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2Jim's Mowing

Jim's Mowing

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2Jim's Mowing
4.8

11,303 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.

11,303 reviews
5 Matt  · Excellent service by Matt, efficient, nice & tidy, highly recommend, thanks Matt
5 Peter T  · Very happy with the regular mowing of the lawn at my property
5 Rachel  · I was delighted with Jason's work. It looked lovely and he was easy to work with.
5 Karen M.  · Ric was prompt and reliable. His work was of a very high standard and I will engage him on a regular basis. Highly recommend.
5 Ree P.  · First time using Jim's Mowing, very happy with work done by Chris, will be a regular customer.
5 Frank  · Affordable and done a fantastic job. Excellent job actually and I will hire them again. Efficient and professional. Five star ⭐
Hannah W.
Hannah W.QLD
 

We had a wonderful experience using Jim's Mowing Robina Central, Varsity Lakes and Pimpama Southwest. Hanna who organised the quote and booking was extremely friendly and communicative. The actual yard service which consisted of mowing, pruning and weeding was also completed promptly and to a high standard. Highly recommend.

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Karen Tollan
Karen Tollan
 

Jeff and Nikki Sawtell were friendly and professional . Jeff arrived when arranged , did a great job pruning and hedging and left without a trace ! Very happy customer - thank you.

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janetautalanoa2
janetautalanoa2
 

Sherwan exceeded my expectations!! He did an outstanding job with my lawns and was very efficient. He was very polite and communicated the plans for my lawns well. If you’re looking for a reliable and professional job done on your lawns, I definitely recommend Sherwan. Thank you!!

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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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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 exaggerating. What would have taken me days—if not weeks—to tackle on my own, Garry completed in just a day and… Read more

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. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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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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Ilda
IldaWA
 

Hitraj was a punctual, knowledgeable and genuinely a lovely man. The most important thing is he paid attention to detail and I was blown away with the results. He listened to what I wanted!

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Nicole M
Nicole MWA
 

We highly recommend Dorji from Jim’s Mowing, Armadale. From our initial conversations through to quoting and completion of the job, Dorji was an absolute pleasure to deal with. The garden was very neglected and overgrown, and by the time Dorji finished it looked like a completely different property. Communication was excellent throughout, and he… Read more

also provided before and after photos, which we are happy to share.

A 10/10 experience. We are very happy customers.

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Youngie
YoungieNSW3 posts
 

We had Hamish who was Brilliant perfect job thank you

Latest follow-ups

Chris Woodham
Chris WoodhamTAS
 

MD Monjur . Cut down my hedge & did an excellent job . Very happy with result & price would highly recomend MD.

 Follow-up  · Pittosporum hedge first trimming x4 ; 5 to 6 metres tall . M D spent approx 2 1/2 hrs plus took away cuttings cost me $200

GBride
GBrideVIC6 posts
 

Prompt response to request for quote and arrived when expected. First mowing service done to perfection – Matt, from Jim's mowing called within the time frame specified by the customer service officer who took my call asking for a quote. He arrived when he said he would. He gave me a very reasonable quote, was honest and explained his work ethics and… Read more

assured me of his reliability and continuity of service. I was impressed by his dedication to scheduling and keeping to his schedules, allowing for weather disruptions. He has a very professional and pleasant manner of dealing with his clients.

 Follow-up  · Very impressed with Matt's dedication and exceptional ongoing service, maintenance and punctuality. Bookings are done in advance. I really appreciate the regular text messages to let me know exactly when he will arrive on the day and any changes to the schedule that are affected by weather conditions. Matt has resurrected all the lawn areas,… Read more

Davido
DavidoNSW2 posts
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John Dalton looked at my lawn and backyard jungle sympathetically and gave me a reasonable quote to fix it. He turned up on time with a mate, and within one hour had mowed the grass, and trimmed the worst of the overgrown edges back and front… Read more

including he nature strip. Left the property looking neat and tidy, generally exceeding my expectations. Will definitely use again!

 Follow-up  · Nothing further to add really. I haven't paid that much attention to garden waste removal, mostly grass cuttings, some of which is placed in my green bin. I'll ask them the next time I see them. They have offered ongoing service, but there isn't any need for regular visits. I just text them when the lawn needs cutting, and they turn up a few days later. The bill follows by email a few days later. Very happy with the service!

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In-depth reviews

guurraman
guurramanQLD
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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.

Stuart
StuartNSW2 posts
 

The booking process for a quote was very simple (for someone challenged by I.T. like myself it was encouraging from the outset). I was promised a call within 2 hours and got one in one and a half hours. Sonny introduced himself and apologised saying he thought the job had gone to him by mistake and that he would ensure I was followed up. After a… Read more

brief discussion on the phone we worked out there was no mistake and he arranged to come give a quote. By the time I got off the phone I had a notice that I'd been transferred back to Jim's for reallocation and a second notice advising me to ignore the previous message. I believe this shows Sonny efficiency. Sonny arrived 15 minutes early the next day and we had a great general discussion and then an overview and walk through of what was expected across the property. Sonny advised that he would work out a quote and send it to me. I received the quote promptly the next working week which was very competitive. I took the quote to the committee who gave the go ahead. (Our side took about a week). Sonny had sent a follow up text that afternoon and we have arranged for him to start soon. A great experience all the way through. Looking forward to seeing the results. From my sales background I found that Sonny was respectful, not pushy...he kept his promises and delivered everything that was expected. I'm a happy Jim's customer...Cohoes to Sonny.

Martin5353
Martin53537 posts
 

I'm very pedantic with my garden and the level of care required to keep it looking neat and tidy. Due to a health issue, I'm currently unable to complete regular lawn maintenance and so decided to reach out to some local mowing service providers. My local Jim's franchisee was the only one to respond. After a few text messages, they visited the… Read more

property and provided a verbal quote and timeframe. I thought both were reasonable and decided to proceed. The communication from the franchisee was positive, with confirmation of the team's arrival prior. The team were punctual and arrived at the time indicated. They were courteous and professional. They mowed and edged my lawns and tidied up afterwards. I was very impressed with the quality of the service and how the lawns looked after the service. I have very high standards and to be impressed by the service and quality isn't something that comes easily and to follow up with a positive review in writing is rare. However, when a service provider is worthy of a positive review and recommendation, then I will unreservedly recommend that provider. This is definitely the case with my local Jim's. I have decided to engage them to perform regular ongoing maintenance.

Recent reviews

Glenda M.
Glenda M.
 

Very efficient contact and arrangement process with clear communication and punctual response. Task was completed to very pleasing standard (clean up and removal of green waste)

Maria S.
Maria S.NSW3 posts
 

Excellent service. Even though it was after hours, they came out to quote, and completed the job the following day. Also left the place very clean and tidy. Highly recommended :)

Lisa
LisaACT2 posts
 

Russell did a fantastic job on weeding, pruning and tidying my out of control garden. He responded really quickly to my enquiry and was available to start the job within a couple of days - I would highly recommend Russell.

Pauline F
Pauline F
 

Simon was very professional and helpful with all the questions we had. He was on time, easy to talk to and we are very pleased with his work. We thoroughly recommend him.

Maureen
Maureen
 

Andrew, our Jim's Mowing rep was excellent, prompt, and squeezed our job in-between the rainy weather. He also cleared up the side path which had been covered in weeds and had it looking amazing!

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