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Lawn care maintenance and mowing pros in Charlottesville

Avatar for Mid-Atlantic Outdoor Services
Mid-Atlantic Outdoor Services
3663 Campbell Rd.
4.50(
1
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Approved Pro
Mid-Atlantic Outdoor Services
3663 Campbell Rd.
4.50(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Locally owned and operated lawn care and snow removal service. No job too small. Fall leaf cleanup and removal. Small deck builds, etc. If it's outdoor work, give us a call and lets talk. Written quotes upfront. And no, we don't do windows. :-)

"Bruce was friendly, easy to talk to but yet very professional in addition to the quick response and job well done."

Peggy W on May 2021

Locally owned and operated lawn care and snow removal service. No job too small. Fall leaf cleanup and removal. Small deck builds, etc. If it's outdoor work, give us a call and lets talk. Written quotes upfront. And no, we don't do windows. :-)

"Bruce was friendly, easy to talk to but yet very professional in addition to the quick response and job well done."

Peggy W on May 2021


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M & J Lawn Care
248 Cool Water Lane
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
M & J Lawn Care
248 Cool Water Lane
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with them in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Matthew Carpenter on time did exactly what he said he would do. We have 10 archers of land and they did everything cut the grass trimmed the trees weeded everything. Moved the lawn furniture and placed it back. I cannot say enough about him"

Laura H on August 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with them in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Matthew Carpenter on time did exactly what he said he would do. We have 10 archers of land and they did everything cut the grass trimmed the trees weeded everything. Moved the lawn furniture and placed it back. I cannot say enough about him"

Laura H on August 2022


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Spartan Lawn Care
66 Stage Road
4.88(
4
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Spartan Lawn Care
66 Stage Road
4.88(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. We are an owner-operator business. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Yet to complete."

Marc M on April 2024

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. We are an owner-operator business. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Yet to complete."

Marc M on April 2024


JC Landscape and Handyman
1683 Hermitage Road
4.76(
17
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JC Landscape and Handyman
1683 Hermitage Road
4.76(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results and we are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Great job and fast work. Came on time, did a good job. JC Landscape will get called again when needed."

Chesley H on April 2021

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results and we are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Great job and fast work. Came on time, did a good job. JC Landscape will get called again when needed."

Chesley H on April 2021


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Polite Guys
326 Geranium Road
4.83(
3
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Polite Guys
326 Geranium Road
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Polite Guys Lawn Care and Handyman services bridges the between exceptional customer service and exceptional property care. Our team goes the extra mile to ensure our clients’ needs are met. We stand out from other companies by providing you with a comfortable polite experience. We will communicate every step of the way, from arrival, to departure, to suggestions, to answering your specific questions. We look to ensure our services check every box on your to do list. We appreciate feedback and understand it is the little things that matter, so our ears are always open to hear how we can better serve your property. We ensure quality customer service, quality property services, and quality respect for your time and property.

"Came at appointments time. Did a good job on our mulching job."

George C on March 2023

Polite Guys Lawn Care and Handyman services bridges the between exceptional customer service and exceptional property care. Our team goes the extra mile to ensure our clients’ needs are met. We stand out from other companies by providing you with a comfortable polite experience. We will communicate every step of the way, from arrival, to departure, to suggestions, to answering your specific questions. We look to ensure our services check every box on your to do list. We appreciate feedback and understand it is the little things that matter, so our ears are always open to hear how we can better serve your property. We ensure quality customer service, quality property services, and quality respect for your time and property.

"Came at appointments time. Did a good job on our mulching job."

George C on March 2023


Avatar for Morris Lawn Care & Services
Morris Lawn Care & Services
118 Lankford Avenue
4.43(
7
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Morris Lawn Care & Services
118 Lankford Avenue
4.43(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in residential and commercial landscaping and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Leaf removal. Did a very thorough job. Very happy with service."

Brian U on December 2021

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in residential and commercial landscaping and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Leaf removal. Did a very thorough job. Very happy with service."

Brian U on December 2021


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Kickin’ Grass Lawn & Landscaping
2093 Nethers Rd
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Kickin’ Grass Lawn & Landscaping
2093 Nethers Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
54 local quotes requested

Welcome to Kicking Grass Lawn and Landscaping! Mon-Sun: Yoe: 5+

"Justin is super reliable and extremely professionalâ ¦he also has done tree work and general projects in a timely manner"

Linwood S on July 2024

Welcome to Kicking Grass Lawn and Landscaping! Mon-Sun: Yoe: 5+

"Justin is super reliable and extremely professionalâ ¦he also has done tree work and general projects in a timely manner"

Linwood S on July 2024


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BJP Home and Lawn Care
101 Cedar Grove Rd
4.92(
6
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Approved Pro
BJP Home and Lawn Care
101 Cedar Grove Rd
4.92(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

BJP Handyman Services proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Pablo and his team were great, continually worked the whole time and were very nice as well as accommodating to a small dog in the house. Could not recommend him and his team more."

John C on February 2025

BJP Handyman Services proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Pablo and his team were great, continually worked the whole time and were very nice as well as accommodating to a small dog in the house. Could not recommend him and his team more."

John C on February 2025


Avatar for M.C. Landscaping Maintenance & Lawn Care
M.C. Landscaping Maintenance & Lawn Care
1711 Crenshaw Court
4.75(
36
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Approved Pro
M.C. Landscaping Maintenance & Lawn Care
1711 Crenshaw Court
4.75(
36
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Here at M.C. Landscaping Maintenance & Lawn Care, LLC we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for your time and have a great day.

"Need a phone number. They did a great job."

Larry P on July 2024

Here at M.C. Landscaping Maintenance & Lawn Care, LLC we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for your time and have a great day.

"Need a phone number. They did a great job."

Larry P on July 2024


John's Tree and Landscaping
1285 Hanback Road
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
John's Tree and Landscaping
1285 Hanback Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

John's Tree & Landscaping, 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.

"Professional, they explained everything to me."

Noreen F on March 2024

John's Tree & Landscaping, 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.

"Professional, they explained everything to me."

Noreen F on March 2024

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FAQs for lawn care maintenance and mowing projects in Charlottesville, VA

Most residential lawn removal projects don't require permits, but regulations vary significantly between municipalities. You might need authorization when removing substantial soil volumes or making major landscape alterations. Contact your local building department or planning office before beginning work. Some homeowners associations also maintain specific landscaping requirements that could affect your plans, so reviewing any applicable community guidelines is equally important.

Converting removed lawn material into compost is often feasible when the grass hasn't received extensive chemical treatments. For best results, break larger sod pieces into smaller sections and combine them with other compostable materials in a dedicated composting system. Regular turning accelerates decomposition and produces nutrient-rich material that can benefit your new landscape. This approach reduces disposal costs while creating valuable soil amendments for future gardening projects.

Using a mechanical sod cutter delivers the most efficient results for most properties. These specialized machines cleanly separate grass and shallow roots from the soil below, allowing for rapid removal across substantial areas. While manual approaches cost less initially, they progress much more slowly. Chemical methods require extended time periods for complete effectiveness. For optimal efficiency, evaluate equipment rental costs against professional service rates, particularly for medium to large properties.

New plantings can begin one to two weeks after lawn removal, provided you've addressed any soil contamination concerns and completed necessary grading or amendments. The removal process often disturbs dormant weed seeds, so monitoring for unwanted growth during this transition period is advisable. Professional soil testing helps identify any nutrient deficiencies or pH imbalances that should be corrected before investing in new plantings or turf installation.

Lawn removal frequently alters how water moves across your property, particularly during heavy rainfall. Established grass root systems help stabilize soil and absorb precipitation, functions that disappear with removal. Your replacement landscape plan should address potential drainage changes through appropriate grading, soil amendments, or dedicated drainage features. Observing water movement patterns after removal provides valuable information for addressing any problematic areas before completing your new landscape installation.

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