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Top-Rated Lawn care providers in Durham - Updated Nov 2026

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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
122
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Handyman for Multiple Small ProjectsLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn+9 more

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A soft wall due to improperly installed gutter by some other entity or homeowner caused water to constantly leak into the wall from the exterior roofline. This soft wall grow moldy and become riddled with pests/bugs. The contractor identified the potential issues, agreed to explore and open the walls and discuss the conditions, made sound recommendations for repair and did exactly what was noted in the repair (replaced a load bearing exterior wall, fixed the sill plate, completed the roof, shingles etc. and closed up the walls on the inside with insulation and sheet rock.). The work was timely, well done, the workers were clean as they did the job and kept the rest of the property clean. The manager of the job David Apel was and is an excellent communicator with phone/email/text and photos of processes and progress. I am going to use this company in my own investment endeavors on other properties and projects given the level of finished work, the timing and especially the level of detailed communication."
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1836

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
5.0(
90
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I can't say enough good things about Brian, who took care of this work for me. He returned my call promptly, listened carefully to what I needed, and was able to go out to my house within a few days to look at the space available for the two needed light fixtures. He then gave me excellent advice on the type of fixtures that would fit, and the exact sizees I needed to order, as well as what locations would work best for connecting them to the existing wiring. Using his advice, I was able to order the fixtures, which he then came out again to install. He obviously has good skills, but he was also prompt, efficient, honest, and very professional. I will not hesitate to contact him again when I need any further work done -- thanks Brian!"
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Apple Valley Irrigation, LLC
4.5(
41
)
Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with Matt and his team that came out to winterize my system. While winterizing they observed a leak and quickly repaired it so the system could be completely evacuated. Matt also shared one of his videos on YouTube so I could release some of the water for the frost that was coming prior to them arriving on site. The price was very reasonable. I will certainly be using Matt in the Spring to restart my sprinklers."
Before digging trench
During trenching
After relocating sprinkler head
Zone 2
Zone 4

+2

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Season Landscaping
5.0(
5
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Lawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For BusinessLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn - For Business

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The service was phenomenal they went out of there way to make sure my grass was perfectly cut I would definitely recommend using there service as I will be again in the future"
Response time3 days
Recommended by60%of homeowners
TradeWind Irrigation, LLC
4.2(
157
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Winterize or Activate - For Business+1 more

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"it feels like Christmas...no more shlepping around with a heavy hose making lines in the new seed! Sean and company did a great job to include placing the grass back the way it started out. The job was done by 3 and the price was right. my husband and I feel we should have done this years ago!"
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TruGreen
3.1(
2,962
)
Lawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a Lawn

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I think they treated the wrong lawn. The note they sent me via text message referenced trees and shrubs in my yard, I have none. They also did not leave a yard marker showing they had been there. Otherwise, this would have been a 5 star review."
TruGreen Treated vs Non-Treated
Enjoy Your Lawn at it's Fullest Potential
TruGreen Treated vs Non-Treated
TruGreen Lawn
TruGreen Healthy Lawn Analysis

+4

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Lawns FAQs, answered by experts

We always recommend wearing a protective mask when blowing leaves (as well as goggles if possible). Blowing leaves creates a lot of dust, and in many cases that dust contains a bunch of allergens that can make those sensitive very miserable. Even worse, moldy leaves can contain fungi and bacteria that could make humans as animals very sick. Mask up before starting your leaf project, and if anyone is helping you collect the leaves it’s a good idea if they wear a mask, too.

You have a few options to get rid of raked leaves, including bagging them and leaving them out for yard waste pickup. Even if you hire a professional for leaf removal, they can often bag the leaves and leave them for you to dispose of this way. You can also recycle and even donate yard waste. If you have a compost bin, your leaves will be ready to help your plants grow, reducing spring cleanup landscaping costs. Some companies will even accept donations of raked leaves to make compost, but you’ll need to transport them yourself.

Ultimately, pulling weeds vs. spraying them depends on what’s happening in your yard and your personal preferences. Manual weed removal doesn’t introduce any chemicals into your landscape, targets specific problematic plants, produces immediate results, can be free if you go the DIY route, and is inexpensive with a weed service if you only have a handful of weeds. On the other hand, spraying is often preferable for severe weed infestations and situations involving difficult-to-pull weeds because it treats multiple weeds at once, is usually more effective long-term, is less time-consuming, and costs less when done by a pro.

If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.

There are several ways to dispose of excess sod, including building a compost pile, taking it to a green waste disposal facility, donating the sod, or reusing it in another part of your yard. It’s a good idea to check with your local municipality to see how to get rid of yard waste, as some areas have local regulations on what can go in the green waste bin. For example, your recycling services may reject too much soil added to green waste.

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