for the love of the outdoors

THOR OUTDOOR CONTRACTING DELIVERS Excellence in residential and commerciaL landscaping and maintenance. Serving the Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter and surrounding areas.

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OUR SERVICES

Modern house with a stone retaining wall, small trees, landscaped garden beds, and a stone pathway in a rural setting on a sunny day.

landscape design & installation

  • retaining walls

  • patios & walkways

  • Planting & garden installation

  • seed & sod installation

  • mulch

A yellow Caterpillar mini track loader on a construction site, moving dirt with a blue sky and trees in the background.

Excavation

A red riding lawn mower on a green lawn in a suburban backyard with trees and houses in the background.

  • grading

  • drainage solutions

  • Land clearing

  • driveway install & repair

Lawn & grounds Maintenance

A yellow Caterpillar skid steer loader clearing snow with a plow attachment on a sunny winter day.

  • Weekly Lawn mowing

  • spring clean-ups

  • fall leaf removal

  • trimming

winter risk management

  • snow removal

  • plowing & salting

  • property management

  • commercial contracts & HOA associations

A young man in a blue t-shirt standing next to a large lawn mower by a lake with trees in the background.

meet henrik (also known as the lawn care kid)

I'm Henrik Gislason, the proud founder of Thor Outdoor Contracting, a company that's been my passion for over a decade. From a young age, I was drawn to the outdoors, finding peace and purpose in the transformative power of landscaping and the challenge of snow removal. My journey in this industry began with a shovel and a vision to bring reliability and precision to every driveway, garden, and outdoor space I touched.

Over the years, I've honed my skills, expanded my expertise, and hired only the best team members. Reliability, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction are the foundations of our team’s work ethic.

My journey from a young entrepreneur to where I am today has been filled with challenges, learning, and growth. I'm excited about what the future holds for my company and for the communities we serve.

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OUR PROCESS

We've designed our services to turn your outdoor dreams into reality with an incredibly easy process that values clear communication and reliability.

  • Let’s get to know each other! Begin your journey with Thor Outdoor Contracting by scheduling an initial consultation. This is where we learn about your vision, preferences, and specific needs for your outdoor space. Our team will discuss your project in detail, ensuring we understand every aspect to align with your expectations.

  • After our initial meeting, we'll use our knowledge and creativity to draft a design and/or proposal for you. We will take into account your dreams, requirements, challenges, budget, and any other relevant project factors.

  • We believe in a partnership approach for our contracts. When it's time to discuss the contract, we do so in a friendly, open environment. This step is all about flexibility and understanding your needs. Feel free to suggest changes or express concerns. We aim to create a contract that feels comfortable and fair, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey for your project.

  • Once you approve the proposal and/or design, we will schedule dates to complete the work. Our skilled craftsmen and landscapers will begin transforming your vision into reality. We arrive on time and work diligently, with respect for you and your property throughout the process.

  • After the completion of your project, Henrik, our dedicated project manager, will walk you through the finished space. This step is crucial for ensuring that every detail meets your satisfaction and our high standards. Henrik will also provide guidance on maintenance and care to keep your new outdoor paradise in pristine condition.

View from inside a small tracked vehicle, looking out onto a gravel trail through a wooded area.
A young man operating a red leaf vacuum machine on a grassy yard during fall. The machine collects fallen leaves into a large container, and a heap of leaves is visible behind him. Trees with autumn foliage are in the background.
A row of new wooden fence posts with angled braces on a landscaped bed with dark mulch, surrounded by green grass and trees, under a clear blue sky.
A black pickup truck with snow plow attachment labeled 'BOSS DXT' is parked on snowy ground at night, with industrial building and leafless tree in the background.
A young black and tan dog with perky ears and a blue collar stands behind a large black snowplow blade during autumn, with fallen leaves in the foreground and a blurred forest background.
A Caterpillar B-Series skid steer loader clearing snow with a red snowblade attachment on a residential street during winter, with a snow-covered house and a snow-laden tree in the background.

  • "Reliable and quality work done every time, easy to coordinate any specific landscaping or services that are needed, well priced, honest employees, any problems or concerns are quickly addressed and brought to customers attention. Overall just great people doing great work."

  • “The Thor Outdoor team did an outstanding job. They laid mulch and did spring clean up for both our home and business properties. Very impressed with their efficiency and attention to detail. Everything looks amazing! Highly recommend!”

  • "Henrik has mowed my lawn for several years and is consistently thorough and professional. He “goes the extra mile” by doing weed whacking and blowing away the cut grass off of walkways and the driveway, leaving my yard looking well cared for. I highly recommend him!"

  • “My lawn never looked so good! They took great care in weeding and mowing. My lawn looks like a golf course and that’s no exaggeration. I look forward to next year when I can expand my services with them. Fantastic job cleaning my leaves and flower beds for the Fall. I was amazed at the transformation. You won’t regret hiring them. Excellent work!"

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