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2Jim's Mowing

Jim's Mowing

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2Jim's Mowing
4.8

11,352 reviews

Positive vs Negative
95%5%
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Customer Service
4.8
Timeliness
4.8
Job Satisfaction ?
4.8
Rates and Fees
4.7

 AI reviews summary 

The majority of feedback for Jim's Mowing indicates a high level of satisfaction with the local franchisees, particularly regarding their speed of response and the quality of garden transformations. While the experience is generally positive, service quality and pricing can vary significantly between individual contractors due to the franchise model.

Pros
Rapid Response and Turnaround: Most reviewers highlight that initial enquiries are answered within hours, with quotes provided and work often completed within 24 to 48 hours.
Professional Clean-up: Contractors are frequently praised for leaving properties "spick and span" by blowing clippings off paths and driveways and removing all green waste.
Versatility of Service: Users value the broad range of tasks handled beyond simple mowing, including gutter cleaning, rubbish removal, hedge shaping, and site clearing for end-of-lease requirements.
Effective Communication: Many franchisees are commended for providing status updates, sending before-and-after photos, and offering expert advice on long-term garden maintenance.
Cons
Inconsistent Franchisee Standards: A recurring issue involves specific contractors being described as rude, unprofessional, or performing substandard work, such as "scalping" lawns or leaving debris behind.
Central Booking Friction: Multiple complaints focus on the central 13 15 46 phone line, with users reporting aggressive attitudes from operators and a lack of flexibility when trying to re-contact specific gardeners.
Pricing Discrepancies: While many find the services affordable, several users flagged instances of what they perceived as "outrageous" quotes for small tasks or significant price hikes compared to non-franchised local competitors.
Reliability Issues: A small segment of users reported "no-shows" after a quote was agreed upon or franchisees who ceased regular services without adequate notice.
Verdict

Jim's Mowing is a reliable choice for homeowners needing urgent or large-scale garden maintenance, provided they are matched with a high-quality local franchisee. While the central booking system can be a point of friction, the individual workmanship of most "Jims" typically exceeds customer expectations.

11,352 reviews
5 John  · Friendly prompt service at a good price. Arrived on time. Would recommend.
5 Lee S.  · Tyler was great with his service and prompt doing my job.
5 RMH  · Lewis was on time and did a great job. I'll be keeping him for regular garden clean ups.
5 Jill  · Prompt reply to enquiry and completed job on time as agreed. Pleased with service.
5 Boo B.  · The cost for the rubbish removal was close to what I expected considering what I had Every bit was removed and Darren did a professional job
5 Jordan  · Farid was amazing on time, and professional. Work was great gardening looks 100x times better. Easy process start to finish
louis
louisNSW
 

Had Tim from jims mowing come out and done some work for me and he did a great job very happy with his work he's polite and professional would recommend him highly

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Mark
Mark
 

Brilliant service from the dealing with the administration side, very friendly and helpful through to the actual lawn service at my house. The Jim's team did a great job.

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Jasminebs
JasminebsVIC
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Mat from Dandenong was absolutely fantastic. It wasn’t long after my inquiry that he was sent out, he took a look and told me what needed to be done and took care in having a look at my garden. Once I told him I left my lawn last minute for my inspection, he said no worries let’s just do your clean up so it can look good. He then surprised me by… Read more

saying that he could go get his gear and come back straight away to do it for me. I was amazed. I had to leave to go out and he stayed to complete the job, he went above and beyond making my lawn look amazing, clean and well kept after months of giving it no love. He even did parts I said I would do in my spare time and saved me the trouble. He was super lovely and made me want to book with Jim’s mowing long term. Very happy customer!

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Kaite
KaiteNSW2 posts
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Alan was fantastic. He is obviously experienced and knows what he is doing. He quickly did my yard and side and got rid of all weeds, and it looked beautiful afterwards. The price was also good.

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Sophia E
Sophia ENSW
 

James was on time to quote and do the gutter cleaning. We had genuine gutter gardens growing in the new home recently purchased. He cleaned up afterwards and when I asked for roof and solar panel cleaners, he sent through a name and contact for stage 2 works. Pricing was good and competitive. The only improvement suggestion would be payment options, cash on the day and direct bank transfer to avoid the $6 banking fee would be ideal.

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Ria
Ria
 

Sherwan is excellent at doing his job! We just moved to our new house and we were struggling with a new lawn mower. And he just came on the perfect time to rescue our crazy lawn. Kudos to you Sherwan! Thank you very much indeed.

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Alison E.
Alison E.SA
 

Chi and team were fast, professional and had the urgent job dne in 3 days after my initial enquiry. I will add before and after photos of a small courtyard garden makeover ready for sale.

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C Hanks
C Hanks4 posts
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I cannot rate Luke, the franchisee of Jim’s mowing based at Peregian Springs South, high enough. Efficiency, professionalism, knowledge & know how, with exceptional customer service are hard to come by at such a high level these days, but Luke really has it all. Mowing is just the very beginning of what Luke offers. I was after a complete… Read more

landscaping makeover. From the first point of contact, Luke was the ideas man, keeping my budget at the forefront of his mind, and really listening to what style I was after, Luke made it happen seamlessly. Within a day my front yard transitioned from a disaster to an absolute delight. Will have Luke back for all my landscaping needs no question!

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Rob W
Rob WVIC3 posts
 

I had 2 x 50 metres sections of grass and weeds to trim around pittosporums along our fenceline, and Bhavesh from Jim's Mowing did a fantastic job. He was on time, a good worker, and a terrific result. Very happy with the outcome

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Angela
AngelaQLD4 posts
 

I was very happy with the tree trimming & lawn work undertaken by Shane from Jim's Mowing.

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Greg W.
Greg W.2 posts
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Quick response to my quote request, work done next day, very happy with the work that was done, very friendly and would highly recommend.

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Dave
DaveVIC
 

Absolutely fantastic job Pricing was perfect and advice re treatment to get rid of beetles and bugs was much appreciated. I would recommend Tim from Jims Fountain Gate and have booked him to maintain monthly

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Courtney
Courtney
 

Brett and Taj from Hallett cove were fantastic and completely affordable. Job quoted and done within 2 days. No mess to clean up, neat and tidy work. Photos of before and after.

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Wasif B.
Wasif B.
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I randomly searched online for lawn mowing services and Jim’s Mowing came up first. I had heard about them before, so I thought I’d give them a try and I’m glad I did. After submitting the online form, John called within about 30 minutes, came by to inspect the lawn, and provided a very reasonable quote. He arrived exactly on time and got straight… Read more

to work. There was quite a lot to do, but he worked non-stop and completed the job within the promised time. John is very hardworking, polite, and always smiling. He did a fantastic job I can see my lawn again! Very happy with the service and highly recommend John from Jim’s Mowing.

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Damian Raedler
Damian RaedlerQLD2 posts
 

Shane’s recent clean-up of our back garden plus mow and edge of the back lawn was undertaken in a professional and effective manner, his attention to detail is to be commended, it was a pleasure to have him undertake this task and we will be utilising his service in the future. Show reply

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METC
METCNT
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Jim’s Mowing Farrar - Mineth provided excellent customer service, worked efficiently, communicated clearly throughout the job, and delivered high-quality work to a strong standard.

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Ruben A.
Ruben A.NSW
 

Really proffessional, hard working and detail oriented. I would definetly contact them again!

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Catherine
CatherineNSW
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AVASH KEIFARI is reliable and hardworking with excellent attention to detail. Fantastic service from start to finish. Great communication and top-quality. The lawn is always perfectly trimmed and cleaned up after. Highly recommend.

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Toni
ToniVIC3 posts
 

We were contacted within a couple of hours after putting in a request for a rose pruner. Ben contacted us by text and made an appointment to quote on the job. It was very reasonable. He kept us up-to-date on the appointed work date. The task was… Read more

completed professionally including cleanup. Would highly recommend Jim's Mowing on their prompt replies and Ben on his friendliness.

 Follow-up  · Just had Ben to prune our roses for a second year. He will be on our yearly calendar. The job only took an hour to do all of the roses and cleaned up the area. Prices haven't risen by much either. Ben is a great person to contact, efficient, friendly and dependable.

Rhonda Hayes
Rhonda HayesVictoria
 

Dave cleaned my gutters, did a special job very happy and will be happy to have more work done soon.

 Follow-up  · The next job after my gutters was cutting my hedge I was happy with the job David did for me.

Raiders
Raiders NSW3 posts
 

Matthew was excellent very professional did an excellent job left everything clean .A job well done a very nice young man couldn’t be happier .

 Follow-up  · Nothings changed Matthew always does a wonderful job

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In-depth reviews

Rory
RoryNSW
 

We recently used Mark from Jim's Mowing Idalia South and couldn't be happier with the result. We needed seven sets of curtains installed, each with both sheer and blockout curtains. Mark was also able to help us with a number of odd jobs, including using his angle grinder to remove old metal bolts from our courtyard and repairing our heavy wrought… Read more

iron gate by securely bolting it back to the wall and rehanging it. After I posted the job, Mark contacted me almost immediately and arranged to meet us at our home. He was knowledgeable, professional and reassuring from the start. Nothing was too much trouble. He took detailed notes during the visit and provided a thorough, competitively priced quote that same afternoon. True to his word, he completed the work promptly and to a very high standard. Everything was installed neatly and with great attention to detail. With his background in construction, it's clear he has the experience, skills and tools to tackle just about any property maintenance or repair job. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mark and Jim's Mowing Idalia South for all your property maintenance needs. We'll definitely be using him again.

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David Howard
David Howard3 posts
 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Garry from Jim’s Mowing (East Brighton) has completely transformed my garden. From the moment we met, he was friendly, professional, and clearly passionate about what he does. He told me he worked quickly, and he certainly wasn’t… Read more

exaggerating.

What would have taken me days—if not weeks—to tackle on my own, Garry completed in just a day and a half, and the results exceeded my expectations. The lawns look lush and immaculate, the hedges have been shaped beautifully, and the entire property looks fresh, cared for, and incredibly inviting.

What impressed me most was Garry’s attention to detail. He didn’t just mow the lawn and trim the hedges—he took genuine pride in his work and treated the garden as if it were his own. Every corner was left neat and tidy, and the transformation was remarkable.

In a world where good service can be hard to find, Garry stands out for his professionalism, reliability, excellent communication, and outstanding workmanship. If you’re looking for someone who delivers exceptional results and genuinely cares about the outcome, I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

A five-star experience from start to finish. Thanks, Garry - you’ve made a huge difference to my property, and I’ll definitely be using your services again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 Follow-up  · Garry from Jim’s Mowing has been absolutely fantastic. In addition to my previous review, I wanted to acknowledge that his professionalism and care have continued long after the initial work was completed. As this is the first time I’ve owned a property with a large garden, Garry has been incredibly helpful. He’s come back several times to check… Read more

guurraman
guurramanQLD
  Verified

Prompt and Convenient Service Leigh responded quickly when I reached out, making contact on a Friday to arrange a quote for the following Monday. The quoted price was reasonable and suited my expectations and budget. Leigh returned as promised on the next Friday to complete the job, demonstrating reliability and convenience throughout the process.… Read more

Quality of Work The garden maintenance tasks, including lawn mowing and whipper snipping, were carried out efficiently and to a competent standard. In addition, Leigh trimmed the shrubs and removed several large weeds, ensuring all garden rubbish was cleared away quickly. The outdoor space was left tidy and presentable, reflecting attention to detail. Overall Satisfaction Overall, I was really satisfied with both the price and the quality of the garden maintenance services provided. Leigh’s professionalism and reliability made the process straightforward and hassle-free. Based on this experience, I would gladly recommend Leigh to anyone seeking garden maintenance.

Recent reviews

Peter B.
Peter B.ACT
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We contracted Dylan from Jim's Mowing in Canberra to remove a row of row of bushes and some garden maintenance. We very very satisfied with the planning and the execution of the job. The price was fair. Highly recommended

Geoffrey K.
Geoffrey K.2 posts
 

I requested that roses in my garden be pruned. Toan Tran, Jim's Mowing, Williamstown contacted me promptly to arrange to do that job. The pruning job was done well and also done at a reasonable price.

Lex Nosworthy
Lex NosworthyQLD2 posts
 

Kurt (JM Twin Waters) did a great day's work clearing out unwanted trees, garden beds and soil, in addition to trimming three large hedges, high-pressure washing and all rubbish removals. He reacted promptly to our request and his pricing was honest and reasonable. A very friendly and positive experience for us and we'll not hesitate to engage his skills and services again.

Helen P.
Helen P.
 

i can't fault it.Jo messaged me right away and on the day he and another man were on time.they double checked in with me about what i wanted done.i was very happy with the end result and they even cleaned up afterwards.full points for professionalism and duty of care to my lawns.i have a house inspection coming up sogreat job and thankyou.i highly recommend this company

Tracy
Tracy
 

I couldn't be happier with the service Wayne from Jim's Mowing provided. From the very beginning, he listened carefully to what I wanted and made sure he understood exactly what I was looking for. His communication was excellent throughout the whole process, keeping me informed and making everything so easy. Wayne was friendly, professional,… Read more

reliable, and took great pride in his work. It's refreshing to deal with someone who genuinely cares about providing great customer service. I highly recommend Wayne to anyone looking for quality work and excellent communication. Thank you for a fantastic job! Tracy

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