One look at this mom and pop shop and you know you are dealing with the real deal. How did I know? Because he was asking pointed technical questions even before I got my dad's generator in the door. He knew how to fix it before even looking and was giving me good advice between the truck and the shop as I wheeled it over. Just looking inside reminded me of when I had a 3hp Cat minibike, back when go-kart racing was the coolest thing ever at Lonnies on Crenshaw. The State of California makes it hard on small businesses like this who deal with gasoline engines. Now it costs $700 for a permit to dispose of oil. It used to cost $25. Remember when we were told not to water our lawns? This is the kind of honest business that gets squeezed out of existence. It ain't right. I just want to find more ways to support this particular guy. You should too. read more

Babas Lawn Mower Shop - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent service. Went to Baba's to get my pruning shears sharpened. The shares came out in better shape than when I took it in. They even repaired a missing piece on one of my pruning shears. They charged a very fair price for sharpening my pruning shears. I recommend them and plan to go back again soon. read more

I needed to cut down a huge tree and I wanted to buy my own chainsaw. Of course I wanted a heavy duty quality reliable one. I looked online at your typical Home Depot type of places but before I went there I wanted to stop by this lawnmower shop. The owner was nice and helpful and had a great deal on a 20 inch gas chainsaw. Since the price is good, the owner was nice, And the quality of the chainsaw looked amazing so I bought it on the spot. No need to go shopping when everything falls into place. So for the last two days I've been cutting down this huge tree with some help and the job came out great and the chainsaw perform like a champion. I highly recommend Babas lawn mower shop. read more

Babas Lawn Mower Shop - The chainsaw I bought at Babas lawn mower shop cut this wood like it was butter! - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A Mom and Pop, mostly Pop, lawnmower shop for nearly 50 yrs. One of the most honest persons in the business. He'll tell you if it's worth fixing your equipment of trash it. I always bring my motors to Babas Lawn Mower Shop. read more

Like a trip back into time, where repair shops were staffed by competent, knowledgeable, dedicated professionals, and the work was top-notch. Love going to this shop because not only are Nancy and Doug, the owners, on premise, they are friendly, funny, courteous and they do a GREAT JOB at a GREAT PRICE. No BS service by thorough professionals. Good prices! What more can you ask for???? read more

I went there the other day to purchase some clippers. I had lost mine and needed them that day. Gardening is my business. I did not do any price comparison. I like to support local businesses. I was charged $ 80.00 for one pair of clippers!!! That was much more than what I usually pay for the same brand. I just thought they went up in price. It bothered me the whole week, so I just went online to compare prices. I am upset to say that I found the exact same brand in three different places, for $ 42.00. Needless to say, I will not shop at Baba's anymore. Usually small local businesses charge a little more, which I totally support, but this is outrageous. read more

OK by me. Only reason it's 4 and not 5 stars is it took 5-6 days for repair. Otherwise Doug was courteous, professional, and got the job done in budget. Historically, as a homeowner with a tiny WLA lawn, I have not spent a lot of money on lawn equipment. If it acted up or I couldn't get it running myself, I would toss it and by another "disposable" low end device. Not anymore. Going to take it to Doug first. read more

I was referred to Babas from a manufacturer who could not sell to me directly. After days of getting the run around from an online retailer from Minnesota where I'd bought the part, only to have them call me and tell me I'd have to pay more money for what I'd purchased (totally illegal), to a local Glendale garden shop who had one guy who couldn't speak English to me, and the other who clearly didn't want to deal with me, I finally found a professional! Doug at Baba's not only was so incredibly honest, but saved me so much time and money! I cannot recommend him enough-you don't find business proprietors with ethics and honesty very often, so I wanted to let everyone know. Totally a wonderful person to deal with! Thank you, Doug! It is very much appreciated! read more

Very good no nonsense. Mower sharpened there several times. Delivered on time. Reasonable prices and employees.

There aren't that many places in LA to get a lawn mower fixed but Babas is the only place you need. Been there a few times over the years. Good service and fair prices. How's that for a sales pitch ? I even bought a rake there. One of the last mom and pops... support y'all ! read more

OLD SCHOOL good -- and old school honest, with honest prices. I brought my leaf blower in. They told me flat out, you put gas in a two-stroke without oil! Lucky the machine didn't blow. They fixed it up, charged me $25 bucks and I was on my way. read more

As a professional landscape contractor, my tools are the lifeblood of my work. If my equipment is not working, I don't get paid. I own the largest landscaping company in the South Bay and Baba's Mower shop has consistently kept my machines in top shape. He is honest as the day is long and is one of the nicest people on this planet. It is inconceivable that I would ever go to anyone else. No nonsense, great service, great products. Two thumbs up!!!!!! read more

Doug is outstanding.... We had a Honda generator that need servicing and he took care of quickly and economically.... First rate place to do bushiness.. I have already referred others to this great resource. read more

Good place. Good advice. Good merchandise. Good, honest mechanic. read more

I took my two lawnmowers to a competitor on Sepulveda to be tuned up and repaired and literally with minutes they both had problems. They hadn't sharpened the blades, changed the oil or done any of the basics. Babas diagnosed multiple problems with each and fixed them right. For me it's about getting the job done well and right. Highly recommend! read more

Doug was great! He took time to talk me OUT of having him repair a chain saw and hedge trimmer (est $200 total). They were old and since I would only use them occasionally it made better sense to save the money and buy an electric hedge trimmer. Thank you Doug! read more

Very reasonably priced. Took a few days, but there were lots of mowers in the shop. Seems popular, and for a reason. Well-done work.

Outstanding service been coming here for years.Doug's the best Knows his stuff.Wouldn't go any where else.

I have had my lawnmower here several times. Yes, I am a woman. And, yes, I mow my own lawn. I grew up in the Midwest where people do their own yard work, for real. The guy there (I think his name is Doug) has been kind enough to explain to me the problem if there is one, and also has given me a very fair price on the occasional tune-up/blade sharpening, etc. I took my lawnmower way out to a John Deere dealer before finding this place in my hood. Glad to be a customer here. read more

Our family has been going to Baba's for over 35 years. Doug has consistently and professionally repaired our equipment the correct way, quickly so we don't miss an opportunity to serve our clients. read more

He's kept our old honda generator running through years of trips to the desert. Great prices, honest work.

Had an outstanding experience with Doug at Babas today. I am a home owner and just put a lot of money into re-landscaping our yard. I do my own yard work and wanted to start off the new lawns the right way. I went into Babas and got a new gas powered edger/weed wacker for a good price. Doug patiently showed my how to use it. He then advised me on the proper lawnmower and put it together for a nominal charge. He took a lot of time to be sure I knew how to use my new yard tools safely and properly. He even followed up with a phone call to see how every thing was going. The personal attention and expertise I found at Babas is FIRST CLASS. It will be my first and only stop in the future. read more

Great!! Very helpful, professional and fair pricing. Obscure part was in stock which was so convenient. Highly recommend!

Spoke with Doug for a carburetor part. Not only was he helpful and polite, but had what I needed in stock.