Complaints
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Customer Complaints Summary
- 35 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 8 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:01/29/2025
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I started service with Dr. ******************** this past summer 2024. I was told the monthly service would be $44.38 including tax. I never saw an improvement in my lawn. They always came before the sun came up so I couldnt see what they actually did. I always made my payment shortly after they said they were there. I had a total of four treatments, but they wanted to bill me for ******* November they billed me double $88.76. When I called them and asked why it was double they tried to tell me the price was not a per treatment fee. There was no treatment in October but they were charging me for it. I told them they were deceptive about their billing.Even though I didnt agree with what they were telling me I went ahead and paid the $88.76 and said that I wanted to cancel service.I recently was sent a bill for the free grub treatment that I received in the beginning for $253.30. I never signed any kind of contract with this company and my front yard is the size of a postage stamp so I really dont think this price is reasonable.I wish I had seen these reviews before.I cant even believe this company is still in business.Business Response
Date: 01/30/2025
Hello,
We did remove the grub charge however there is still a balance for the services that were actually completed of $119.30. I have attached the confirmation letter for review along with a updated statement.
Customer Answer
Date: 01/30/2025
Complaint: 22873131
I am rejecting this response because:You say that I have an unpaid balance for treatment received but I paid for all treatments received and that is noted in your statement.
Im not able to see your attachment for an updated statement so I cant respond to that.
Sincerely,
***** *******Business Response
Date: 01/30/2025
When services were started the total amount to pay was ****** with tax. If you customer opted to prepay the amount would have been $279.59. Due to the customer not prepaying the $****** was divided over 7 months to break down to $44.38 per month. In order to get to this ******, one application was $67 and the others were $55 before tax. If you take 55 multiplied by 4 gives $220+ $67 is $267 then add 8.25% for tax of $23.67 totals $310.67. We received 4 payments of $44.38 totaling $177.52 and again based on the confirmation that was previously attached the customer was to be billed $44.38 over 7 months not 4. Since there has only been $177.52 received in payments minus the $****** would leave a negative balance or amount due of $133.17. Currently the balance is showing $119.30. The grub control charge was removed, and the balance is $13.87 less than what is should be. No additional updates or adjustment will be made on the account.Customer Answer
Date: 01/31/2025
Complaint: 22873131
I am rejecting this response because:
Payment made July 4, 2024 $44.38
Payment made August 18, 2024 $44.38 payment made September 20, 2024 $44.38 Payment made November 18, 2024 $88.76. Total of payments is $221.90.I had four treatments and paid for five. I dont owe you anything and I never signed a contract.
Sincerely,
***** *******Initial Complaint
Date:09/06/2024
Type:Order IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I hired Dr. Green services for a year. Towards the end of the year, I received continuous messages asking me if I want to renew. I didn't see any improvement in my lawn, so I chose not to renew and therefore did not respond to their questions. The first month of the next year, they came out and serviced my lawn. I called them immediately and said they've made a mistake and should not be servicing my yard. They've been billing me for their mistaken service ever since. I've tried to explain all this to them on numerous occasions, to no avail. They say that the original contract stated the service continues every year and therefore I am liable. I say, why did they harass me incessantly for months to renew if the renewal was automatic? It's very misleading. My bill is for a whopping $43.30. I have no idea why they are making such a big deal out of such a small amount of money. As a business woman in an industry that is heavy in customer **********************, I'd never treat anyone as they've treated me. At any rate, I have no intention of paying for services I did not request. In fact, they treated my yard at great risk because I had already treated it myself. If they'd burned it, I'd have sued them.Business Response
Date: 09/09/2024
We will settle for half. The service was completed. The customer admits to ignoring the mailings and never called in to cancel until after the service was completed. Had the customer called in to cancel then we would not have treated, and we were never informed she serviced her own lawn.Customer Answer
Date: 09/09/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
*************************Initial Complaint
Date:08/27/2024
Type:Delivery IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
They charged me for services I didnt order..they told me that I ordered a change of service last year .. but I was responsible for changing the orderBusiness Response
Date: 08/28/2024
Hello,
The customer made a payment of $210 by check and later placed a stop payment on the check causing a balance on the account. The balance was incorrect and the current balance is $77.18. It was agreed in 2023 that the customer would pay half of the aeration and seeding that was done. That day 9/22/2023 $118.12 of the $236.25 was removed. The customer made a payment by check of $40.95 4/22/2024 leaving a balance of $77.18 due.
Initial Complaint
Date:08/23/2024
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I hired them for weed control. The price was ***** a month, no contract and cancel anytime and free services included. I didnt see any results. I complained to them and it took them about 3 weeks to answer the complaint so I decided to cancel and now they want to charge me for all the free services and at a higher price. I only owe 3 payments of ***** and thats all that I should pay.Business Response
Date: 08/23/2024
Hello,
Attached is the confirmation letter that explains the terms and conditions and billing options. There were 5 applications done at $79 each. The only other service the customer is being billed for is grub and it states on the confirmation letter 5. If you cancel your service before the end of the program, you will be responsible for paying the cost of any free treatments received by Dr. ********************* For example, if you are offered a Free Grub Control as part of a spring promotion and cancel after getting the Free Grub Control, you will be billed for that. The customer only made one payment of $69.13 while having services.
Customer Answer
Date: 11/19/2024
Complaint: 22185641
I am rejecting this response because: I made all my monthly payments and the free services were included in the monthly payments. I cancelled because the service was not acceptable and weeds were still there. Also when I complained, it took 3 weeks to respond. As a matter of fact they were willing to accept any amount for the extra charges. Im not going to get scammed by their false advertising.
Sincerely,
***** DiazBusiness Response
Date: 11/19/2024
Hello,
Attached is the confirmation letter that explains the terms and conditions and billing options. There were 5 applications done at $79 each. The only other service the customer is being billed for is grub and it states on the confirmation letter "5. If you cancel your service before the end of the program, you will be responsible for paying the cost of any free treatments received by Dr. ********************* For example, if you are offered a Free Grub Control as part of a spring promotion and cancel after getting the Free Grub Control, you will be billed for that. The customer only made one payment of $69.13 while having services. Since the last response to BBB complaint customer mailed at payment of $207.39 bringing the balance to $313.48. We can settle the balance for $250.78. If not the balance will remain.Customer Answer
Date: 11/25/2024
Complaint: 22185641
I am rejecting this response because:
I was not getting the service I expected. I did not ask for the additional service and I did not sign a contract
Sincerely,
***** ****Initial Complaint
Date:08/12/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Dr. ******************** Services burnt my lawn while treating it and took no responsibility for it. It took several calls on my behalf to get them to come out and they were supposed to call me, so that I could be there. I didn't receive a call, but they did bill me for the visit.Business Response
Date: 08/13/2024
Attached is the summary report from May 31 2024 stating "Today while walking the lawn I noticed several cracks in the soil, the lawn is very dry and needs water ASAP, the spot in the front is from heat stress and lack of water be sure you water the lawn ***** min per zone and 2-3 days a week 6am-10pm is the ideal time to water this will bring back the color and provide a thick healthy lawn. Also recommend not cutting these areas until you see that color start to come back. Thank you for choosing Doctor green as your trusted lawn care provider!" Also there is a picture attached of the location and area customer stated we burnt his lawn. Based on that photo there is no way we burnt that area. More that just a small line of grass would have been burnt if it was from product. Balance will remain on the account.Customer Answer
Date: 08/13/2024
Complaint: 22132111
I am rejecting this response because: Dr. ******************** Services is the only company or individuals that fertilized my lawn this year. It took them a month to come out after l complained. In 20 + years my lawn hasn't been burnt until Dr******************** serviced it.
Sincerely,
*********************Business Response
Date: 08/13/2024
Hello,
I personally spoke with this customer on May *********. He originally called in about getting logged into the account online to make payment on the account.I advised him how to get logged in to the account. We verified the email address and all information to get him online. Once I assisted with that and sent a link to help login he advise of the issue with the lawn being burnt. I set a service call to be scheduled to assess the areas of concern and advised customer that we will be out to assess area. The area of concern was mainly against the perimeter of the home and is a s shape leading to his flower bed. Customer called 5/30/2024 to cancel the account due to not being scheduled at that time. Customer stated he would give the ********************** call until the next week to get someone out to assess the lawn. He called back 5/30/2024 about being scheduled for service and stated he didn't want the fert and weed control until lawn was assessed. I advised him that day that on the email to advise of service notification advises that it was for a service call to be done.The service call was scheduled for and completed on 5/31/2024 As of 6/5/2024, we called to follow up on the service call that was done. ******** stated no one called him however the information was emailed to him. We advised him of the notes and that the lawn was not burnt but suffering from heat stress and there were cracks in the soil. Customer called back June 13 to cancel the account. Stated he disagreed with our findings stating that he had other companies, and hadn't had a issues before. He called in today August 13 to discuss the account balance and I advised there will be no adjustments made to the account. Again I advised the customer there was no way we caused the burn at this home. Attached are photos from the april 30 visit where there was no issues with the lawn. If we burned it you would be able to tell right away. It would not take 2-3 weeks to appear. The balance will remain.
Initial Complaint
Date:07/19/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Lawn Service is Awful, ************* and no service since 5/31/2024. Dr ******************** states in their tickets they are applying 3 treatments at once. They have only visited my home 2 for normal service calls 4/16 & 5/31 and a special visit from my calling the beginning of May as my yard is full of weeds weeks later. They applied my Mid Summer application on 5/31 and haven't been back to my home since. They state they treated my yard for grubs. I have grubs in my front lawn. Worst service ever. I instructed them to cancel my service and refund my money. ***** the office manager informed me I couldn't get a refund. When I called her to ask why I can't get a refund she stated it was their terms of service. When I asked why my lawn was treated for Mid Summer on 5/31 she couldn't answer the question. It's July 19th today and ***** informed me they only visit every 4-8 weeks. It's been 7 weeks and nothing, no service calls or notifications that service is even scheduled. I want a refund for the services I did not receive!!Business Response
Date: 07/19/2024
Hello,
Customer emailed in complaining about weeds and scheduling of services. We emailed customer and advised we will get someone out to treat for weeds, and advise we will have the lawn assessed for grubs. She replied back and stated:Hi,
Please don't send anyone. No one has been here since 5/31 and my lawn looks awful. Please cancel this service immediately and refund my money.Ebery.. As we were responding to the customer email she called in the cancel the account and we responded with:The services are a bit more spread out during the heat of the summer. The next application would've been scheduled any day. We do offer service calls to have the lawn assessed to see what we can recommend or do to assist further. I show we do a retreat at the beginning of the May along with another service at the end of May. Since we are out only every 4-8 weeks, we do need that communication from you if there is a problem that arises prior to the next service, and we can get someone out sooner. As was typing this email I see that you called in to cancel. I have to advise there will be no refund due. There were 4 applications along with liquid aeration which are $61 each and grub at $170. Per our terms and conditions any free service completed will be billed if the account is cancelled prior to the end of the season. Therefore, with services completed the total was $475. A total of $195.20 was paid leaving $279.80 to be deducted from any refund.---She then called in yelling and I explained that I would send the information over to have the summer application line item name updated.She stated it is 7 weeks, hence we are still within the time frame of 8 weeks to get services scheduled. She then requested to have services reinstated and started back. The account is currently active. There is no refund due if cancels or keeps account active.Customer Answer
Date: 07/19/2024
Complaint: 22014471
I am rejecting this response because:
Sincerely,
*********************Dr Green stated the Grub control was included in their service. Now they are trying to say it costs $195.00 which is bogus. They sell the grub control in the package not as an add on item. I expect a refund for the 3 visits I did not get and I can send pictures of my lawn whereas the 6 visits didn't work as I wouldn't be complaining. And again WHY was my mid summer visit done on May 31, 2024 when it's NOT even summer yet!!
Business Response
Date: 07/22/2024
Attached is the confirmation letter that explains the terms and conditions and being billed for any free services if cancels prior to the end of the season. There is no refund due as to the customer decided to continue ***********************. If cancels there is still no refund that would be due.Customer Answer
Date: 07/22/2024
Complaint: 22014471
I am rejecting this response because:
Sincerely,
*********************I never received this letter. I would like proof that I was sent this letter.
Business Response
Date: 07/22/2024
The letter was emailed April 9 2024 to *****************. Attached is the email that was sent to have the customer register online 4/9/2024. Also attached is a screenshot from our system notifying that the customer registered her account online 4/9/2024 @ 5:16:05 PM. The confirmation letter was emailed before the registration email, therefore the customer received the confirmation email also, and possible never reviewed it.Customer Answer
Date: 07/23/2024
Complaint: 22014471
I am rejecting this response because:
Sincerely,
*********************I told ***** last week this was a scam and I expected my yard to be serviced ASAP!! Still nothing!! If they won't refund my money then they better service my lawn. I am waiting!! And I will NOT endorse them going forward. I will tell everyone how awful this company is!!
Initial Complaint
Date:05/01/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Signed up with Dr. ******************** for my lawn care on 04/16/2023 for $317.00, for a complete suite of 7 weed & feed applications.The first application was scheduled on 04/19/2024. The service man arrived, and I went out and greeted him. He said he is going to start his work and asked me to get back in.I did so, and was watching him through the windows.He planted the advertising pole in my front yard, and backyard. Went back to his vehicle, sat inside for 2 minutes, and left.I called the customer ********************** immediately and complained. But, they were defending their employee by saying that they have satellite pictures of him applying the medicine to the lawn.I requested them to cancel my account, and for a full refund. Received an email confirmation of the cancellation immediately.On 04/23 I saw them refunding me $238.95 only. I'm not sure how they landed on this number when their invoice says $53 + $53 for the applications that was supposed to be performed but, was not.When I called them asking for a full refund again and learned that they have no intention of refunding.First and foremost, why would anyone cancel their service immediately after the first application? The only logical reason is that no application was performed and that was what happened.This is a complete scam of Dr. ********************.Business Response
Date: 05/06/2024
Thank you for taking the time to reach out regarding the recent you had with Dr. *************************** I am sorry to say, but you have reached out to Dr. ******************** Services in ******. Unfortunately, we do not have any way of looking into your account as they are a separate company. I am sure that if you reach out to them they will be able to provide an amicable resolution regarding your concerns. Their contact # would be **************. I am sorry that we are not able to assist.
Kind Regards,
*****
Business Response
Date: 05/29/2024
Hello,
The customer was refunded $268.95. This would include 53.10*2=106.20 minus the 10% processing fee for cancelling and having to refund of $26.55. Attached is the confirmation letter that outlines the terms and conditions regarding refunds and processing fee. Attached are also photos from the visit on 4/19/2024 and the summary report. Also attached is the truck tracking showing the tech was there on the lawn.
Initial Complaint
Date:02/23/2024
Type:Order IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I once did 'UNSATISFACTORY' business, but NOW THEY WILL NOT STOP SOLICITING MY BUSINESS WITH FLYERS AND HARRASSING PHONE CALLS!!!!!! i have called ad writte to thern multip-le times to no avail. It continues! I am about a year into my 5 year agreement with the .gov ****** signed up with .gov to stop all the harrassig 'sales calls and sales circulars for '5 years,' but DR ********************** WILL NOT STOP HARRASSING ME!!!!!! They continue the harassing phone calls and junk mail soliciting business.Business Response
Date: 02/26/2024
Customers information was removed from the system.Customer Answer
Date: 02/26/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
***********************************Initial Complaint
Date:02/22/2024
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I used Dr. ******************** for a year. When it was time to renew someone from their office called me and I let them know we did not plan to renew because we were moving. On Feb 13, ************************************************ the hospital with my son who had heart surgery. I then got an invoice by email and explained to them that I cancelled the service and didn't want the treatment. Of course, I was not home to let them know when they arrived. I do not feel I owe this bill because I cancelled this service. They said they cannot find a recording of the conversation I had with their representative, but I don't feel that is my problem.Business Response
Date: 02/26/2024
Hi there and thank you for reaching out to us regarding your concerns. I am sorry to hear about what has happened however, you have reached out to the ************** for Dr. ******************** Services which is a separate company from the one you have used. Unfortunately, we do not have access to any of their customer/ program details and are unable to make any adjustments or agreements for them. I am sure they will be happy to assist and come up with an resolution with you but you would want to reach them at **************. Thank you and have a nice day
Business Response
Date: 05/20/2024
Hello,
No recordings from the customer were found to support her cancellation request. However the balance was removed Feb 29 2024.
Initial Complaint
Date:02/05/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Dr. ******************** sent an advertisement to my address with a letterhead containing the name of a person whom my family has legal restraining order against. This person is not supposed to know our address. So, obviously, some sort of data breach has occurred and my family is now terrorized.Business Response
Date: 02/06/2024
Hello,
We do not have an account or information containing the customer in question. The mailier states ******************* or current residence. The address in our system is not showing a name of the sort. We will attempt to stop the mailers. Maybe the customer used that address at some point and time but we do not have any accounts with this person's name or being associated with this address.
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