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Avatar for Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
4.8(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Sage Landscape Contractors is a full service landscape construction and tree service company serving Central New Jersey for over 40 years. With over 40 years of experience and 20,000+ happy customers across New Jersey, we bring beautiful outdoor spaces to life. From expert landscaping to custom hardscaping, we create yards that feel like home, functional, lasting, and made for your moments. Additional DBAs - Sage Landscape Contractors Inc, Sage Landscaping, Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Experts.

Tree Trimming
Sage Expert Tree Service
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+19

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Long Hill Contracting, LLC
4.9(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I meet with 5 excavators about clearing brush and putting a wood fence on my horse property. I have a nationally know show stable with Olympic caliber horses. The fields and fences have to be safe and beautiful. Ours were not , but Dave came in gave us ther reasonable and for us affordable estimate and had a real sense of quiet confidence as to how long the job would take, the smartest way to do the job and what the finished project would look like."
Excavation of contaminated soil
Loading truck for disposal of contaminated soil
Backfilling excavation with certified clean
Placement of clean material
Remediation complete

+45

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, LLC
4.9(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, LLC, 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.

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Andres General Construccion
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With 4 years of experience, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Driveway
Paint job
Paint job
Composed wood deck
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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EFB Paving and Masonry
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

*******Call Today for an Estimate @ 301-383-5135*******Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with EFB Paving and Masonry, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.\n

Pavers installation
Pavers installation
Pavers installation
Pavers installation
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
A&A Home Design, LLC
4.5(
62
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A&A Home Design are here for all your residential and commercial services needed. We do landscape construction,Hardscape construction and masonry work. The owner has 17 years experience with employees having just as much knowledge and pride in their work. We pride ourselves on our reliability, integrity, quality work and prompt service. We look forward to earning your business. \nGive us a call today for your free, no obligation estimate!

47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
4.3(
172
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gino and his team did a great job!! I tried to do this project alone and realized I was not up to the task. Gino came to our home on Sunday because he realized, I was in trouble. Gino and team did the excavation, concrete base then built a beautiful paver patio well above our expectations. He was honest, helpful and charged a very fair price. He made us feel very comfortable and did not take advantage of us knowing the predicament and poor shape of our backyard was in after I tried to do this project myself. The very same day he came to assess the job, he realized my backyard needed to be fixed ASAP. Gino started up the skid steer I rented, rolled up his sleeves and said, “Let’s get this backyard into shape and then we will talk numbers. First, you need some help, then we will talk business.” I could tell he was not going to rip me off, but I knew he was just genuinely trying to help. He saved me form any possible flooding and drainage issues prior to when he and his team could officially start the job. He's a good man, I can't say enough great things about Gino and his team."
Pavers Down
Pavers Finished and Locked in
Gino himself putting the finishing touches
Beautiful shrubs
Another walkway done

+299

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RG Tree Service
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RG Tree Services Inc. is owned and operated by Raul Garcia.\n\nRaul, an ISA-certified arborist, has over 25 years of tree care experience, serving residential and commercial customers throughout Union, Hunterdon, Somerset, and parts of Middlesex counties in New Jersey.\n\nSince 1987, we have used the latest techniques and equipment to maintain the health and beauty of trees and plants, and we take pride in giving our customers the best service possible. We arrive on time, complete the work on time, and clean up like no other company. Our customers always call to say they can?t believe what a great job we do cleaning up ? it?s like no one was ever there.\n\nOur company and work has been featured in the Forestry Products Magazine as well as in an online article in the NJ Forestry Association

Tree Fell
Trimming
Storm Damage
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Scenic Land Design
Scenic Land Design
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Scenic Land Design, Inc. has been in business since 1983, operating on one simple principle - provide each customer with high quality personalized service. With a focus on attention to detail and client satisfaction, Scenic Land Design is here to turn your residential landscape dreams into a reality, adding lasting value and curb appeal to your cherished home.

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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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