Del Conte's Landscaping, Inc. Comparative Summary

When asked to describe aspects of their positive experience with Del Conte’s Landscaping, customers often cite responsiveness, reliability and professionalism. “Our company is solid and well-established, with a history of standing behind our work,” says owner Tom Del Conte. “We’re very process-oriented, so we make sure nothing falls between the cracks with our projects.”
Communication is a key factor in Del Conte’s Landscaping’s reputation for customer satisfaction, and its employees are master communicators, says Mr. Del Conte. They routinely follow a tried-and-true process to ensure every item concerning a project is communicated to customers with clarity and understanding.
The employee training at Del Conte’s Landscaping is second to none, says Mr. Del Conte. “We have an extraordinary training program with more than 162 training sessions per year," he says. "When our employees show up to a job, clients can be confident they’ll understand what they’re doing and will demonstrate the core philosophies and talents of the company.”
“Our average foreman has been with the company for more than eight years,” explains Mr. Del Conte. “That’s a long time in this industry, so the overall experience level we have is very high.” Among the staff are professionals who hold college degrees in ornamental horticulture, which adds to the company’s high level of design capability. Because of this, Del Conte’s Landscaping has been able to create 45 award-winning projects over the years, which have helped solidify its reputation of excellence.
The professionals at Del Conte’s Landscaping are also irrigation specialists. “When the National Trade Association wanted somebody to train local contractors in irrigation management, they called us,” says Mr. Del Conte. The company has certified water backflow testers and a certified irrigation auditor to analyze the irrigation needs for new systems, as well as upgrades to existing ones.
“Irrigation is the lifeblood of a landscape and has to be done correctly,” says Mr. Del Conte. “Advanced technology is now available to provide water-on-demand applications based on changing soil moisture and weather conditions.” As innovators in irrigation management, Del Conte’s Landscaping has its own research and development programs to stay current on water conservation advancements, and it can even help clients get rebates offered by local water districts.
Del Conte’s Landscaping is a certified Green business that’s been involved in the Green movement for years. “We’ve owned a recycling company for 15 years now, and we recycle Green waste,” explains Mr. Del Conte. “It’s not something that’s just popular with us—it’s in our DNA.”