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Ruiz Landscaping

6 Garden Ln
4.36(
25
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Ruiz Landscaping

6 Garden Ln
4.36(
25
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a professional landscaping service covering the Boston metropolitan area. Our services include: Landscaping, Lawn & Yard Work, Tree Services, Lawn Clean-Ups, Gutter Cleanings, General Lawn Maintenance and much more! Please call us today to schedule an appointment!

"I am a regular customer of this company. The do my spring cleanup, fall cleanup, trim, mulching, and lawn maintenance. I am always amazed at how great the yard looks after they are done. They keep the edges sharp and provide the little extras that other companies do not. They show up on time, are professional and thorough. If you want a great looking yard for a reasonable price, hire this company. Their work is excellent."

Alease B on March 2025

We are a professional landscaping service covering the Boston metropolitan area. Our services include: Landscaping, Lawn & Yard Work, Tree Services, Lawn Clean-Ups, Gutter Cleanings, General Lawn Maintenance and much more! Please call us today to schedule an appointment!

"I am a regular customer of this company. The do my spring cleanup, fall cleanup, trim, mulching, and lawn maintenance. I am always amazed at how great the yard looks after they are done. They keep the edges sharp and provide the little extras that other companies do not. They show up on time, are professional and thorough. If you want a great looking yard for a reasonable price, hire this company. Their work is excellent."

Alease B on March 2025


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Roberto's Affordable Landscaping

109 Nichols Ave Apt #2
3.98(
764
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Roberto's Affordable Landscaping

109 Nichols Ave Apt #2
3.98(
764
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
466 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

Roberto Affordable Landscaping proudly serves Waltham, MA. Are you tired of spending time and money trying to keep your grass green to no avail? Let us give it a try! We specialize in providing quality, beautiful landscapes for your home or business. In every job, we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Our staff will take the time to listen to you and then create a landscape that is designed to meet your individual needs and desires. Meeting and exceeding customer expectations is how “Roberto Affordable Landscaping” has grown to one of the region’s most respected landscaping service firms. Our focus on customer service gives you confidence that your property will be designed, installed, and maintained to industry standards and beyond. With 12 years of experience we know how to get it done right. Please Email or Text us today to schedule an appointment!

"Roberto and his crew did an outstanding job! We usually do all of our hedge abs shrub trimming ourselves, but with a few other projects going on we hadn’t gotten them all season long and they were seriously overgrown. Since we COULD do it ourselves, we had a limit on what we were willing to pay, so we were getting several quotes … most of which were higher than we had hoped. Roberto worked with us on the pricing, which was good news because now it was off of our plate! His crew was there the early next day … fast, friendly, courteous, conscientious and neat! We are now looking to have Roberto and his crew back to take a few more projects off of our plate too! If you want a great job, at great price, by a great crew … we highly recommend Roberto’s Affordable Lands aping!"

James L on September 2025

Roberto Affordable Landscaping proudly serves Waltham, MA. Are you tired of spending time and money trying to keep your grass green to no avail? Let us give it a try! We specialize in providing quality, beautiful landscapes for your home or business. In every job, we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Our staff will take the time to listen to you and then create a landscape that is designed to meet your individual needs and desires. Meeting and exceeding customer expectations is how “Roberto Affordable Landscaping” has grown to one of the region’s most respected landscaping service firms. Our focus on customer service gives you confidence that your property will be designed, installed, and maintained to industry standards and beyond. With 12 years of experience we know how to get it done right. Please Email or Text us today to schedule an appointment!

"Roberto and his crew did an outstanding job! We usually do all of our hedge abs shrub trimming ourselves, but with a few other projects going on we hadn’t gotten them all season long and they were seriously overgrown. Since we COULD do it ourselves, we had a limit on what we were willing to pay, so we were getting several quotes … most of which were higher than we had hoped. Roberto worked with us on the pricing, which was good news because now it was off of our plate! His crew was there the early next day … fast, friendly, courteous, conscientious and neat! We are now looking to have Roberto and his crew back to take a few more projects off of our plate too! If you want a great job, at great price, by a great crew … we highly recommend Roberto’s Affordable Lands aping!"

James L on September 2025


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M&L Landscaping Construction

118 Adams St
4.88(
88
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M&L Landscaping Construction

118 Adams St
4.88(
88
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
283 local quotes requested

Locally owned business with over 12 years of experience. Custom Paver Patios, walkways, retaining walls, and driveways. We also offer full clean up landscaping, hardscaping, and stone work. Passionate about serving our local community and continuing to deliver great customer service. Feel free to call or text with questions regarding your projects. Look forward to working with you on all your home endeavors.

"M&L Landscaping Construction is absolutely incredible! You will not regret hiring Leo and his team for your project. I first hired Leo for one job, and after seeing the quality, precision, and care in his work, I immediately brought him back for a second. The first project included pavers, a retaining wall with built-in seating, a garden bed, patio/paver installation, fence installation, and a composite deck with stairs. The second project was for my rental property and involved an insurance claim to repair the facade of the house. That work included installing stone veneers on the front of my home, constructing a new deck with a roof, building a stone wall with fencing, and completing a blacktop driveway. What truly sets M&L apart is not just the beauty and craftsmanship of their work, but the professionalism, organization, and integrity behind it. Leo’s team is respectful of your property, punctual, and incredibly hardworking. They take pride in what they do and it shows in every detail—from layout precision to cleanup after completion. Equally impressive is how Leo manages the business side of things. He’s communicative, transparent, and extremely reliable—qualities that are rare to find in the contracting world. He provides clear timelines, fair pricing, and proactive updates, so you always know where things stand. Having worked with many contractors over the years, I can confidently say that M&L Landscaping Construction is top-notch from start to finish. I was so impressed that I even referred my parents for their driveway paver installation—and, just as expected, it came out beautiful. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, skilled, and professional landscaping and construction team, hire M&L Landscaping Construction. You’ll be glad you did!"

Shamiah V on October 2025

Locally owned business with over 12 years of experience. Custom Paver Patios, walkways, retaining walls, and driveways. We also offer full clean up landscaping, hardscaping, and stone work. Passionate about serving our local community and continuing to deliver great customer service. Feel free to call or text with questions regarding your projects. Look forward to working with you on all your home endeavors.

"M&L Landscaping Construction is absolutely incredible! You will not regret hiring Leo and his team for your project. I first hired Leo for one job, and after seeing the quality, precision, and care in his work, I immediately brought him back for a second. The first project included pavers, a retaining wall with built-in seating, a garden bed, patio/paver installation, fence installation, and a composite deck with stairs. The second project was for my rental property and involved an insurance claim to repair the facade of the house. That work included installing stone veneers on the front of my home, constructing a new deck with a roof, building a stone wall with fencing, and completing a blacktop driveway. What truly sets M&L apart is not just the beauty and craftsmanship of their work, but the professionalism, organization, and integrity behind it. Leo’s team is respectful of your property, punctual, and incredibly hardworking. They take pride in what they do and it shows in every detail—from layout precision to cleanup after completion. Equally impressive is how Leo manages the business side of things. He’s communicative, transparent, and extremely reliable—qualities that are rare to find in the contracting world. He provides clear timelines, fair pricing, and proactive updates, so you always know where things stand. Having worked with many contractors over the years, I can confidently say that M&L Landscaping Construction is top-notch from start to finish. I was so impressed that I even referred my parents for their driveway paver installation—and, just as expected, it came out beautiful. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, skilled, and professional landscaping and construction team, hire M&L Landscaping Construction. You’ll be glad you did!"

Shamiah V on October 2025


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I'Mconstruction

35 Oregon Ave
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro

I'Mconstruction

35 Oregon Ave
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great work, very professional."

Denise A on August 2025

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great work, very professional."

Denise A on August 2025


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Adelino Soares Construction

1255 Sharps Lot Rd
4.33(
144
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Adelino Soares Construction

1255 Sharps Lot Rd
4.33(
144
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
48 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

30 years experience in the construction industry, with many satisfied customers. I guarantee you will be pleased with my work. We return our calls as soon as possible. We accept cash and checks. Feel free to call for a free estimate, we will be glad to help you! Award winning.

"They did everything as promised in quote and it is better than expected. Very professional and would recommend this company to anyone that needs this type of work done!!!"

Douglas M on August 2025

30 years experience in the construction industry, with many satisfied customers. I guarantee you will be pleased with my work. We return our calls as soon as possible. We accept cash and checks. Feel free to call for a free estimate, we will be glad to help you! Award winning.

"They did everything as promised in quote and it is better than expected. Very professional and would recommend this company to anyone that needs this type of work done!!!"

Douglas M on August 2025


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E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC.

56 Newburyport Turnpike
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro

E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC.

56 Newburyport Turnpike
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
118 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality workmanship with professionalism and respect on every project. Specializing in all phases of commercial and residential hardscaping and landscaping—including patios, retaining walls, walkways, lawn care, and seasonal cleanups—we are dedicated to achieving exceptional results with a focus on precision and durability. Beyond construction, we are committed to supporting and serving our local community. We look forward to bringing your outdoor vision to life.

"Very good and excellent professional with a pleasant attitude and friendly for you budget and large and small project"

Raymond O on September 2025

We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality workmanship with professionalism and respect on every project. Specializing in all phases of commercial and residential hardscaping and landscaping—including patios, retaining walls, walkways, lawn care, and seasonal cleanups—we are dedicated to achieving exceptional results with a focus on precision and durability. Beyond construction, we are committed to supporting and serving our local community. We look forward to bringing your outdoor vision to life.

"Very good and excellent professional with a pleasant attitude and friendly for you budget and large and small project"

Raymond O on September 2025


K J A S Tree Services

4.97(
29
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Approved Pro

K J A S Tree Services

4.97(
29
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
131 local quotes requested

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"This company was the first to respond to my request, provided a quote and was able to perform the service within two days of my request. They were fast, efficient, and ready and willing to work."

DONNA C on October 2025

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"This company was the first to respond to my request, provided a quote and was able to perform the service within two days of my request. They were fast, efficient, and ready and willing to work."

DONNA C on October 2025


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Jason Landscaping Construction

Based In
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Jason Landscaping Construction

Based In
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping and construction services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I hired Jason Landscaping to repair and repoint the foundation of my home. They were quick to come out to see the project and give me an estimate. The price they quoted was very fair. They started the project when they said they would and finished on time when they said they would. I thought the work that was done was outstanding! I will be hiring them again for other masonary projects around my home."

Joseph T on August 2024

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping and construction services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I hired Jason Landscaping to repair and repoint the foundation of my home. They were quick to come out to see the project and give me an estimate. The price they quoted was very fair. They started the project when they said they would and finished on time when they said they would. I thought the work that was done was outstanding! I will be hiring them again for other masonary projects around my home."

Joseph T on August 2024


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Mas Landscaping

P.O. Box 130
4.63(
27
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Mas Landscaping

P.O. Box 130
4.63(
27
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
25 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

M.A.S. Landscaping stands for Mark Anthony Scenna. I am from Everett Massachusetts. I established my company in February 2004. I now have accounts in Everett, Revere, Saugus, Winthrop, Malden, Medford and Cambridge. M.A.S. provides Cleanups - Maintenance - Design - Snow plowing to Residential and Commercial properties. I offer season proposals that consist of A Spring cleanup with Mulch, Weekly or bi weekly Lawn and property Maintenance, Fertilizing, Pruning and Fall cleanups. We also do one time jobs and projects as well. New lawn installations, Block walls, Planting, Stone borders, General Repairs, I provide nothing less than honest, dependable, quality filled services. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/MAS-Landscaping-Everett-Revere-Ma/130069190505419 Give us a call for a FREE ESTIMATE. 617-592-5657 !

M.A.S. Landscaping stands for Mark Anthony Scenna. I am from Everett Massachusetts. I established my company in February 2004. I now have accounts in Everett, Revere, Saugus, Winthrop, Malden, Medford and Cambridge. M.A.S. provides Cleanups - Maintenance - Design - Snow plowing to Residential and Commercial properties. I offer season proposals that consist of A Spring cleanup with Mulch, Weekly or bi weekly Lawn and property Maintenance, Fertilizing, Pruning and Fall cleanups. We also do one time jobs and projects as well. New lawn installations, Block walls, Planting, Stone borders, General Repairs, I provide nothing less than honest, dependable, quality filled services. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/MAS-Landscaping-Everett-Revere-Ma/130069190505419 Give us a call for a FREE ESTIMATE. 617-592-5657 !


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Challenge Masonry & Landscape

137 EUCLID AVE # 1
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

Challenge Masonry & Landscape

137 EUCLID AVE # 1
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
24 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"5 stars across the board — speed, quality, service, and cost all exceeded my expectations! The team came to measure the dimensions the same day I submitted the project request and completed the job the following week. They handled everything efficiently, including cutting the pavers to fit the posts perfectly and even helping to clean up my yard afterward. I’m extremely satisfied with their work and would highly recommend them!"

Kaiyue W on April 2025

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"5 stars across the board — speed, quality, service, and cost all exceeded my expectations! The team came to measure the dimensions the same day I submitted the project request and completed the job the following week. They handled everything efficiently, including cutting the pavers to fit the posts perfectly and even helping to clean up my yard afterward. I’m extremely satisfied with their work and would highly recommend them!"

Kaiyue W on April 2025

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

If you don’t backfill a retaining wall—either at all or adequately enough—the wall won’t drain well, and water will be able to pass through it. Poor drainage will lead to a warped wall or a buildup of hydrostatic pressure, which can eventually collapse your retaining wall. If you have particularly sloped land, consult a structural engineer to ensure your hardscaping is adding value to your home.

Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between 3 and 4 feet tall—and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it’s holding back.

Rebar is a steel support that goes inside concrete to prevent structural damage over time. Concrete is susceptible to impact, weight, and tension. By inserting rebar into the concrete during the installation, you can help extend its lifespan and avoid hazardous situations where the foundation of your home gives way to tensile forces.

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its particular material, whether it was properly installed, how well it’s maintained, and your local climate. Concrete, stone, and brick retaining walls last the longest, with concrete lasting between 50 and 100 years on average. Brick tends to last the longest, with a minimum of one century, under the right conditions. 

Timber retaining walls can start to deteriorate at 20 years, depending on the wood quality, but in the best case, they can last 40 years. Pressure-treated wood retaining walls last 30 years on average.

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