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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 Reading, 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."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Pro Cut Landscape & Design
4.9(
190
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We here at Pro Cut Landscape & Design, proudly serve Watertown and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our ability to take on any project large or small, residential or commercial. We make sure when completing each project that our customer's needs and wants are fully in mind and we aim to exceed their expectations to ensure a lifelong customer. We complete each project cleanly, on time, and done right the first time. Contact us for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Y & C Landscaping & Masonry
4.6(
57
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did an amazing job replacing approximately 20-30 rotted landscape timbers around my driveway and raised garden bed. Very professional and efficient. Would absolutely use them again"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
5.0(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Reading, 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 Reading, 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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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
68
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently hired Zacarias Tree & Landscaping to remove four very large ash trees from our properties, and we couldn't have been more impressed. The work required a crane because the trees were close to our homes, neighboring properties, stone walls and gardens. From start to finish, the crew was professional, organized and extremely skilled. It was clear that everyone knew exactly what to do, and they worked together with remarkable precision to protect the surrounding property while safely removing the trees. They arrived when they said they would, worked efficiently and left the property clean when the job was finished. We were so pleased with their work that we will also ask them to return to plant new trees. If you're looking for a company that is experienced, careful and takes pride in doing the job right, I highly recommend Zacarias Tree & Landscaping."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time12 hrs
27 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 Reading, 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

+47

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Reading, 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
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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