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Last update on April 21, 2023

Reviewed in April 2023
The owner needs to price his job better. He told me he would do a complete clean up in my yard, prune any bushes (which he never did or offer) I had brush in the back up my shed which he says is not part of a clean up. He should of let me know that.as his proposal which said complete clean up...
Old Colony Lawn Care
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Reviewed in September 2020
They came right right out to give me a quote and was able to schedule service in less than a week. They were able to clear out the entire area of brush in no time at all. Will definitely be using them again if another project comes up.
Reynolds Construction
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Reviewed in June 2019
They did good clean up job. Kept in touch with me about tree stump grinding and disposal of chips. Returned in couple pick up large logs. Mom steped out of truck to rack anything left
Hansen Tree & Landscape
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Reviewed in December 2017
Great, timely work. Customer service could be better as they left wood chips in yard and damaged a drain cover and didn't mention it. They said they would return to remove chips but did not. For the cost of the service with the quality and quick timing of the work, I personally was able to...
S & J Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2017
Left the place a mess. Old paint Chip's everywhere... I mean everywhere. Didn't clean up after themselves. Stepped all over my flower/vegetable garden. Broke and outside flood light and didn't tell me about it. Most important is the mess they left, and it's wet out so...
MSF Drywall, Plaster and Painting
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Reviewed in September 2015
Started off OK. Did a good job prepping the deck for staining, something we hadn't done for several years. Several of the railings were in such bad condition they needed to be replaced and they did a good job putting in the new railings. Then the problems began. They began removing the old paint...
ProShield Exteriors
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Reviewed in January 2015
Mike Bauman worked with Eddie Santos to oversee the painting - and later a flooring project - in our two bedroom, two bath, second floor condo. Mr. Santos, owner of the painting company L and E Plastering and Painting which performed the work, projected the project would take up to 4 days, but...
Bauman Remodeling
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Reviewed in January 2015
Eddie Santos?worked with?Mike Bauman?to oversee the painting - and later a flooring project - in our two bedroom, two bath, second floor condo. Mr. Santos, owner of the painting company L and E Plastering and Painting which performed the work, projected the project would take up to 4 days, but...
Apex Remodeling Inc
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Reviewed in August 2014
In the beginning, there were some scheduling errors that had me second guessing my choice for this project, but New Mark staff showed up at 9AM sharp on Monday morning and got started. We were offered a spray coat or a hand brush seal coat, and we chose the hand brushed option. <br /> The work...
New Mark Pavement Marking Inc
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Reviewed in June 2013
He showed up on time and was very pleasant and professional. I supplied paint and removed items from the counters and walls. He did a lot of "cutting in" on the ceiling and walls with the brush and then rolled both to finish. I was a bit disappointed that he didn't clean the walls at all and...
One Great Painter
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Brush Chipping questions, answered by experts

To remove old grass effectively, you typically need to dig to one to two inches. This depth typically allows you to reach the root system of the grass, ensuring thorough removal. However, if the grass is a particularly dense or deep-rooted variety (such as Bermuda grass), or if you're planning to replace it with a different landscaping feature, you may need to dig deeper to loosen the soil and remove any underlying roots.

There are several ways to decompose yard waste quickly. The first step is to move all debris into a compost bin or pile. From there, microorganisms, bacteria, and insects will break down the yard waste into compost. To speed things up, shred the waste into smaller pieces, add live worms to the pile, or introduce nitrogen-rich compost accelerators like grass clippings, coffee grounds, and manure. Turn the compost over every few days. This process, called aerating, allows oxygen to get in and accelerate decomposition.

Yes, many companies offer convenient options to accommodate service timing needs.

The least strenuous methods to get rid of leaves are to use a leaf blower, leaf vacuum, or a lawn mower, since these machines will do most of the work.

Professional services offer efficient, safe waste and junk removal, ensuring legal compliance and environmental responsibility. Professionals handle items systematically, disposing of them properly or recycling, which contributes to clutter reduction and enhanced property safety.

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