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Last update on September 16, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
I would give zero stars if I could. I hired Platinum Pro Painting to paint my front entrance door, and the clear coat was applied unevenly with very obvious brush marks. When I pointed it out, the owner Victor told me to wait until it dried and the marks would disappear. Trusting his word, I...
Platinum Pro Painting, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2025
We just had our interior company space repainted after 20 years, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Michael and his crew were communicative, attentive to every detail, and amazing to work with overall. He was also able to complete the work on a weekend and finished ahead of schedule,...
Brush and Beyond Paint LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
I've been using blue chip for years and they've done a phenomenal job
Blue Chip Pool Care, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
The wall painting itself is in good quality, though they painted the wrong wall, and had to repaint the correct one. When I asked them if they could do door/window frames, they said they’d done that before, so we trusted them to do our sliding door frames. By the time they finished the work and...
MR Professional Painting
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Reviewed in July 2017
Jack and Brian are true painting pro's. Jack did a great job installing crown molding and 7 new doors/casings and trim. Set up a spray booth to paint the doors and moldings in the house. As a result no brush marks in the finish. They look great.Very pleased with the workmanship and...
MFK Painting
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Reviewed in May 2017
Grout did not come as clean as I'd hoped (perhaps because it was white and I had waited too long after installation). I found one chipped tile several days after the work was done, though I can't be sure it was the Atlas crew who did it.
ATLAS MARBLE & STONE CARE
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Reviewed in January 2017
My concrete patio looks 100% better than chipped paint...LOVE CONCRETE! It stays clean..no slip..lots of fun outdoor throw rugs to add color...thanks Radiant!!!
Reliant Stone and Concrete Care
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Reviewed in October 2015
The gentleman that performed the service was very careful to check all areas of concern. I was surprised that he used a brush on an extension pole to "knock down" spider webs and other debris. He then sprayed the entire area thoroughly. <br />
Stanley Pest Control - Anaheim Office
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Reviewed in June 2015
He left two areas completely unvarnished, bare wood. On another area, we left an imprint from the "scrub brush" used in the process. One of the used scrub brushes was left at my house. Gus stated that he could not fix these areas and refunded me the cost, after a reminder email several months...
One Day No Sanding Wood Floor Refinishing
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Reviewed in January 2013
I had painted the hall, livingroom and hall with a dark cocoa paint with plum accents on the fireplace, kitchen and dining. I wanted to change all of the walls to a Celtic Linen to lighten up the room with one accent wall in the dining room in raspberry The guys who did the prep work blew me...
IDC Painting Inc
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It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.

Foxtail grass is not native to the United States, so it is considered an invasive plant. Giant foxtail originated in eastern Asia, Green foxtail is native to Europe, and Yellow foxtail is native to Eurasia. This grass variety is one of many common invasive plant species that you should keep out of your yard and garden beds as much as possible.

Excavators work in tandem with dump trucks to haul away excess dirt and soil. The excavator will dig into the ground and move the excess dirt into a pile. Using a backhoe, the specialist can fill a truck with excavated soil from that pile. They will then drive the truck to a different location where they can dump the material.

Several tools exist that can help remove unwanted grass. The one you choose depends greatly on how much you need to remove and how hard you'd like to work. A sod or turf cutter is the fastest method while using a shovel is labor-intensive and much slower. You may also need a garden rake, tiller, and wheelbarrow.

DIY is possible for small amounts of waste. Professional services handle larger volumes efficiently.

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