At Granite Hills Group, we believe our individual differences are our superpowers – Fueling creativity, resilience, and success. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every team member feels empowered, respected, and valued for their authentic selves. We actively dismantle barriers and biases, creating a level playing field where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive. Together, we’re unstoppable!

Our Mission

We empower our team of passionate individuals to provide diverse solutions, build authentic partnerships, and create long-term value for our customers, associates, and stakeholders.

Our Vision

To make the world a better place by sustainably beautifying our communities while creating life-changing career opportunities for our dedicated team members.

Existing Footprint

Charlotte

Triad Area

Greenville/Spartanburg, SC

The Triangle

2011
Company Founded
The Company is Born

LandCare Innovations, Inc. founded to provide full-service landscape services to the Charlotte market. 10 Team members

2020
Laying the Foundation
Laying the Foundation

Owner, Chip Eleazer developed a succession plan and brought partners into the business. Investments made in infrastructure, systems, fleet, and management team. 

2021
The Start of Our Transformation
The Start of Our Transformation

What a busy year! Entered the Greenville-Spartanburg market by merging with market leading, full-service commercial landscape contractor Sodfather led by Charles and Kelly Reid. Entered the Raleigh-Durham market by acquiring best in class landscape management provider, Groundworks, led by Derek Stutts.  Implemented industry-specific operating software platform, Aspire.  Created a new internal self-identity, mission and vision to lead the company into the future and provide career growth opportunities for our 120 team members.

2022
Transforming to Granite Hills Group.
Reborn as Granite Hills Group
Granite Hills Group logo

Experienced substantial organic growth in all our markets due to the great work our teams performed. Completed two tuck-in, culturally-aligned acquisitions in the Raleigh market, welcoming Brandon Mozingo and his team from ISL Landscaping and Shawn Masich and team from Greenfields. Completed a rebrand from legacy brands to Granite Hills Group, to match our internal metamorphosis.  Our team expanded from 120 team members to 180 team members by the end of 2022.

2023
What a Year!
What a Year!

Another busy and successful year!  We have continued our organic growth in all markets, further built out our management teams, created a college internship program, and won our first NALP National Award of Excellence on one of our landscape maintenance sites.  Expanded into the Triad market by acquiring Scenic Vision Landscaping and welcoming Franklin Clapp and the rest of his impressive team.  Our growing team has surpassed 250 members!

2024 & Beyond
Continued Growth to Provide Opportunity for Our Team
Future

We will continue to expand throughout the Southeast to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for our dedicated team members and to better serve the needs of our clients. As we grow, we will continue improving our employee benefits and service offerings.