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Mountainside Excavating LLC

509 Cherry St
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Mountainside Excavating LLC

509 Cherry St
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Mountainside Excavating, LLC. is a fully licensed and insured excavation contractor serving western Connecticut. We offer General Excavation, Land Clearing, Site Preparation, Grading, Drainage Solutions, Yard Expansions, Concrete Work, Retaining Walls, Walkways, Patios, Foundations Dug, Gravel Driveway Installation/Repair, Underground Utilities, Brush Cutting/Forestry Mulching, Road Building, Demolition and more. With nearly 20 years in the industry, you can rest assured that we have the knowledge and experience to complete your project the right way and without cutting corners. As a owner-operated business, the owner is on site of every project from start to finish ensuring your complete satisfaction. Upon completion and before final payment is made, the owner conducts a walkthrough of the project with you, to be sure all expectations have been met.

Mountainside Excavating, LLC. is a fully licensed and insured excavation contractor serving western Connecticut. We offer General Excavation, Land Clearing, Site Preparation, Grading, Drainage Solutions, Yard Expansions, Concrete Work, Retaining Walls, Walkways, Patios, Foundations Dug, Gravel Driveway Installation/Repair, Underground Utilities, Brush Cutting/Forestry Mulching, Road Building, Demolition and more. With nearly 20 years in the industry, you can rest assured that we have the knowledge and experience to complete your project the right way and without cutting corners. As a owner-operated business, the owner is on site of every project from start to finish ensuring your complete satisfaction. Upon completion and before final payment is made, the owner conducts a walkthrough of the project with you, to be sure all expectations have been met.



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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
3.67(
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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
3.67(
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40 years of experience

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025


Modern Scapes

103 French St
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Modern Scapes

103 French St
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Modern Scapes is a woman owned and operated company with 20 years of experience, focused on delivering the highest quality service. Our mission is to improve lawns, landscapes and gardens while building lasting relationships with homeowners. Modern Scapes understands the importance of community and donates 2% of it's profits to The Children's Fund of Connecticut.

Modern Scapes is a woman owned and operated company with 20 years of experience, focused on delivering the highest quality service. Our mission is to improve lawns, landscapes and gardens while building lasting relationships with homeowners. Modern Scapes understands the importance of community and donates 2% of it's profits to The Children's Fund of Connecticut.


Ornamentals, LLC

81 Bradway Rd
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Ornamentals, LLC

81 Bradway Rd
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7 years of experience

Trained Horticulturalist with 25 years experience Landscaping and pruning trees. I have experience with all aspects of landscaping and specialize in pruning specimen trees and shrubs. Yearly maintenance with Ornamentals LLC will ensure healthy plants and beautiful landscapes. We happily work in all seasons and NO TREE IS TOO FAR!!! Ornamentals LLC, like the plants we care for, is a thriving business, meeting client needs and beautifying outdoor spaces throughout the state of Connecticut. We specialize in taking overgrown, improperly trimmed, and damaged trees, shrubs, and gardens, turning them into stunning landscape additions you have always dreamed of!

Trained Horticulturalist with 25 years experience Landscaping and pruning trees. I have experience with all aspects of landscaping and specialize in pruning specimen trees and shrubs. Yearly maintenance with Ornamentals LLC will ensure healthy plants and beautiful landscapes. We happily work in all seasons and NO TREE IS TOO FAR!!! Ornamentals LLC, like the plants we care for, is a thriving business, meeting client needs and beautifying outdoor spaces throughout the state of Connecticut. We specialize in taking overgrown, improperly trimmed, and damaged trees, shrubs, and gardens, turning them into stunning landscape additions you have always dreamed of!


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RKM Landscaping & Construction

220 S Elm St
4.33(
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RKM Landscaping & Construction

220 S Elm St
4.33(
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Customers say: Terrific value
17 years of experience

With over 10 years experience RKM Landscaping & Construction LLC is a owner /operated, licensed / insured, residential / commercial landscaping & construction company. Located in Windsor locks and servicing the Greater Hartford Area. Our focus is professionalism and building long lasting relationships with our customers. We provide services in several areas but specialize in sewer, water, drainage repair and installation, excavation and grade correction, and land clearing. Robert Moticka has gained a reputation for professionalism, timeliness and attention to detail! We look forward to helping you on your next project.

"I think this contractor signed up on Angie's List in April, 2018. I received a quote from him in May and he started mowing my lawn shortly thereafter. He wasn't the cheapest but he was responsive and for the first month and a half, he showed up every week. After he mowed my lawn a few times, he asked me to write a review, which I did. I have since asked Angie's List to take it down. In July, he became very unreliable. I have a small yard and I think he ended up with enough new business, that he decided he really didn't need my business anymore. He would promise to show up on a certain day and didn't. I had to keep e-mailing him to see when he would be cutting my lawn. The last e-mail I sent him, he responded that he was behind because of all the rain we had. (He promised to show up on a certain day and never showed up or e-mailed me back) He was already barely cutting my lawn every two weeks and with the heavy rain, my lawn was really long. I never heard from him again. I paid the two invoices he sent me as requested and on time. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and he left me in a bind when I had to pay double just to get my lawn length back to normal. I think he was very unprofessional in how he handled himself. I think he should have made it right and cut my lawn, even if said he wouldn't do it after that. I will never recommend him to anyone."

Louanne C on May 2023

With over 10 years experience RKM Landscaping & Construction LLC is a owner /operated, licensed / insured, residential / commercial landscaping & construction company. Located in Windsor locks and servicing the Greater Hartford Area. Our focus is professionalism and building long lasting relationships with our customers. We provide services in several areas but specialize in sewer, water, drainage repair and installation, excavation and grade correction, and land clearing. Robert Moticka has gained a reputation for professionalism, timeliness and attention to detail! We look forward to helping you on your next project.

"I think this contractor signed up on Angie's List in April, 2018. I received a quote from him in May and he started mowing my lawn shortly thereafter. He wasn't the cheapest but he was responsive and for the first month and a half, he showed up every week. After he mowed my lawn a few times, he asked me to write a review, which I did. I have since asked Angie's List to take it down. In July, he became very unreliable. I have a small yard and I think he ended up with enough new business, that he decided he really didn't need my business anymore. He would promise to show up on a certain day and didn't. I had to keep e-mailing him to see when he would be cutting my lawn. The last e-mail I sent him, he responded that he was behind because of all the rain we had. (He promised to show up on a certain day and never showed up or e-mailed me back) He was already barely cutting my lawn every two weeks and with the heavy rain, my lawn was really long. I never heard from him again. I paid the two invoices he sent me as requested and on time. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and he left me in a bind when I had to pay double just to get my lawn length back to normal. I think he was very unprofessional in how he handled himself. I think he should have made it right and cut my lawn, even if said he wouldn't do it after that. I will never recommend him to anyone."

Louanne C on May 2023



A.G.E. Landscaping And Home Improvement LLC

74 W. Fourth St.
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A.G.E. Landscaping And Home Improvement LLC

74 W. Fourth St.
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10 years of experience

Just a small business that caters to home owners, rental property owners, in the up keeping or enhancement of properties.100% Customer Satisfaction. Fully licensed and insured. Also accept most major credit cards.

Just a small business that caters to home owners, rental property owners, in the up keeping or enhancement of properties.100% Customer Satisfaction. Fully licensed and insured. Also accept most major credit cards.



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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Before you begin landscaping with rocks, put down a weed barrier or landscape fabric to prevent pesky weeds from poking through. 

When it comes to which stone is better, crushed or natural gravel, it all depends on the project. Crushed stone is a great base and filler material for projects like retention walls, concrete slabs, driveways, pipes, and drains. Gravel is a common choice for visually attractive landscaping projects like walkways, above-ground drainage systems, patios, and garden borders.

A gravel driveway costs from $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, including materials and installation. Cost factors for this project include the type of gravel, its thickness, and the amount of site preparation required.

Consider these cost estimates for a 20-foot-long driveway:

  • 1-car (240 square feet): $300–$432

  • 2-car (480 square feet): $600–$864

  • 4-car (960 square feet): $1,200–$1,728

Here are gravel driveways costs for a 50-foot-long driveway:

  • 1-car (600 square feet): $750–$1,080

  • 2-car (1,200 square feet): $1,500–$2,160

  • 4-car (2,400 square feet): $3,000–$4,320

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

Yes, you can put soil on top of existing grass to level small areas. This is helpful for filling in small divots or leveling out minor dips in your yard that collect rainwater. However, this isn’t a good option if you need to regrade your entire lawn. It’s better to have a professional excavate some of the dirt first so that the level of the lawn doesn’t rise too high.

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