Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Dahlkemper Landscape Architects & Contractors is a continuation of Dahlkemper Brothers Landscape Contractors that was founded in 1955. We have been in business for 61 years!
What is your primary product or service?
Landscape Design / Build. With a staff of Landscape Architects and designers we work thru a design process and install the landscape that best fits you and your property, whether home, business, campus, or municipal work. Additionally we have crews that do tree trimming, removals and care, landscape management and maintenance, snow management, holiday lighting and landscape architecture.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Growing up in the business I had a love for the outdoors and was particularly fascinated by taking a plan and creating a landscape. I love the act of creating beauty in the outdoors and providing environments that provide people with a better connection to nature and recreation in the outdoors.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Landscape architects have a more extensive training with aesthetics and function in the landscape than other contractors. Additionally, we are better suited than architects or engineers for aesthetic function in our environment as the shaping of spaces requires both art and science. With new best management practices for stormwater, landscape architects are uniquely qualified to design these systems.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our single office provides the centralized service for communication with our different divisions. We will continue to grow from this home base.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Our office is at 1650 Norcross Road in east millcreek, right next to the Belle Valley Fire Department off of Route 8.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, wire transfers and visa and master card.
Which areas do you service?
Primarily northwest pennsylvania, but also western NY, especially the Chautauqua area, and eastern Ohio. We do many small campuses and have worked in Bradford, Titusville, New Wilmington areas on these types of projects.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Dan Dahlkemper is the major shareholder. Dave Marino is a partner and runs daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
The office is open 7:30-5:00pm M-F from April 1- Nov 30.
Winter hours vary.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
I love my landscape!
You do beautiful work!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Albert Einstein