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"Rick and I want to tell you how happy we are with your crew's work! They did a fantastic job! We will be using your services in the future and will recommend your company to all our friends!!! We will also post a good review on Angi..... keep up the great work"

Penny D on September 2025

7 years experience, quality work and professional, very favorable prices

"Rick and I want to tell you how happy we are with your crew's work! They did a fantastic job! We will be using your services in the future and will recommend your company to all our friends!!! We will also post a good review on Angi..... keep up the great work"

Penny D on September 2025


"Amazing quality of workmanship. Very pleased with flagstone patio and fire pit"

Stephen P on October 2024

Some of the services we offer at RSOutdoor Improvement are landscaping, landscape installs, sod installation, plantings, hardscaping, retaining walls, fire pits, patios and more! We are a owner-operated business and look forward to working with you all!

"Amazing quality of workmanship. Very pleased with flagstone patio and fire pit"

Stephen P on October 2024


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Hingewood Tree, LLC

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Hingewood Tree, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Hingewood Tree is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great tree guys!"

THOMAS L on July 2024

Hingewood Tree is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great tree guys!"

THOMAS L on July 2024


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Thomas Tree Care, LLC

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Thomas Tree Care, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your yard as if it were our own. We have 8 years of experience with TREE TRIMMING, TREE REMOVAL to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction! We also offer CUSTOM WOOD CARVING - CALL TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE! +Tree Removal +Tree Trimming +Chainsaw Custom Carving

"Robert did a great job and did everything my husband and I asked him to do."

Tonya J on September 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your yard as if it were our own. We have 8 years of experience with TREE TRIMMING, TREE REMOVAL to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction! We also offer CUSTOM WOOD CARVING - CALL TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE! +Tree Removal +Tree Trimming +Chainsaw Custom Carving

"Robert did a great job and did everything my husband and I asked him to do."

Tonya J on September 2025


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Seven Springs Landscape Maintenance, LLC

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Seven Springs Landscape Maintenance, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Seven Springs Landscape Maintenance is a top quality landscape improvement organization dedicated to the enhancement of the environment for the benefit of the entire community. We provide residential and commercial landscape maintenance as well as many other services. Owned and operated by Aaron Driver, an Air Force veteran with a love of horticulture that drove him to pursue a degree in the subject. He has over 10 years of experience in the field.

"Aaron completely landscapes our yard. He drew up a terrific plan and we worked on fine tuning the job. He is now in his second year helping us. Aaron is professional and very educated about the job. We recommend him highly."

Karen H on March 2020

Seven Springs Landscape Maintenance is a top quality landscape improvement organization dedicated to the enhancement of the environment for the benefit of the entire community. We provide residential and commercial landscape maintenance as well as many other services. Owned and operated by Aaron Driver, an Air Force veteran with a love of horticulture that drove him to pursue a degree in the subject. He has over 10 years of experience in the field.

"Aaron completely landscapes our yard. He drew up a terrific plan and we worked on fine tuning the job. He is now in his second year helping us. Aaron is professional and very educated about the job. We recommend him highly."

Karen H on March 2020


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Franco Landscaping, Hardscaping & Maintaining

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Franco Landscaping, Hardscaping & Maintaining

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
25 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Franco and his crew did an incredible job removing fallen leaves in the fall. They also came back and removed 6 tress, removed overgrown shrubs.I would highly recommend Franco and his crews for any landscape or yard work. they're great to work for and very reasonable with their pricing."

Arlene T on August 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Franco and his crew did an incredible job removing fallen leaves in the fall. They also came back and removed 6 tress, removed overgrown shrubs.I would highly recommend Franco and his crews for any landscape or yard work. they're great to work for and very reasonable with their pricing."

Arlene T on August 2024


Nc Top Landscaping

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Nc Top Landscaping

5.00(
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50 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Lawn mowing (big or small property) Trimming Affordable, reliable, and dependable Professional equipment 20+ year of combined experience in our 3 man crew. We take pride in the quality of work we do. FREE ESTIMATES 10% discount for calling in directly

"Ver polite, on time, efficient, easy to work, "

Danny W on September 2025

Lawn mowing (big or small property) Trimming Affordable, reliable, and dependable Professional equipment 20+ year of combined experience in our 3 man crew. We take pride in the quality of work we do. FREE ESTIMATES 10% discount for calling in directly

"Ver polite, on time, efficient, easy to work, "

Danny W on September 2025


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Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.

4.46(
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Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.

4.46(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
70 local quotes requested

Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I give them stars for showing up and performing the requested tree removal. However, not very professional; with snow predicted for the following day, the entire crew did not show up until almost noon, leaving very few hours of daylight and good weather to complete a large job. They showed up the following day to complete cleanup, but it did indeed rain/snow for most of the day. Owner did not provide a contract, just quoted a price, which I accepted. At near dark, in the rain, owner showed up and asked what I thought of the cleanup job, but with the weather and near dark I was unable to evaluate adequately. I nonetheless gave him a check for the agreed-upon amount. Only after a couple of days had passed was I able to walk out and assess the cleanup, and I was not pleased. Items were removed to clear a path for the trees to fall, and not returned to their proper spots, and the trees did not even fall in the cleared area. I am glad the trees are gone, but I had spent many months trying to fix up the area that is now trampled and still littered with branches. I will be another two to three seasons, or more, trying to reclaim my yard."

Debbie K on April 2020

Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I give them stars for showing up and performing the requested tree removal. However, not very professional; with snow predicted for the following day, the entire crew did not show up until almost noon, leaving very few hours of daylight and good weather to complete a large job. They showed up the following day to complete cleanup, but it did indeed rain/snow for most of the day. Owner did not provide a contract, just quoted a price, which I accepted. At near dark, in the rain, owner showed up and asked what I thought of the cleanup job, but with the weather and near dark I was unable to evaluate adequately. I nonetheless gave him a check for the agreed-upon amount. Only after a couple of days had passed was I able to walk out and assess the cleanup, and I was not pleased. Items were removed to clear a path for the trees to fall, and not returned to their proper spots, and the trees did not even fall in the cleared area. I am glad the trees are gone, but I had spent many months trying to fix up the area that is now trampled and still littered with branches. I will be another two to three seasons, or more, trying to reclaim my yard."

Debbie K on April 2020


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WNC Stone Works, LLC

5.00(
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WNC Stone Works, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
13 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

WNC Stone is a landscape and hardscape professional with years of experience who specializes in turning dreams into reality. WNC Stone works is devoted to providing the best quality work, having effective communication and committed to customer satisfaction. WNC Stone Works, values its customers by being reliable and showing up to your project timely.

"WNC STONE WORKS, LLC is a great company to do business with! WNC did a great job replacing my failed retaining wall. Service and scheduling were prompt and timely. The estimate was done by the owner who was very willing to work with us on staying within budget. James and his team were very personable, professional and a great pleasure to work with. Skill, efficiency, responsiveness, reliability, dependability and ease of communication were the qualities characterized by all involved with this project. James was always available to answer questions and address concerns from start to completion. The work was completed within the time-frame initially given. When the project was finished clean-up was superb! I have NEVER experienced such a thorough clean-up previous contractors! I highly recommend WNC STONE WORKS, LLC"

Lloyd S on August 2024

WNC Stone is a landscape and hardscape professional with years of experience who specializes in turning dreams into reality. WNC Stone works is devoted to providing the best quality work, having effective communication and committed to customer satisfaction. WNC Stone Works, values its customers by being reliable and showing up to your project timely.

"WNC STONE WORKS, LLC is a great company to do business with! WNC did a great job replacing my failed retaining wall. Service and scheduling were prompt and timely. The estimate was done by the owner who was very willing to work with us on staying within budget. James and his team were very personable, professional and a great pleasure to work with. Skill, efficiency, responsiveness, reliability, dependability and ease of communication were the qualities characterized by all involved with this project. James was always available to answer questions and address concerns from start to completion. The work was completed within the time-frame initially given. When the project was finished clean-up was superb! I have NEVER experienced such a thorough clean-up previous contractors! I highly recommend WNC STONE WORKS, LLC"

Lloyd S on August 2024


Wood Excavating

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Wood Excavating

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

Wood Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They were on time and the project went as described."

Kenneth F on July 2023

Wood Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They were on time and the project went as described."

Kenneth F on July 2023

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can build a pergola yourself or with a helper after you obtain any necessary building permits. A pergola can be as simple or complex as you like. Building a pergola is an excellent way to showcase your DIY skills and learn new ones along the way.

While your municipality may have its own regulations requiring pergolas or other structures to be a certain height above a fire pit, the standard recommendation is that the pergola should be at least 10 feet above the fire pit. A taller pergola allows the heat from the flames to dissipate before reaching the structure.

Your fence post holes should be about three times as wide as the post. So if your post is 4-by-4 inches, you should make your hole at least 12 inches wide. The depth of the hole depends on the height of your post, but it should be as deep as one-third of the post height.

There are a few differences between pergolas and gazebos. Both structures provide shade, but pergolas are more minimalistic, with four posts and a terraced roof. Gazebos usually have an elevated floor and are typically shaped like a polygon with six or eight open-air sides and two small sets of steps leading up to the platform. Gazebos also tend to have pointed, shingled roofs and ornate accents. If you want a structure that keeps out water on rainy days, a gazebo may be a better option—though you can purchase an awning to go over your pergola to keep out water.

A pergola needs to be anchored, and typically, concrete is the best anchor option. Pergolas should be anchored to a concrete slab or concrete footings, and this is commonly required by municipal building codes. When applying for a permit to install a pergola, be sure to check the anchoring requirements as well.

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