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Avatar for Y & C Landscaping & Masonry
Y & C Landscaping & Masonry
4.6(
54
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Serving Byfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job trimming our trees / shrubs. The crew was very professional and helpful. They also installed some shutters & repaired our vinyl siding for us."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Outdoorx, LLC
4.9(
34
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Serving Byfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Reached out to Outdoor X after getting a couple of other quotes for General Landscaping. Starling was prompt in returning my call and was clear about the Who/What/When and of course the Price. Very reasonable compared to some of the other Quotes/Terms that I was encountering. I gave Starling the go ahead for the work done. Was scheduled for 6/3/2024, I got up, went to work, came home after 4:30PM to a property I didn't recognize. Immaculate work, cleaned up the property. Definitely will be using Outdoor X for any future landscaping projects. Thank You Starling & the Crew of Outdoor X"
New walkway, sidding,driveway design
Design
Raised patio
Patio
Design

+20

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Willow Creek Land Design
4.2(
149
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Serving Byfield, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Russell and his crew were top notch and professional from estimate to job completion. It's challenging to find a contractor that is flexible, responsive, and expert at what they do and they exceeded all of our expectations. They did a large excavation project on our front yard that set the table for a follow on large landscaping project and they executed the work beyond requirements. His team were even sweeping our driveway that they barely used at the completion of work! We will be using them for upcoming masonry work because we've seen all we need to see from Russell and his excellent crew. It's a rare opportunity for us to speak so glowingly about a contractor or craftsman and we're glad to do it."
Landscape Design & Install
Spring Clean up
Spring Clean up and Mulch Application
Drone view of raised retention wall garden bed
Ground level view

+12

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
39
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Serving Byfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I'm not going to lie, Diego and his crews is hardworking people and did a great job on landscaping. Prices is little bit high?... but I'm not sure since I don't know anything about landscaping. I am happy with my results. Definitely, hiring them again to do my next fence."
Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
66
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Serving Byfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They showed up when they said they would both to do the estimate and the job. Wait time from accepting the quote to actually doing the work was only a couple of weeks and price for the job was fair. They have good equipment such as a bucket truck and good sized chipper and were able to handle some large trees along the driveway.. job was completed in 1 day and final clean up was good. I would definitely use this company again."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Jenna
New to Angi

Serving Byfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We're a hardworking independent local team that takes pride in providing reliable, affordable home improvement and property maintenance services. We believe in showing up on time, communicating clearly, treating every home with respect, and leaving every job cleaner than we found it.\n\nWhether you need help with furniture assembly, painting, lawn care, general handyman projects, cleaning, or home maintenance, we have experienced team members ready to help. For projects that require licensed electrical work, we work with a licensed electrician to ensure the job is completed safely and professionally.\nOur goal is simple: quality work, fair pricing, and satisfied customers. We understand your time is valuable, so we work efficiently while paying attention to the details that matter.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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