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Avatar for B J Tree Service LLC
B J Tree Service LLC
1300 Hulton Rd
4.67(
121
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B J Tree Service LLC
1300 Hulton Rd
4.67(
121
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
80 local quotes requested

We are a family owned and operated tree service in business since 1981. We are based out of Verona and operate with approximately 10 employees, no subs, so the work we do is our own and it is work we take pride in that brings repeat customers. Cost is determined by the job, so we send out the owner of BJ Tree, Scott Mack, to look at your job and give you free handwritten estimate. Scott will look at your yard and trees as if it all was his own. His wife Wendie, works in the office and ensures the best she can her husband's arrival and work crews' timeliness. We look only to please our customers and treat them like the family we work as.

"Quick, efficient, and did exactly what we hoped for at a great price!! 100% would use again!!"

Cameron M on December 2023

We are a family owned and operated tree service in business since 1981. We are based out of Verona and operate with approximately 10 employees, no subs, so the work we do is our own and it is work we take pride in that brings repeat customers. Cost is determined by the job, so we send out the owner of BJ Tree, Scott Mack, to look at your job and give you free handwritten estimate. Scott will look at your yard and trees as if it all was his own. His wife Wendie, works in the office and ensures the best she can her husband's arrival and work crews' timeliness. We look only to please our customers and treat them like the family we work as.

"Quick, efficient, and did exactly what we hoped for at a great price!! 100% would use again!!"

Cameron M on December 2023


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Zingrone Landscaping
4.45(
148
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Zingrone Landscaping
4.45(
148
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
206 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

12 employees. Cost determined by the job. Additional information: lawn mowing for the South Hills area and Shadyside and Squirrel Hill areas of Pittsburgh only. DO NOT CALL THE PHONE NUMBER CONNECTED TO ANGIES LIST, with the link. PLEASE CALL. 412-886-9818 ONLY. Thank you and we look forward to working with you.

"I had a totally overgrown city corner lot. Joe and his team cleared the lot of a rusty broken chain link fence, vines, bushes, weeds, and poison ivy quickly and efficiently. The lot was then graded, making it a perfect blank slate to install the hardscape. Joe was masterful at taking my abstract ideas and turning them into a work of art. I wanted a design that is low maintenance, aesthetically pleasing, and appropriate for an urban setting and I got EXACTLY that! His team of workers are skilled, professional, and every so patient! This was not an easy job, especially during this summer’s heat wave. The logistics were formidable, but they were certainly well equipped for the job."

Nancy O on September 2024

12 employees. Cost determined by the job. Additional information: lawn mowing for the South Hills area and Shadyside and Squirrel Hill areas of Pittsburgh only. DO NOT CALL THE PHONE NUMBER CONNECTED TO ANGIES LIST, with the link. PLEASE CALL. 412-886-9818 ONLY. Thank you and we look forward to working with you.

"I had a totally overgrown city corner lot. Joe and his team cleared the lot of a rusty broken chain link fence, vines, bushes, weeds, and poison ivy quickly and efficiently. The lot was then graded, making it a perfect blank slate to install the hardscape. Joe was masterful at taking my abstract ideas and turning them into a work of art. I wanted a design that is low maintenance, aesthetically pleasing, and appropriate for an urban setting and I got EXACTLY that! His team of workers are skilled, professional, and every so patient! This was not an easy job, especially during this summer’s heat wave. The logistics were formidable, but they were certainly well equipped for the job."

Nancy O on September 2024


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The Grounds Guys of Wexford
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3.92(
48
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The Grounds Guys of Wexford
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3.92(
48
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
298 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

The Grounds Guys have always focused on one thing: satisfying our customers' lawn care needs. We deliver that satisfaction through our comprehensive range of expert services: residential and commercial lawn care, lawn maintenance, site enhancement, tree planting and moving, and irrigation. Whatever your dream - a tranquil backyard retreat, the perfect yard for the kids, or professional property maintenance for your corporate campus or upscale retirement community - we can help you achieve it. As important as what we do is how we do it: Our commitment to efficient, reliable service and budget-conscious solutions will help you to maintain and enhance the value of your real estate investment.

"Never received a return call. I feel like I got some general call center that takes your info. Promised a quick call and three weeks later - nothing. I had multiple projects I was interested in them doing. Very bad if you can’t return a call."

Jean Q on June 2021

The Grounds Guys have always focused on one thing: satisfying our customers' lawn care needs. We deliver that satisfaction through our comprehensive range of expert services: residential and commercial lawn care, lawn maintenance, site enhancement, tree planting and moving, and irrigation. Whatever your dream - a tranquil backyard retreat, the perfect yard for the kids, or professional property maintenance for your corporate campus or upscale retirement community - we can help you achieve it. As important as what we do is how we do it: Our commitment to efficient, reliable service and budget-conscious solutions will help you to maintain and enhance the value of your real estate investment.

"Never received a return call. I feel like I got some general call center that takes your info. Promised a quick call and three weeks later - nothing. I had multiple projects I was interested in them doing. Very bad if you can’t return a call."

Jean Q on June 2021


JDF Services
205 Thorncrest Dr
4.27(
146
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Approved Pro
JDF Services
205 Thorncrest Dr
4.27(
146
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
159 local quotes requested
45 years of experience

***Call Jack at 412-771-2118 or 412-310-2405 to schedule service. PLEASE CALL! DO NOT TEXT OR EMAIL I WILL NOT GET IT.*** Serving the Pittsburgh area for 25 years. Owner Operator. 2 Employees. Uses subs for plumbing and electrical work. Cost determined by the job. No travel charges

"Jack came in with I’m old school personality but I do it right and gave us a massively high bid. We went with him because we like old school and were tired of dealing with shoddy work. Unfortunately it was not a good experience from the start. As soon as he sanded and stained the upstairs, there were large spots in multiple places, weird zig-zag lines, orbital scratches, and a total mismatch of colors between two rooms. Jack didn’t tell us about them and told us not to walk upstairs due to the stain. The color looked good from the stairs, and he went ahead and put the Bono laquer on (same laquer he used on an adjacent room last year). When we noticed these issues. Jack told us they were not his fault and it was the old wood. In hind sight we should have stopped there, but we had already been out of our house for 2 weeks. He finished the downstairs and the same issues were present, though arguably worse. He had to screen the floor to get all the orbital scratches out. We were now 4 weeks out of our house. He gave us an array of excuses, telling us he never say this before etc. He finished up. He also removed our trim and was supposed to come back and install new trim (we paid for it, sitting in our garage). At this point when the varnish dried we understood what had happened. The floor has issues everywhere. To add insult to injury, the wood he picked up and stained was too high and did not fit due to our outlets. We called Jack expressing what a mess the floors were. He came over and gave us more excuses. Jack blamed it on our wood (which it clearly wasn’t as there were no stains after the last job on them), then the stain (it was cheap minwax), and then the bono finish (the strangest one since the stains were there before the finish). He even brought his insurance in to try to have them cover the bill but they refused stating it was user error. We had 4 people come and assess them and got the same response from them all 1. He used an orbital sander on 100-year-old floors causing significant swirls 2 He used cheap minwax stain 3. He used his orbital and burned the stain into the wood (no Tbar, water pop, etc). 4. He was sloppy with the stain and dripped spots in various areas 5. He never tested the stain to see if it matched with his prior room We told him they needed redone. Due to the time it would take and situation we all though it best to get someone else to do it. Jack and I spoke multiple times and he agreed to compensate us for this. I said lets just split the difference. He said to get the floors done and send him proof that we did. We finished them (was several $1000 cheaper than Jack and took 2 weeks instead of 5 from him) and sent him the proof. He then pulled an about face and refused to reimburse us, going against his word. He said he would reimburse us some money back to help redo everything, and I got suckered again as once we had the floors complete, he refused. We used a different varnish that can be spot repaired due to our fear of having to redo the floors. Coming full circle in the saga, Jack put a sign up while he was working on the floors and my neighbor used him in her kitchen. She had exactly the same issue, a large spot on the floor. I called Jack out on it after the fact and he blamed it on cat pee from the past. The women actually resanded the floors and restained them herself without issue. No stain is there now…. We are out $15,000 (yes our fault for getting ripped off on the price). The most disappointment was Jack’s lack of standing by his work and his dishonesty telling us to have someone repair his mistake and he would return some of our money to pay. Yes, as you read this you are probably thinking what suckers. We just hope this avoids someone else getting suckered."

Colin C on April 2025

***Call Jack at 412-771-2118 or 412-310-2405 to schedule service. PLEASE CALL! DO NOT TEXT OR EMAIL I WILL NOT GET IT.*** Serving the Pittsburgh area for 25 years. Owner Operator. 2 Employees. Uses subs for plumbing and electrical work. Cost determined by the job. No travel charges

"Jack came in with I’m old school personality but I do it right and gave us a massively high bid. We went with him because we like old school and were tired of dealing with shoddy work. Unfortunately it was not a good experience from the start. As soon as he sanded and stained the upstairs, there were large spots in multiple places, weird zig-zag lines, orbital scratches, and a total mismatch of colors between two rooms. Jack didn’t tell us about them and told us not to walk upstairs due to the stain. The color looked good from the stairs, and he went ahead and put the Bono laquer on (same laquer he used on an adjacent room last year). When we noticed these issues. Jack told us they were not his fault and it was the old wood. In hind sight we should have stopped there, but we had already been out of our house for 2 weeks. He finished the downstairs and the same issues were present, though arguably worse. He had to screen the floor to get all the orbital scratches out. We were now 4 weeks out of our house. He gave us an array of excuses, telling us he never say this before etc. He finished up. He also removed our trim and was supposed to come back and install new trim (we paid for it, sitting in our garage). At this point when the varnish dried we understood what had happened. The floor has issues everywhere. To add insult to injury, the wood he picked up and stained was too high and did not fit due to our outlets. We called Jack expressing what a mess the floors were. He came over and gave us more excuses. Jack blamed it on our wood (which it clearly wasn’t as there were no stains after the last job on them), then the stain (it was cheap minwax), and then the bono finish (the strangest one since the stains were there before the finish). He even brought his insurance in to try to have them cover the bill but they refused stating it was user error. We had 4 people come and assess them and got the same response from them all 1. He used an orbital sander on 100-year-old floors causing significant swirls 2 He used cheap minwax stain 3. He used his orbital and burned the stain into the wood (no Tbar, water pop, etc). 4. He was sloppy with the stain and dripped spots in various areas 5. He never tested the stain to see if it matched with his prior room We told him they needed redone. Due to the time it would take and situation we all though it best to get someone else to do it. Jack and I spoke multiple times and he agreed to compensate us for this. I said lets just split the difference. He said to get the floors done and send him proof that we did. We finished them (was several $1000 cheaper than Jack and took 2 weeks instead of 5 from him) and sent him the proof. He then pulled an about face and refused to reimburse us, going against his word. He said he would reimburse us some money back to help redo everything, and I got suckered again as once we had the floors complete, he refused. We used a different varnish that can be spot repaired due to our fear of having to redo the floors. Coming full circle in the saga, Jack put a sign up while he was working on the floors and my neighbor used him in her kitchen. She had exactly the same issue, a large spot on the floor. I called Jack out on it after the fact and he blamed it on cat pee from the past. The women actually resanded the floors and restained them herself without issue. No stain is there now…. We are out $15,000 (yes our fault for getting ripped off on the price). The most disappointment was Jack’s lack of standing by his work and his dishonesty telling us to have someone repair his mistake and he would return some of our money to pay. Yes, as you read this you are probably thinking what suckers. We just hope this avoids someone else getting suckered."

Colin C on April 2025


Avatar for Grays Landscaping LLC
Grays Landscaping LLC
2648 N Charles St
4.93(
29
)
Approved Pro
Grays Landscaping LLC
2648 N Charles St
4.93(
29
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
927 local quotes requested

Transform your outdoor space with Grays Landscaping LLC. Our expert team specializes in landscaping services in Pittsburgh. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, we'll bring your vision to life. Contact us today for a stunning landscape that sets your home apart.

"The guys were friendly and did a great job cleaning the gutters!"

Dave V on December 2023

Transform your outdoor space with Grays Landscaping LLC. Our expert team specializes in landscaping services in Pittsburgh. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, we'll bring your vision to life. Contact us today for a stunning landscape that sets your home apart.

"The guys were friendly and did a great job cleaning the gutters!"

Dave V on December 2023


Avatar for Ross Excavating, LLC
Ross Excavating, LLC
260 Lindsay Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Ross Excavating, LLC
260 Lindsay Rd
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We're committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very personable people. He explained everything in detail. Working with BRoss Enterprises was a pleasure."

Fred M on January 2023

We're committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very personable people. He explained everything in detail. Working with BRoss Enterprises was a pleasure."

Fred M on January 2023


Avatar for PVT Ryans Landscaping, LLC
PVT Ryans Landscaping, LLC
108 Seibert Rd
5.00(
18
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Approved Pro
PVT Ryans Landscaping, LLC
108 Seibert Rd
5.00(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Proudly veteran owned/operated landscaping and home helping contractor. If they won’t do it, I will! My mission is to help your home/commercial landscape visions, dreams, and happiness come true. Serving the greater Pittsburgh area. Specializing in residential landscaping and home repairs. Good honest work, for a very fair price!

"Ryan went above and beyond are expectations. He gave us a backyard again. Ryan takes his work seriously and is a perfectionist, also fair with his price. I would highly recommend him and plan on using him again on future projects."

William B on May 2024

Proudly veteran owned/operated landscaping and home helping contractor. If they won’t do it, I will! My mission is to help your home/commercial landscape visions, dreams, and happiness come true. Serving the greater Pittsburgh area. Specializing in residential landscaping and home repairs. Good honest work, for a very fair price!

"Ryan went above and beyond are expectations. He gave us a backyard again. Ryan takes his work seriously and is a perfectionist, also fair with his price. I would highly recommend him and plan on using him again on future projects."

William B on May 2024


Avatar for Betschart Lawn and Landscape Services
Betschart Lawn and Landscape Services
Private Dr.
4.81(
26
)
Approved Pro
Betschart Lawn and Landscape Services
Private Dr.
4.81(
26
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

I am a professional business owner who values honesty, integrity, and treats your property as if it were my own. My company offers a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction! If you have any questions regarding lawn or landscape services, please contact us. We are happy to help no matter what your project is.

"They did effective work installing a new lawn for me and aerating etc They were all very informative and reliable and courteous "

Brian M on February 2025

I am a professional business owner who values honesty, integrity, and treats your property as if it were my own. My company offers a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction! If you have any questions regarding lawn or landscape services, please contact us. We are happy to help no matter what your project is.

"They did effective work installing a new lawn for me and aerating etc They were all very informative and reliable and courteous "

Brian M on February 2025


Avatar for Roney Landscaping
Roney Landscaping
108 Rockwood St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Roney Landscaping
108 Rockwood St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
11 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"Got the job done efficient, and it looks immaculate very much recommend!"

Gary W on June 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"Got the job done efficient, and it looks immaculate very much recommend!"

Gary W on June 2025


Avatar for TJ's Landscaping
TJ's Landscaping
6971 Royal Dr
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
TJ's Landscaping
6971 Royal Dr
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
113 local quotes requested

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with TJ's Landscaping, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Apparently one of my reviews was listed as less than 5 star. That was an error on my part as I enthusiastically recommend TJ?s Landscaping. They are prompt, polite and they know what they are doing. And their prices are very competitive. So please ignore any previous review less than 5 star. I do not know how I made that error but it is all on me. Thanks! And hire TJ?s - you will be glad you did!"

Hugh S on November 2024

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with TJ's Landscaping, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Apparently one of my reviews was listed as less than 5 star. That was an error on my part as I enthusiastically recommend TJ?s Landscaping. They are prompt, polite and they know what they are doing. And their prices are very competitive. So please ignore any previous review less than 5 star. I do not know how I made that error but it is all on me. Thanks! And hire TJ?s - you will be glad you did!"

Hugh S on November 2024

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FAQs for mulch and topsoil service projects in Pittsburgh, PA

Mulch costs anywhere from $30 to $150 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. On the inexpensive end, red and black mulch are about $35 to $40 per cubic yard, and are typically made from recycled waste wood like shredded old pallets or deck material. Cedar, cypress, and rubber mulch cost anywhere from $100 to $120 per cubic yard. A pro can help you determine the type of mulch most suitable for your landscaping needs.

Topsoil costs from $12 to $55 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. For example, screened black dirt will cost about $15 per cubic yard. Loam (soil composed of sand, silt, and clay) costs about $17 per cubic yard. Standard screened topsoil costs about $20 per cubic yard. The type of topsoil you need depends on your landscaping plans.

Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

No, mulch itself does not necessarily attract termites even though it’s usually made of shredded wood. Some types of mulch like cedar or cypress resist termites because they’re toxic or unappetizing to the wood munchers. However, when the mulch is deep enough, say three inches or more, it creates a perfect habitat for insects of all kinds to build nests.

Although it’s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and lay mulch on top. The barrier helps keep weeds from growing up through your mulch. It also helps keep rodents and insects from burrowing into the ground underneath.

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