K & K Mulch and Loam Inc provides the richest and best-textured mulch, as well as high-quality landscaping products such as loam, stone, gravel, sand, salt, and playground chips. We offer disposal services and delivery to Franklin, Medway, Medfield, Millis, Holliston, Norfolk, Bellingham, Wrentham, Sherborn, MA, and the surrounding areas.
Closed on weekends apparently, even though it says open on Saturday until 5. Guess home owners who work all week can’t do their own projects.
JJ
JG
Oct 29, 2020
1.0
Buyer Beware - Firewood Warning - Undersized Deliveries
I have been a loyal customer of K+K Mulch, John Koshivas and his family for over ten years, so I am shocked at what just happened.
On September 18 2020, I ordered and paid for, 4 cord (128 cu.ft./ cord) of firewood at $300/cord. I told Cheryl who took my order that I have been doing this for thirty years and would be stacking and measuring it. She told me that all deliveries were guaranteed.
On October 14, I received the delivery, stacked it measured it and it totaled 2.41 cord. short by 1.59 cord.
I immediately brought this to John's attention and provided him with a diagram with dimensions and invited him to verify my measurements. I visited him a couple days later and he said he agreed with my numbers and said he would take care of it.
A few days later I received a second delivery which measured out to 0.62 cord, now I am at 3.03 cord.
Today I visited John Koshivas's son John who told me that he didn't believe me and I would not be getting the balance of my order. He stated that he delivered the second load and it was slightly over 0.5 cord. I asked him to visit my home and confirm my measurement and he refused, I asked for a refund for the shortage ($300) and he told me I would not be getting that either. This is worse than a bad review this is illegal.
Many who purchase firewood may not take the time to stack and measure it, suggest you do it and get what you paid for.
You cannot post zero stars otherwise I would.
Feb 7th update - In late December Mr. Koshivas told me again he will take care of the shortage, a few days later his son delivers a third of a cord bringing the total delivery to 3.4 cord, still short by 0.6 cord or $180. I have filed a complaint with the BBB. The latest response from the business is that they have delivered what I paid for and I should buy my firewood from someone else. Indeed I will, and anyone reading this should do so as well. I recommend the Firewood Shop in Bellingham.
JH
John Hod
Jul 4, 2018
5.0
John and his son are a great team! I get loaded up very quickly, and the prices are comprable with others in the area. The Composted leaf mulch is extremely good, and I use it for all my garden installations. Highly recommend
Frequently Asked Questions About K & K Mulch and Loam Inc.
What is the purpose of mulch, and how does it benefit my garden?
Mulch serves several purposes, including suppressing weeds, retaining soil moisture, regulating soil temperature, and enriching the soil as it decomposes
How much mulch, stone, or gravel will I need for my project?
The amount needed depends on the area you want to cover and the desired depth. For mulch, a common recommendation is a 2-3-inch layer. For stone and gravel, it varies based on the type and intended use. Call K & K Mulch and Loam Inc today for more details.
What types of mulch, stone, and gravel are available, and which should I choose?
There are various types of mulch (e.g., wood chips, bark, straw), stone (e.g., river rock, crushed stone), and gravel (e.g., pea gravel, crushed granite). The choice depends on your aesthetic preferences, the specific needs of your plants, and the overall design of your landscape.