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General
We serve Hopewell Junction, Wappingers Falls, Beekman, Fishkill, East Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, LaGrange, and nearby Dutchess County communities. Share your address and the work you need so we can confirm project fit and arrange a visit.
Contact us by phone at (845) 372-7768, email at [email protected], or use the contact form. Describe the work and your property so we can discuss an estimate appointment.
Review project examples relevant to your proposed work and discuss the site conditions that could affect installation. Ask who will be responsible for the project, which work is included, and how follow-up and changes will be handled.
Hardscaping
Patios, walkways, retaining walls, and related hardscape work are part of our service offering. Describe the features and finish you want, including any existing surfaces to remove or connect. Material options, utility work, and the exact construction scope should be established in the project proposal.
Timing depends on the patio size, access, removal of existing materials, weather, and any related work. Ask for a projected start date and installation window with your estimate. Access, weather, deliveries, inspections, and adjoining walls or steps can change that sequence. Ask for the expected milestones for your actual patio and which dependencies could move them.
Permit and design requirements depend on the property’s jurisdiction, the complete wall height and configuration, loading, nearby structures, and site restrictions. Confirm the current requirements with the relevant building department and responsible designer before construction. Your proposal should identify who handles applications and any engineering.
Excavation
Equipment selection depends on access width, overhead clearance, soil and slope, digging depth, material handling, and the surfaces that need protection. Share narrow gates, nearby structures, and sensitive planting areas before the visit. The proposed access and restoration plan should account for equipment disturbance.
Share available well and septic records, known component locations, and any recent work before excavation is planned. Utility marking may not identify private systems. Required locating, protection, setbacks, access limits, and coordination with the appropriate specialists should be resolved for the particular property before digging.
Drainage
The first step is to identify where water enters, collects, and can appropriately discharge. Depending on that assessment, the work may involve grading, surface collection, a subsurface drain, or another site-specific approach. Send photos taken during and after rain, and note any basement water or neighboring runoff concerns.
A drainage estimate depends on the actual problem, proposed collection route and outlet, excavation, materials, access, and restoration. Identify those items in the written scope. A generic per-foot price does not establish a complete system or a price for your property.
Landscaping & Lawn Care
Ask about weekly availability for your address when requesting lawn care. Mowing, trimming, edging, and seasonal cleanup can be discussed with the team; the available frequency and included work depend on the property and current schedule.
Timing depends on the work, site access, soil moisture, planting needs, weather, and material requirements. Saturated or frozen ground can restrict construction, while different plants have different establishment needs. Share your desired completion date early and confirm a suitable window for the actual project.
Pricing & Process
Compare written estimates for the same work. Check quantities, preparation, materials, drainage, access, hauling, cleanup, restoration, exclusions, and payment terms. A lower total may cover a smaller scope. Ask how changes and unforeseen conditions will be priced before choosing a contractor.
Start by requesting a free estimate online or by phone. Tell us about the property, the work you have in mind, and your material or layout preferences. Use the estimate conversation to discuss scope, price, timing, and responsibilities before approving work. The next steps depend on the project, site conditions, approvals, materials, and current availability.
Deposit amounts, payment milestones, and cancellation or change terms should be stated in the written proposal. Ask which payments are due before materials are ordered and before work starts; do not assume every project category uses the same terms.