At Al's Lawn Service, 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 every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"He is a good person to work with."
Phylis E on December 2018
At Al's Lawn Service, 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 every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"He is a good person to work with."
Phylis E on December 2018
Take the hassle out of having a beautiful lawn with a professionally designed and installed automatic sprinkler system. Just give us a call and we'll come out and provide a free evaluation and quote. No two landscapes are alike. We install automatic sprinkler systems by Rain Bird, the brand offering the most diverse, durable, and precise irrigation components in the industry. By using a professionally installed Rain Bird system, you can be assured that every area of your landscape will be watered with the correct amount of water needed. A properly designed irrigation system increases the value of your home, and increases YOUR enjoyment of your property. Make a wise investment and choose your irrigation contractor carefully.
"I use their winterization service every year. Lance and Cody are easy to work with and perform quality work."
Michael A on December 2024
Take the hassle out of having a beautiful lawn with a professionally designed and installed automatic sprinkler system. Just give us a call and we'll come out and provide a free evaluation and quote. No two landscapes are alike. We install automatic sprinkler systems by Rain Bird, the brand offering the most diverse, durable, and precise irrigation components in the industry. By using a professionally installed Rain Bird system, you can be assured that every area of your landscape will be watered with the correct amount of water needed. A properly designed irrigation system increases the value of your home, and increases YOUR enjoyment of your property. Make a wise investment and choose your irrigation contractor carefully.
"I use their winterization service every year. Lance and Cody are easy to work with and perform quality work."
Michael A on December 2024
Chris Broadway specializes in customer choice and satisfaction over all of his companies' landscape, fence, lawn maintenance, hardscape, pondscape, construction debris management, and erosion control jobs. He offers high quality materials, based on customer needs, for all of his clients no matter how large or small. Chris loves to renovate landscapes and turn them into welcoming lawns that his clients can enjoy in all seasons. He offers organic vegetable and fruit raised bed gardens and lawn fertilizers, as well as conventional client needs. It's your choice, so give him a call, because here at Arborescent Gardens, Inc... WeLikeGreen.
"Chris Broadway from the consultation to the finished work was over the top professional! He demonstrated a very high work ethic. He was ALWAYS accessible when I had a question and responded quickly He was very flexible and offered great ideas and suggestions. His crew was focused, diligent, friendly and paid attention to detail. The of the work and materials were excellent. I am more than pleased with my new privacy fencing and patio. Chris and his team really made my yard and home my private oasis. I HIGHLY recommend Chris Broadway of Arborescent and his team if you are looking to do a fencing, yard or patio project!!"
Tanzy W on June 2025
Chris Broadway specializes in customer choice and satisfaction over all of his companies' landscape, fence, lawn maintenance, hardscape, pondscape, construction debris management, and erosion control jobs. He offers high quality materials, based on customer needs, for all of his clients no matter how large or small. Chris loves to renovate landscapes and turn them into welcoming lawns that his clients can enjoy in all seasons. He offers organic vegetable and fruit raised bed gardens and lawn fertilizers, as well as conventional client needs. It's your choice, so give him a call, because here at Arborescent Gardens, Inc... WeLikeGreen.
"Chris Broadway from the consultation to the finished work was over the top professional! He demonstrated a very high work ethic. He was ALWAYS accessible when I had a question and responded quickly He was very flexible and offered great ideas and suggestions. His crew was focused, diligent, friendly and paid attention to detail. The of the work and materials were excellent. I am more than pleased with my new privacy fencing and patio. Chris and his team really made my yard and home my private oasis. I HIGHLY recommend Chris Broadway of Arborescent and his team if you are looking to do a fencing, yard or patio project!!"
Tanzy W on June 2025
With over 30 years of experience caring for all types of lawns in North and South Carolina, we understand just how the climatic changes in the area can affect your lawn. All of our technicians are experts in their field and are highly qualified to treat any problem you may run into with your lawn. Licensed through North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Servicing North Carolina since 1989.
"The gentlemen that came to provide the estimate was polite and thoroughly explained the process in a understanding manner. Customer service was excellent in every contact with this company."
Allison D on February 2023
With over 30 years of experience caring for all types of lawns in North and South Carolina, we understand just how the climatic changes in the area can affect your lawn. All of our technicians are experts in their field and are highly qualified to treat any problem you may run into with your lawn. Licensed through North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Servicing North Carolina since 1989.
"The gentlemen that came to provide the estimate was polite and thoroughly explained the process in a understanding manner. Customer service was excellent in every contact with this company."
Allison D on February 2023
We have been in business for 10+ years! We provide all lawncare services! Mowing, edging, blowing leaves! We do spring/ fall clean up! We do residential and commercial landscaping for! We provide quality work and take pride in our work!
"Excellent work. Good communication. Good pricing."
Charley C on August 2024
We have been in business for 10+ years! We provide all lawncare services! Mowing, edging, blowing leaves! We do spring/ fall clean up! We do residential and commercial landscaping for! We provide quality work and take pride in our work!
"Excellent work. Good communication. Good pricing."
Charley C on August 2024
Award winning. All About the Pipes Plumbing provides complete plumbing service, repair, for residential and sites in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area. Our commitment to quality work and customer service sets us apart from the rest as one of the top plumbers in Charlotte. Additional contact name - Mary Geiger. Additional phone number - 704-559-5288
"Repair technician called prior to arrival. Was very professional and competent. Discovered source of leak. Replaced garbage disposal unit in a timely manner. Very courteous and friendly."
ALAN C on August 2022
Award winning. All About the Pipes Plumbing provides complete plumbing service, repair, for residential and sites in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area. Our commitment to quality work and customer service sets us apart from the rest as one of the top plumbers in Charlotte. Additional contact name - Mary Geiger. Additional phone number - 704-559-5288
"Repair technician called prior to arrival. Was very professional and competent. Discovered source of leak. Replaced garbage disposal unit in a timely manner. Very courteous and friendly."
ALAN C on August 2022
Benfield's Lawn, Landscape and Tree Inc.
Benfield's Lawn, Landscape and Tree Inc.
Medium sized landscape company with the size to complete jobs in a timely manor while providing personal service
Medium sized landscape company with the size to complete jobs in a timely manor while providing personal service
Interior & exterior remodeling, yard work, roofing, handyman services, tile, drywall & painting, etc. Very good work completed on schedule every time. Great value for the effort. Insured
Interior & exterior remodeling, yard work, roofing, handyman services, tile, drywall & painting, etc. Very good work completed on schedule every time. Great value for the effort. Insured
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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.