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First Stop Home Improvement and Maintenance

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First Stop Home Improvement and Maintenance

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11 years of experience

I have been doing Home Improvement for 10 years. I'm sick of working for people who take zero pride in their work. I am very skilled in nearly all trades. A good reputation is worth whatever steps must be taken to get there. I started this career as a finish carpenter, for about 6 years. I enjoy carpentry and painting the most but my skills are not limited to just that.

I have been doing Home Improvement for 10 years. I'm sick of working for people who take zero pride in their work. I am very skilled in nearly all trades. A good reputation is worth whatever steps must be taken to get there. I started this career as a finish carpenter, for about 6 years. I enjoy carpentry and painting the most but my skills are not limited to just that.

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Earth Moving Solutions LLC

McKinley Street
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Earth Moving Solutions LLC

McKinley Street
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Specializing in all aspects of excavation, site work and development. New home foundations. Home additions and concrete walls and slabs . Sewer and water repair, and new installation. Top soil, stone, and gravel sales and delivery

Specializing in all aspects of excavation, site work and development. New home foundations. Home additions and concrete walls and slabs . Sewer and water repair, and new installation. Top soil, stone, and gravel sales and delivery

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Braydens Landscaping

33 Brook Street
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Braydens Landscaping

33 Brook Street
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5 years of experience

Brayden's Landscaping is a licensed and insured landscape company who has been providing residents of Easthampton and the surrounding communities with above and beyond lawn care and landscape since 2020!

Brayden's Landscaping is a licensed and insured landscape company who has been providing residents of Easthampton and the surrounding communities with above and beyond lawn care and landscape since 2020!

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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
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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

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Cedar Horticultural Services

Culdaff Street
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Cedar Horticultural Services

Culdaff Street
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Full service landscaping in Western Massachusetts. High level attention to detail & quality customer service.

Full service landscaping in Western Massachusetts. High level attention to detail & quality customer service.

Always Reliable Excavating

35 Fairlawn St
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Always Reliable Excavating

35 Fairlawn St
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
"The guys were very reliable and did excellent work. They are very customer-service oriented, which we appreciated. They were knowledgeable, friendly, professional. They cleaned up everything. We were very happy with their work."

Margaret K on January 2018

"The guys were very reliable and did excellent work. They are very customer-service oriented, which we appreciated. They were knowledgeable, friendly, professional. They cleaned up everything. We were very happy with their work."

Margaret K on January 2018

Green By Malone LLC

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Green By Malone LLC

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Green By Malone LLC is a small landscaping company operating locally. Get your first mow and trim free if you sign up for weekly or biweekly mowing for this season before June 1st. We offer a variety of billing options: per job, monthly, seasonal contracts.

Green By Malone LLC is a small landscaping company operating locally. Get your first mow and trim free if you sign up for weekly or biweekly mowing for this season before June 1st. We offer a variety of billing options: per job, monthly, seasonal contracts.

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

If you like the look of mulch in your plant beds, be aware that it can attract a variety of pests, including termites. To avoid wood-to-foundation contact, leave a one-foot barrier around your house and fill it in with rocks or gravel, starting mulch past that barrier and working it outward into your plant beds. 

Depending on the size of the river rock and the density of your soil, add woven landscape fabric or sand under river rock. The extra layer will ensure your river rock sits evenly and doesn't create puddles or uneven areas throughout the design. In some cases, nothing is necessary beneath river rock, but be sure to speak with a landscaper to keep your landscaping looking sharp.

There should be a 1-inch thick layer of sand underneath your pavers in order to provide a proper base.

A 40-pound bag of topsoil covers 0.76 cubic feet, enough for 4.5 square feet with a 2-inch depth or 36 square feet with a .25-inch depth, such as topdressing a standard garden bed. If you want 2 inches of fresh topsoil for your 36-square-foot garden bed, you’ll need eight 40-pound bags.

Hydroseeding is a great option for sloped yards, as sod might not root as well. Hydroseeding also traditionally creates sprouts faster than normal seeding—up to a full week faster. Additionally, you can customize your slurry mix with hydroseed, allowing you to create a mixture that will work specifically for your yard’s conditions. 

It’s important to remember that hydroseeded lawns require a lot of water during the first few weeks of installation, which can be time-consuming and costly. Additionally, the installation window tends to be shorter than that of sod and traditional grass. 

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