Champions Hydro-Lawn has been a vital player in Houston's erosion control and turf maintenance industry, serving the community for nearly 50 years. Acquired by Ethoscapes in 2023, the company remains deeply rooted in its commitment to providing quality services.

The company provides services such as mowing, handwork, overseeding, fertilization, irrigation, repairs, stormwater pipe replacement and other essential services. Champions Hydro-Lawn has earned its reputation as a leader in erosion control by maintaining drainage systems like detention ponds and bayous, essential for preventing flooding.

One of the standout aspects of Champions Hydro-Lawn's operation is its deep involvement with local municipal utility districts. Champions’ account managers provide detailed, monthly reports to 140 MUD boards, including photographic evidence of recommended and completed work. This level of involvement is unmatched by competitors, and it underscores Champions' dedication to quality and transparency in their operations.

“Champions has served the interests of MUD Boards and other special districts for almost 50 years,” General Manager Kim Cosco said. “Under the guidance of professional engineers, counsel of licensed attorneys, partnership with valued commercial developers, and the community at large, Champions’ 150+ employees work hard every day to ensure your community does not flood! Champions operates in the thirteen-county area and is humbled to have earned best-of-class in quality, performance, and reliability.”

Despite the acquisition by Houston-based Ethoscapes, Champions Hydro-Lawn’s operations remain firmly local, with the company making significant investments in new equipment, and

more importantly, qualified and experienced personnel to better serve its clients. This effort has enhanced the company's ability to maintain and repair vital stormwater drainage infrastructure by preventing retention and detention pond slope erosion, repairing sinkholes and failed drainage features that inevitably develop over time.

The Ethoscapes model of providing servant leadership has only made Champions stronger and better positioned in the market than ever, Cosco said.

"We have more dynamic leadership, experienced staff, and new divisions like our parks department and tree services," Cosco said.

These expansions reflect Champions' commitment to evolving and adapting while maintaining the core services and customer satisfaction that have kept them at the forefront of the industry for decades.

As Champions approaches its 50th anniversary, the company is positioning itself for even greater success. With their long history of operational excellence and deep ties to the local community, Champions Hydro-Lawn remains a trusted partner for Houston's MUD boards and beyond, continuing to ensure that homes and neighborhoods are safe and protected from severe rainfall challenges and the threat of floods.

To learn more about Champions Hydro-Lawn, visit the company's website here.

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