight guarantee! We would like to go on and tell you what we have learned and found out in these past 36 years but you wouldn't be able to read it all... WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE TO ENGAGE OUR LANDSCAPING SERVICES IN TORONTO All we want to say is this, we do top quality work with a guarantee you can count on, every single time. If it’s not to your liking we'll do what it takes to make it right. We'll be there in years to come, particularly if the weather has given the work a beating. • We are fully covered with 5 million liability insurance and WSIB approved. • Our crew is safety certified or they don't work for us. • Our business has City of Toronto licensing. • Each team member has government ID. • We pay our taxes and are an ethical, honest, law-abiding enterprise. Yes, you will find cheaper Toronto landscaping companies out there. Will you find one better than us in terms of reputation for quality work and customer references? Not likely. .

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HomeStars | 5.0/5 | 75 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Scarborough. Across 49 plumbers in Scarborough, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 2 years ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this contractor's own public reviews:_
- Tidy & clean (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this contractor's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "I don't write many reviews, but I wanted to post one for Hofstetter Landscaping. Rick and team did a fantastic job breaking up the concrete replacing the walkway at the side of my house with interlocking brick. I was concerned about the cracked concrete and wanted to have the job done before winter set in. They also did some tuck pointing at the front and back of my house. I couldn't find many companies that would be willing to do both and I was happy when Rick and Ashleigh said they could. The jobs were done completely in 2 days and they cleaned up too. very happy with the work. Thank you"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via HomeStars)

> "It was a pleasure welcoming Rick and his team back to our home for an upgrade to our back patio. It's been 10 years exactly and their professionalism is still impressive. The work is thorough, digging deep underground to make sure the foundation is sound before putting on the gravel. I had many river rocks which were buried under inches of decomposed wood chips. They found them and removed all of them by hand. The team kept things tidy and cleaned up impressively. I especially admire Rick's eye for detail and refined finishing touches to the garden boarders."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via HomeStars)

> "In 2014, we contracted with Hofstetter Landscaping to change the front and rear accesses to our home to make it more accessible for us as we age. My partner had been having difficulty with the accesses as a result of a neuropathy and subsequent double knee replacement. Her difficulties required wider platforms and lower rises for the steps at these accesses. Hofstetter worked with us adjusting the plan to suit her needs. The finished project in landscaped paving stones improved access to and enjoyment of our front and rear yards. At our request Hofstetter returned in 2023 to make repairs to some frost induced movement of the rear patio."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via HomeStars)

## Trades
Plumber, Bricklayer / mason, Carpenter, Concrete contractor, Driveway Paving, Flooring Contractors, General Contractors, Groundworker / excavation, Kitchen Fitter, Landscaper, Swimming pool / hot tub, Tiler

## What we checked, and when
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- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 75 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Work photos: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 work photos on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Corporate registry status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: HomeStars
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire a plumber
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Agree the call-out fee, the hourly or fixed rate, and whether parts are charged on top, in writing, before an emergency plumber starts. Out-of-hours overcharging and 'while I'm here' add-ons are common complaints.
- Be wary of a plumber who, on a first visit, says your whole system or boiler must be replaced. Get a second opinion and an itemized quote (parts and labour separately) before agreeing to major work.
- Gas work is licensed separately from general plumbing in every province. Make sure anyone working on a gas appliance or gas line holds the gas certification your province requires, and ask for proof of that certification before they start.
- Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
- A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.

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