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Romeo's Service

4.50(
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Romeo's Service

4.50(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 2 years of experience, Romeo's Service committed to excellence 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. Call us today!

"Hard workers but sometimes seemed to bog down."

Anthony T on March 2025

With 2 years of experience, Romeo's Service committed to excellence 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. Call us today!

"Hard workers but sometimes seemed to bog down."

Anthony T on March 2025



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M.S. Ward Land Enhancement

5.00(
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M.S. Ward Land Enhancement

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

M.S. Ward Land Enhancement LLC offers all aspects of excavation and site construction, land reclamation and clearing, excavating, drainage, patios and sidewalks, retaining walls, thining, brush removal, ditch Cleaning driveway construction, . We enjoy engaging with our customers to insure we meet your specific needs and we insure a safe and clean job site. M.S Ward Land Enhancement takes great pride in bettering the land and properties we work on.

"Excellent work great rates"

Marc L on September 2022

M.S. Ward Land Enhancement LLC offers all aspects of excavation and site construction, land reclamation and clearing, excavating, drainage, patios and sidewalks, retaining walls, thining, brush removal, ditch Cleaning driveway construction, . We enjoy engaging with our customers to insure we meet your specific needs and we insure a safe and clean job site. M.S Ward Land Enhancement takes great pride in bettering the land and properties we work on.

"Excellent work great rates"

Marc L on September 2022


Hardick Enterprises, LLC

5.00(
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Hardick Enterprises, LLC

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

Hardick Enterprises, LLC Operates as a Full Service General Contracting Firm with complete in house service that does not subcontract out any part of the job. We bill our clients on a per project basis with promotional discounts for return service work & new customer referrals.

Hardick Enterprises, LLC Operates as a Full Service General Contracting Firm with complete in house service that does not subcontract out any part of the job. We bill our clients on a per project basis with promotional discounts for return service work & new customer referrals.


Twin Tier Landscaping & TREE Service

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Twin Tier Landscaping & TREE Service

1.00(
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39 years of experience

Over 25 Years Experience < In Business Since 1986 < Fully Insured For CITY or PRIVATE Jobs < FREE ESTIMATES < Emergency Services < Any Day Any Time < 10% Senior Citizen Discounts (60 yrs or older) < TREE Health Consultant < TREE Climber < Bucket Truck For Over Home Tree REMOVAL < Landscape Consultant < Landscape Design < Payments Due Upon Job Completion < All Sub-Contractors that we choose to hire are fully insured & Licensed <

"His crew took down three trees and left my yard a huge mess. Tire ruts everywhere! He told me he would come back and roll the whole yard to fix it. I haven't seen or heard a word from him since. I've been calling almost daily and can't get him to return my call. DO NOT HIRE THIS CROOK FOR ANYTHING!!!"

Eric S on May 2020

Over 25 Years Experience < In Business Since 1986 < Fully Insured For CITY or PRIVATE Jobs < FREE ESTIMATES < Emergency Services < Any Day Any Time < 10% Senior Citizen Discounts (60 yrs or older) < TREE Health Consultant < TREE Climber < Bucket Truck For Over Home Tree REMOVAL < Landscape Consultant < Landscape Design < Payments Due Upon Job Completion < All Sub-Contractors that we choose to hire are fully insured & Licensed <

"His crew took down three trees and left my yard a huge mess. Tire ruts everywhere! He told me he would come back and roll the whole yard to fix it. I haven't seen or heard a word from him since. I've been calling almost daily and can't get him to return my call. DO NOT HIRE THIS CROOK FOR ANYTHING!!!"

Eric S on May 2020


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ABG Contracting

3.20(
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ABG Contracting

3.20(
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Customers say: Terrific value
20 years of experience

ABG Contracting specializes in painting and landscaping along with snow removal services. Call today and I'll provide you with a free estimate! Residential Senior Citizen & Disabled Customers receive discount!!!!!!!! Landlords , Realtors , Commercial & Private Residences welcomed!

"Just weeks after installation, siding began falling off. After numerous calls, ABG Contracting (Milton Price) finally came out and used glue to try to secure the siding. Within days, that solution failed. Once again we contacted ABG Contracting but they didn't return to fix the siding until the following summer. Shortly thereafter, MORE siding fell off. They have not responded to text messages, phone calls, or email requests for repairs. In addition to the siding issue, ABG failed to install flashing when they installed the roof vent pipe, which created water damage to the walls and ceiling in the bathroom. The damaged drywall will need to be replaced, re-primed, and re-painted. ABG installed the entrance door incorrectly (out of plumb) and we had to remove it and reinstall it."

Gary K on August 2018

ABG Contracting specializes in painting and landscaping along with snow removal services. Call today and I'll provide you with a free estimate! Residential Senior Citizen & Disabled Customers receive discount!!!!!!!! Landlords , Realtors , Commercial & Private Residences welcomed!

"Just weeks after installation, siding began falling off. After numerous calls, ABG Contracting (Milton Price) finally came out and used glue to try to secure the siding. Within days, that solution failed. Once again we contacted ABG Contracting but they didn't return to fix the siding until the following summer. Shortly thereafter, MORE siding fell off. They have not responded to text messages, phone calls, or email requests for repairs. In addition to the siding issue, ABG failed to install flashing when they installed the roof vent pipe, which created water damage to the walls and ceiling in the bathroom. The damaged drywall will need to be replaced, re-primed, and re-painted. ABG installed the entrance door incorrectly (out of plumb) and we had to remove it and reinstall it."

Gary K on August 2018


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Sensible Maintenance Solutions

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Sensible Maintenance Solutions

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13 years of experience

As owner/operators we put our years of experience to work for you. Our vast array of skills means you have a one call solution for all your home or business repair, maintenance, and improvement needs. Additionally, we have working relationships with many talented trades-persons. So no matter the task, be it us or our associates, we can assure you the right person tends to your needs. We do not offer financing options. We do accept cash, checks, and credit cards.

As owner/operators we put our years of experience to work for you. Our vast array of skills means you have a one call solution for all your home or business repair, maintenance, and improvement needs. Additionally, we have working relationships with many talented trades-persons. So no matter the task, be it us or our associates, we can assure you the right person tends to your needs. We do not offer financing options. We do accept cash, checks, and credit cards.


Elmore Enterprises, Inc.

3.75(
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Elmore Enterprises, Inc.

3.75(
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Customers say: Quality work
22 years of experience

Elmore Enterprises, Inc. has been making a name for themselves in Tompkins, Schuyler, and Seneca County areas for nearly ten years. We specialize in providing the ultimate full service experience for our clients. We have a work crew of 4 to 8 people. We have each new client fill out an information form along with a credit card authorization form. We bill once per month, send out, by email or mail, the invoice and bill the credit card the next day. Our customers love it because they get the information, yet we take care of the details for them. Corner to corner, season to season, trust your curb appeal to Elmore Enterprises, Inc. and relax. From design services and excavation, to execution and maintenance, we are able to provide you with complete package in year-round Property Beautification. Excavation Service: Elmore Enterprises, Inc. is your excavation expert. Whether you need property cleared for building or a big hole for a new swimming pool, Elmore Excavates! We started offering small site development and excavation five years ago to our existing clients. Our thoroughness and attention to detail along with our equipment knowledge has built our company an excellent excavation reputation, so much so that we have expanded our services to offer full site development. Some of the Excavation Services we offer include but are not limited to: Clearing Land Removal of Railroad Ties Grading & Leveling Removal of Boulders & Large Rocks Stump Removal Digging for Septic tanks and Drain Fields Digging Foundations Pools and Ponds Erosion Control Our well maintained fleet allow us to disperse multiple crews to multiple sites quickly and efficiently. We are committed to excellence from the very first phone call. You can expect prompt service, detailed and accurate quotes, and careful, efficient execution of all services offered. You will be impressed with the clean, professional appearance of our friendly and courteous staff. Landscaping Services: Elmore Enterprises, Inc. offers full scale landscaping services. our in-house designer will meet with you and for a small fee will create custom blueprints for your property, which are yours to keep. The fee is then credited back to your services upon contracting us to carry out the work. Our landscaping services encompass both build out and maintenance of your design. we specialize in creating a unique and lovely landscape, for your, that will enhance your home and increase your property value. Some of the designs features we offer are: Curbing, Bed Borders, Stepping Stones and Pavers Porch and Patios Water Features, Fountains & Ponds Gazebos & Outdoor Rooms Mediation Gardens Timber and Stone Retaining Walls Concrete, Sidewalks, Stamped or Colored Radiant Heat Sidewalks (Never Shovel Snow Again!) Removal of Toxic Railroad Ties and Replace with Eco-Friendly Landscaping Materials Our landscaping crews are knowledgeable and friendly. They pay special attention to detail and leave your home and property looking exquisite. Snow Plowing & ice Removal: Snow does not discriminate and neither does Elmore Enterprises, Inc. Large driveways or small, public or private, parking lots and sidewalks, we will help you manage the winter white. With over sixteen year combined experience and a HUGE assortment of equipment, we can move a lot of snow FAST! We are equipped to maintain a property of any size. Snow Plow services require a full season commitment. Rates can be based either per visit or per season, with billing on a monthly basis. Please note: we are not an "On-Call" service. We live in New York. It is going to snow. Save money and headaches by planning ahead and schedule your service in advance. Annual Contracts available and preferred. Other Services Available: Salting Liquid De-icing Liquid Application of Anti-Icing Compounds (we spray liquid agent on the pavement before the storm to keep ice from bondin...

"Worked for this company, they wrongfully terminated me for working outside my job description and asking for more money to do it."

JAREd C on August 2022

Elmore Enterprises, Inc. has been making a name for themselves in Tompkins, Schuyler, and Seneca County areas for nearly ten years. We specialize in providing the ultimate full service experience for our clients. We have a work crew of 4 to 8 people. We have each new client fill out an information form along with a credit card authorization form. We bill once per month, send out, by email or mail, the invoice and bill the credit card the next day. Our customers love it because they get the information, yet we take care of the details for them. Corner to corner, season to season, trust your curb appeal to Elmore Enterprises, Inc. and relax. From design services and excavation, to execution and maintenance, we are able to provide you with complete package in year-round Property Beautification. Excavation Service: Elmore Enterprises, Inc. is your excavation expert. Whether you need property cleared for building or a big hole for a new swimming pool, Elmore Excavates! We started offering small site development and excavation five years ago to our existing clients. Our thoroughness and attention to detail along with our equipment knowledge has built our company an excellent excavation reputation, so much so that we have expanded our services to offer full site development. Some of the Excavation Services we offer include but are not limited to: Clearing Land Removal of Railroad Ties Grading & Leveling Removal of Boulders & Large Rocks Stump Removal Digging for Septic tanks and Drain Fields Digging Foundations Pools and Ponds Erosion Control Our well maintained fleet allow us to disperse multiple crews to multiple sites quickly and efficiently. We are committed to excellence from the very first phone call. You can expect prompt service, detailed and accurate quotes, and careful, efficient execution of all services offered. You will be impressed with the clean, professional appearance of our friendly and courteous staff. Landscaping Services: Elmore Enterprises, Inc. offers full scale landscaping services. our in-house designer will meet with you and for a small fee will create custom blueprints for your property, which are yours to keep. The fee is then credited back to your services upon contracting us to carry out the work. Our landscaping services encompass both build out and maintenance of your design. we specialize in creating a unique and lovely landscape, for your, that will enhance your home and increase your property value. Some of the designs features we offer are: Curbing, Bed Borders, Stepping Stones and Pavers Porch and Patios Water Features, Fountains & Ponds Gazebos & Outdoor Rooms Mediation Gardens Timber and Stone Retaining Walls Concrete, Sidewalks, Stamped or Colored Radiant Heat Sidewalks (Never Shovel Snow Again!) Removal of Toxic Railroad Ties and Replace with Eco-Friendly Landscaping Materials Our landscaping crews are knowledgeable and friendly. They pay special attention to detail and leave your home and property looking exquisite. Snow Plowing & ice Removal: Snow does not discriminate and neither does Elmore Enterprises, Inc. Large driveways or small, public or private, parking lots and sidewalks, we will help you manage the winter white. With over sixteen year combined experience and a HUGE assortment of equipment, we can move a lot of snow FAST! We are equipped to maintain a property of any size. Snow Plow services require a full season commitment. Rates can be based either per visit or per season, with billing on a monthly basis. Please note: we are not an "On-Call" service. We live in New York. It is going to snow. Save money and headaches by planning ahead and schedule your service in advance. Annual Contracts available and preferred. Other Services Available: Salting Liquid De-icing Liquid Application of Anti-Icing Compounds (we spray liquid agent on the pavement before the storm to keep ice from bondin...

"Worked for this company, they wrongfully terminated me for working outside my job description and asking for more money to do it."

JAREd C on August 2022


KRP TRUCKING & EXCAVATING

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KRP TRUCKING & EXCAVATING

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

We employ an average of seven to twelve employees; our headquarter office is located in Horseheads where we've lived and worked for over twenty years; we maintain over a million dollars' worth of heavy equipment and trucks to service your every requirement. We now accept credit cards.

We employ an average of seven to twelve employees; our headquarter office is located in Horseheads where we've lived and worked for over twenty years; we maintain over a million dollars' worth of heavy equipment and trucks to service your every requirement. We now accept credit cards.


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ELEGANT ESTATES

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ELEGANT ESTATES

4.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
26 years of experience

Elegant Estates offers pressure wash, soft wash, and paver revitalization to residential and commercial properties. We have professional equipment and quality detergents that will handle even the toughest of stains. After more than two decades of installing beautiful backyard patios and outdoor living spaces, we have shifted our focus to another desperate homeowner need - the cleaning and maintenance of those areas by way of a qualified power washing service. We set our sights on building out our custom cleaning equipment in order to service hundreds of our past and current clients. That journey of equipment design, construction, and staff training has led us all over America to make sure we have the best equipment and best training to handle all of your wash needs. We look forward to speaking with you about your cleaning needs!

"We hired Chris at Elegant Estates in 2024 for a job involving house washing and paver restoration. I was amazed by his dedication, energy, and professionalism. I have not received such excellent service from any other home improvement contractor. Planning the job weeks ahead of time was effortless. Chris has an efficient online system for communicating about estimates. He arrived at the appointed time with one assistant, and they worked meticulously all day. At the end he gave an honest explanation of the factors involved and his decisions. Every aspect of the job was done to the highest standard. He is a rare contractor that I would trust to do a job when I wasn’t present."

Eric W on June 2024

Elegant Estates offers pressure wash, soft wash, and paver revitalization to residential and commercial properties. We have professional equipment and quality detergents that will handle even the toughest of stains. After more than two decades of installing beautiful backyard patios and outdoor living spaces, we have shifted our focus to another desperate homeowner need - the cleaning and maintenance of those areas by way of a qualified power washing service. We set our sights on building out our custom cleaning equipment in order to service hundreds of our past and current clients. That journey of equipment design, construction, and staff training has led us all over America to make sure we have the best equipment and best training to handle all of your wash needs. We look forward to speaking with you about your cleaning needs!

"We hired Chris at Elegant Estates in 2024 for a job involving house washing and paver restoration. I was amazed by his dedication, energy, and professionalism. I have not received such excellent service from any other home improvement contractor. Planning the job weeks ahead of time was effortless. Chris has an efficient online system for communicating about estimates. He arrived at the appointed time with one assistant, and they worked meticulously all day. At the end he gave an honest explanation of the factors involved and his decisions. Every aspect of the job was done to the highest standard. He is a rare contractor that I would trust to do a job when I wasn’t present."

Eric W on June 2024

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can put topsoil over sand to encourage grass growth. The topsoil will help to improve water retention and promote grass roots’ development, making it a recommended step of the seeding process. Adding a layer of topsoil will provide additional nutrients to the sandy soil, helping the grass grow and remain healthy through many seasons.

Yes, you can lay pea gravel directly on the dirt. First, dig a trench 2 to 6 inches deep the length and width of the area you want to cover. Plants and weeds will eventually grow through the pea gravel if you don’t lay down landscaping cloth.

The best time to lay mulch depends on the type of mulch and the reason for installing it: 

  • Summer: Adding extra mulch helps soil retain moisture and keeps weeds at bay, allowing plants to thrive. 

  • Fall: Adding mulch helps control weeds and keeps soil and roots warm during the cooler months. Aim to add a layer of mulch 2 to 4 inches deep.

  • Winter: Mulch around perennial plants to help keep them insulated.

  • Spring: Wait until the ground has thawed. Depending on the thickness, add between 1 and 4 inches of mulch to provide freeze and rain protection and enrich the soil.

Costs vary, but you can expect to spend between $1,000 and $4,000 to prepare land for a mobile home or before you build a house. You’ll need to clear enough land for the foundation, which may require leveling or grading, as well as removing trees, stumps, and plants. Don’t forget to plan for permits and fees and the installation of a gas line, water line, and sewer main.

A 40-pound bag of topsoil covers 0.76 cubic feet, enough for 4.5 square feet with a 2-inch depth or 36 square feet with a .25-inch depth, such as topdressing a standard garden bed. If you want 2 inches of fresh topsoil for your 36-square-foot garden bed, you’ll need eight 40-pound bags.

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