Shepco Services is a residential and commercial landscaping contractor focused on recurring maintenance rather than design-build projects, serving greater Chattanooga with lawn care, mulching, shrub trimming, and seasonal cleanups on weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedules.
Shepco operates as a maintenance-oriented landscaping firm, distinct from design-heavy competitors who emphasize hardscaping or landscape architecture. The company handles routine mowing, bed maintenance, pruning, and debris removal for homeowners and small commercial properties across the Chattanooga area. Unlike full-service firms that may bundle design consultation, installation, and maintenance into larger contracts, Shepco positions itself as the ongoing care provider, typically entering after a landscape is already established.
Recurring lawn maintenance packages start at roughly $45 to $65 per visit for residential properties under one acre on bi-weekly schedules; weekly service runs approximately $70 to $100 per visit depending on lot size and terrain. Mulch refreshment and bed edging cost between $300 and $800 per project based on square footage and material choice. Shrub and hedge trimming is priced by the hour at approximately $65 to $85, with most jobs ranging from $150 to $400 for typical residential properties. Spring and fall cleanups (leaf removal, branch clearing, bed prep) run $400 to $1,200 depending on property size and debris volume. Request a site estimate for accurate pricing; rates may shift seasonally, particularly for fall cleanup demand.
Shepco differs from firms like Landscape Consultants Chattanooga, which emphasizes custom landscape design and installation, or Echo Outdoor Services, a larger operation serving Chattanooga and surrounding counties with both design and maintenance divisions. Choose Shepco if your property design is already in place and you need reliable, predictable maintenance without redesign proposals. Select a design-build firm if you're starting from scratch or planning significant hardscape or plant installation. For properties requiring only occasional mowing and basic cleanup, independent lawn-care solo operators typically charge less per visit but offer less structured scheduling and no crew redundancy. Shepco's value lies in consistent crew familiarity with your property and a defined maintenance calendar.
Shepco is suited to homeowners with established landscapes who want the same crew handling their property weekly or bi-weekly, small office parks and rental properties where consistent curb appeal matters, and households without the time or equipment for seasonal work like spring mulching or fall leaf removal. Shepco does not replace landscape designers if you need plant selection, layout, or hardscaping installation. Equally, it is not the lowest-cost option for homeowners willing to hire different crews project-by-project or maintain their own yards. Properties requiring specialized work like tree removal or excavation should be directed to arborists or grading contractors.
Contact Shepco directly to schedule a property assessment; a crew member will walk your lot, note bed areas, mowing parameters, and any problem zones (slopes, wet spots, tree coverage), then provide a written estimate for weekly or bi-weekly service. You'll establish a schedule and payment terms, typically net 30 for commercial accounts or weekly billing for residential. Initial visits often include edging, cleanup, and mulch refreshment to bring the property to baseline before routine maintenance begins.
Shepco operates Monday through Friday during standard business hours for estimate scheduling. Service days vary by route and customer location; most properties in greater Chattanooga are serviced early morning to midday. Parking and lot access are the property owner's responsibility; communicate any gate codes, driveway constraints, or seasonal parking restrictions when scheduling. Confirm current hours and service area directly with the company, as service routes adjust seasonally.
Properties in Chattanooga's hillier neighborhoods and newer subdivisions accumulate maintenance demands faster than flatter terrain, and year-round humidity means growth and debris removal never stop. A contractor committed to consistent, scheduled care keeps properties investment-ready and removes a task many homeowners and property managers cannot sustainably handle alone.
