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Last update on September 26, 2019

Reviewed in September 2019
They did an excellent job fixing the chip in the tub and spraying the tub as well as the tile in the bathroom. Everything looks brand new. They save me from purchasing a new tub for this house sale. I would definitely recommend them.
Manuel's Bathtub and Tile Refinishing
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Reviewed in September 2017
completed brush then cleaned back yard
E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2017
It was good but the paint starts chipping off
Duran Services LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
The floor looked wonderful at first (Dec2016). In January we noticed a chip at the end of one board. They responded quickly and at no charge to replace the chipped board. In February,we discovered another chip on a different board . I called and hey noted it was the second occurrence and...
Empire Today - SLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
All went well, no problems, they were on time, worked hard and got all the work done in one day. They cleaned up most of the scraped off paint chips, and did a great job. The house looks great! We are very pleased.
Manor Works Ventures Inc., DBA Manor Works Painting
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Reviewed in August 2015
I was very happy with the experience that I had with Pro Edge and its Owner Joseph Deering. I needed help with bad previous interior painting and previous owners had painted the deck with paint that was chipping and looked really bad. Luiz was the job supervisor and always communicated really...
Pro Edge Painting LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
Our entry way had a very poorly done textured surface on the walls. I'm a do-it-yourselfer and normally I would have taken care of this myself but it's open all the way up to the second floor ceiling so this was an area requiring tall ladders on and over stairs, and a LOT of skimming/sanding -...
University Painters
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Reviewed in October 2014
They showed up on time and they did the job, but they left significant marks all over our driveway from the seeding machine wheels, as well as footprints. It appeared to just be dirt, so we went at it ourselves with a pressure washer and industrial scrub brush, but we had no luck eliminating or...
Level Lawns
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Reviewed in September 2014
I have a hedge that goes along one side and the back of my acre lot, and I have it trimmed once a year. I hired Dumfries to do the job this year at the incredible price of $999. It is always a full-day job generally with a crew of four, and the cost usually is closer to $2,000 unless I have...
NOVA Landscape & Design Center
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Reviewed in August 2014
The interior of our home was painted. There are vertical and horizontal brush strokes left behind on all walls. We asked them to come back and fix a couple of areas. They rushed in and slapped a bit more paint on but overall the workmanship was very poor. We will have to hire someone else to fix...
A & B Painting
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Brush Chipping questions, answered by experts

In general, you can prune up to one third of the height of most shrubs without damaging them. There are a few exceptions to this rule: Pine shrubs, for example, can’t be trimmed below the point of new growth without damaging them.

It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.

Pruning bushes will encourage new growth and flowering and keep them hardy. Removing dead and diseased branches is vital to your bush's health. It can also deter pests from infesting your bushes. Not only is it beneficial to the bushes, trimming and shaping them will make your lawn look lush and polished.

Professionals use appropriate equipment to prevent property damage and ensure efficiency.

Overall, artificial turf maintenance isn’t time- or labor-intensive, especially compared to natural lawns. To clean artificial grass, you can start by raking away any organic debris, like leaves and dirt, that have blown in from somewhere else. Then, break out the hose to take care of most messes that are left over.

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