--- title: The 3 Best Lawn care companies in Columbia | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/columbia/lawn-care-companies/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Columbia](https://thelocalthree.com/columbia/) - [Lawn care companies](https://thelocalthree.com/lawn-care-companies/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [South Carolina](https://thelocalthree.com/south-carolina/) 3. [Columbia](https://thelocalthree.com/columbia/) 4. Lawn care companies Columbia · Lawn care companies # The 3 Best Lawn care companies in Columbia 2027 Edition Three lawn care companies in Columbia worth calling first, chosen from 3 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 3 lawn care companies we reviewed in Columbia, these three had the strongest records: 218 public reviews between them, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Busy Bee Lawn Care and Sprinkler Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-31e2f6b43309a1a2/) **4.6** from 158 reviews Based in West Columbia Coverage Based in Columbia ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 3 lawn care companies we reviewed in Columbia: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 803-331-5323](tel:+18033315323)[Website](http://www.BusyBeeLawnCare.com/) Selection 02 ## [Southern Vistas](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-7c74e51697729ae1/) **5.0** from 14 reviews Based in Columbia Coverage Based in Columbia ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 5.0 from 14 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 803-256-0559](tel:+18032560559)[Website](http://www.southernvistasinc.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Clark's Termite & Pest Control](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-df8bb0d1d7cf7f67/) **4.3** from 46 reviews Based in Columbia Coverage Based in Columbia ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 46 public reviews, averaging 4.3 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 803-781-4991](tel:+18037814991)[Website](http://clarkspest.com/) At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected lawn care companies in Columbia | | 01 Busy Bee Lawn Care and Sprinkler Repair | 02 Southern Vistas | 03 Clark's Termite & Pest Control | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.6 · 158 reviews | 5.0 · 14 reviews | 4.3 · 46 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | West Columbia | Columbia | Columbia | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 3 lawn care companies in Columbia, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Richland ## Columbia, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 1,055 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 139.4 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Columbia residents 147,035 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 136,725 (April 2020 base) +7.5% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring lawn care companies in Columbia: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Columbia cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/lawn-care-companies-cost-columbia/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about lawn care companies in Columbia How did the editors choose these lawn care companies in Columbia? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 3 lawn care companies for Columbia. Which of these lawn care companies in Columbia has the best reviews? Southern Vistas has a 5.0 rating from 14 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these lawn care companies has the most reviews? Busy Bee Lawn Care and Sprinkler Repair, with 158 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Are these lawn care companies licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for lawn care companies in Columbia? Get at least three. 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