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Avatar for DMZ Landscaping & Masonry
DMZ Landscaping & Masonry
4.8(
66
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Malden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"DMZ were quick to come out and offer a quote and were able to do the job quickly. The crew that did the work were thorough, friendly, responded to specific request I asked of them. Price was very fair. A very good experience."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Y & C Landscaping & Masonry
4.6(
57
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Malden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Y&C landscaping did several projects in my yard such ans installed a fence, repaired a fence, build a timber playground area using wood chips . They also are replacing sprinkler heads that needed to be moved due to the project. The entire crew was hard-working, respectful and neat. The price was very fair and I am already considering them for a project for next year. Highly recommend."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
5.0(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Malden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Edison for a small 1,000 sq ft backyard landscaping project in South Boston. He did a great job of listening to what I wanted, making recommendations, explaining different aspects of the project and completing it quickly. He neither oversold nor undersold and responded quickly to my questions with detailed suggestions, but always deferring to my decisions in the end. The finished product was very well-done and an amazing newly landscaped backyard."
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Trust Landscaping and Tree Care
4.8(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Malden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Minor came and gave a free estimate and when he returned a few days later, he was prompt and very professional. When the job was complete he removed all the debris and trucked it away and he left it cleaner than it was before."
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+41

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WS Builders Corp
4.1(
69
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Malden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My house needed to be repaired from a huge fire. I was looking for a GC that has extensive knowledge of fire damage. After multiple quotes, I chose WS Builders because the owner was very professional and knew what he was talking about. Wladimir assisted me from beginning to end. We gutted the whole house and replace all the electricity. This was a big project and it was necessary to find a GC who had previous experience in rebuilding a house damaged by fire. I am very please with Wladimir's work ethic and professionalism. He had a quick turnaround and communicated thoroughly to ensure that I fully understand what was going on during the project. I recommend using him if you are looking for somebody with years of experience. Regardless of what job it is, he has the subcontractors to ensure the job is completed in a timely manner."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
68
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Malden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn’t be more impressed with the crew. I fully expected them to need a heavy crane for this job, but they expertly climbed up and took the tree down systematically, branch by branch. Their level of precision and care was incredible—they made sure every single branch came down safely, completely protecting all of our surrounding decorative trees without a scratch. Meticulous, professional, and hardworking from start to finish. A job wonderfully done!"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time12 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Junior's Landscaping
4.7(
30
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Malden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My lawn needed a good dethatching, and when the crew arrived, the lawn was still wet. Instead of rushing the job, they came back later in the day and dethatched it once it had dried — exactly the way it should be done. Most landscapers would not have taken that extra step. They also edged the beds and added fresh mulch and compost. The crew was professional, attentive, and very responsive to my needs throughout the entire project. By far the best job done on my property in years at a fair price."
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+40

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Edgar Landscaping and Construction
4.4(
105
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Malden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The results were amazing. David and his crew came early and went right to work. They transplanted some very large hosta, pruned several flowering trees and bushes, and cut back several perennials. There was a huge amount of debris which they hauled away, leaving my yard â pristineâ and all set for winter. We will definitely use Edgar Landscaping and Construction agai.n."
My jobs
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Malden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Diego and his crew did a great job! This was a large 1,200 square foot patio area renovation that included a paver patio, pea gravel patio, grass (sod), cobblestones and a new privacy fence. I then hired him to mulch the property (20 yards). He came when he said he would, cleaned up and got the whole project done in a little over a week. Highly recommend!!"
Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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