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Avatar for Beacon Landscape Lighting
Beacon Landscape Lighting
39 Deshler Ln
4.91(
47
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Approved Pro
Beacon Landscape Lighting
39 Deshler Ln
4.91(
47
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

We specialize in the design and installation of outdoor lighting systems in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. We are not a landscaper, an irrigation company, or a mosquito control company. We are a professional lighting company. It’s our passion, and it’s all we do. From the very beginning, I decided that customer focus and satisfaction were more important than volume. I am proud to say that our company is 100% locally owned and operated. As a result, we have complete control of an extremely high level of product quality and customer service. With more than 2000 lighting designs & installs, we are the highest rated outdoor lighting company in the area. I love to design lighting systems that bring homes, landscapes, and business properties to life after dark. Our installers and service technicians take great pride in the quality of their work, and that shows in customer satisfaction. Nothing makes me feel better than the thank you cards and phone calls from customers pleased with our lighting work. It used to be that the very best companies treated their customers like friends. At Beacon Landscape Lighting, we still practice this proven philosophy. My team and I would love to work with you on your next lighting project. Call me. I will meet with you personally and design a lighting system specifically for your property. That's the Beacon way.

"Joe is a pro, the kind of craftsman you hope to find. Listened to what we wanted, flexible, stayed in touch, showed up when he said he would, great crew, fair pricing. Lights look sweet, work problem-free."

Bob W on December 2024

We specialize in the design and installation of outdoor lighting systems in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. We are not a landscaper, an irrigation company, or a mosquito control company. We are a professional lighting company. It’s our passion, and it’s all we do. From the very beginning, I decided that customer focus and satisfaction were more important than volume. I am proud to say that our company is 100% locally owned and operated. As a result, we have complete control of an extremely high level of product quality and customer service. With more than 2000 lighting designs & installs, we are the highest rated outdoor lighting company in the area. I love to design lighting systems that bring homes, landscapes, and business properties to life after dark. Our installers and service technicians take great pride in the quality of their work, and that shows in customer satisfaction. Nothing makes me feel better than the thank you cards and phone calls from customers pleased with our lighting work. It used to be that the very best companies treated their customers like friends. At Beacon Landscape Lighting, we still practice this proven philosophy. My team and I would love to work with you on your next lighting project. Call me. I will meet with you personally and design a lighting system specifically for your property. That's the Beacon way.

"Joe is a pro, the kind of craftsman you hope to find. Listened to what we wanted, flexible, stayed in touch, showed up when he said he would, great crew, fair pricing. Lights look sweet, work problem-free."

Bob W on December 2024


Hughes Contractors
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Hughes Contractors
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
119 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great , very professional . Area looks terrific Lots of compliments David Cobb"

Carole C on November 2023

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great , very professional . Area looks terrific Lots of compliments David Cobb"

Carole C on November 2023


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
9490 Byers Rd
4.24(
424
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Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
9490 Byers Rd
4.24(
424
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
993 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They were able to come out quickly to assess the issue, then schedule the work. The work was performed quickly, but they did have to come back and fix the drainage issue, as they had set the drain as one of the high spots in the basement, not the lowest. So, while it works, it looks odd and I’ve got a drainage tube in a weird spot."

Scott T on August 2023

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They were able to come out quickly to assess the issue, then schedule the work. The work was performed quickly, but they did have to come back and fix the drainage issue, as they had set the drain as one of the high spots in the basement, not the lowest. So, while it works, it looks odd and I’ve got a drainage tube in a weird spot."

Scott T on August 2023


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Candor Concrete
835 Ohio 503
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Candor Concrete
835 Ohio 503
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
752 local quotes requested

Your property may be one concrete feature away from being perfect. If you need a dependable, local concrete company in West Alexandria, OH, come to Candor Concrete. We have years of experience creating first-rate concrete hardscapes on residential and commercial properties. You can count on us when you want traditional concrete flatwork services or decorative concrete services.

"Great communication, good cleanup. A few measurements were off, but otherwise very happy."

Christopher N on April 2025

Your property may be one concrete feature away from being perfect. If you need a dependable, local concrete company in West Alexandria, OH, come to Candor Concrete. We have years of experience creating first-rate concrete hardscapes on residential and commercial properties. You can count on us when you want traditional concrete flatwork services or decorative concrete services.

"Great communication, good cleanup. A few measurements were off, but otherwise very happy."

Christopher N on April 2025


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MJS Outdoors
Located In:
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
MJS Outdoors
Located In:
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
605 local quotes requested

We specialize in landscape construction. We design, build, and maintain all projects such as: hardscapes, excavating, drainage, and more! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"EXCELLENT choice and highly recommend. Max and his team did exactly what we needed, they were easy to work with and attention to detail was second to none. He really knows his craft well and truly cares about achieving a high-quality finished product."

Tim S on June 2025

We specialize in landscape construction. We design, build, and maintain all projects such as: hardscapes, excavating, drainage, and more! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"EXCELLENT choice and highly recommend. Max and his team did exactly what we needed, they were easy to work with and attention to detail was second to none. He really knows his craft well and truly cares about achieving a high-quality finished product."

Tim S on June 2025


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MB Excavating LLC
22125 Old 24 East Road
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
MB Excavating LLC
22125 Old 24 East Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Hello, are you looking for someone with heavy equiptment? Need some grading, dirt work, excavation, gravel driveway put in or regraded? Call us. Also land clearing, brush hogging, tilling. We can do most things. We also build pads for building.

"Extremely happy with Matt. He was always on time and did exactly what we agreed to. Would hire him again in a heartbeat."

Jack B on September 2024

Hello, are you looking for someone with heavy equiptment? Need some grading, dirt work, excavation, gravel driveway put in or regraded? Call us. Also land clearing, brush hogging, tilling. We can do most things. We also build pads for building.

"Extremely happy with Matt. He was always on time and did exactly what we agreed to. Would hire him again in a heartbeat."

Jack B on September 2024


LZK Services
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
LZK Services
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2111 local quotes requested

LZK Services 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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great. Showed up on time. Completed job as described."

Dennis W on June 2025

LZK Services 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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great. Showed up on time. Completed job as described."

Dennis W on June 2025


The Sworts
No reviews
The Sworts
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

My husband is a handyman. He is very skilled laying tile but has many other talents. He has been painting for 13 years commercial/residential property. He can also do some plumbing work, drywall, roofing, etc. He is currently working for a landscaping job which seems to be his passion. So if you need something in your house fixed or even your lawn cut reach out to us.

My husband is a handyman. He is very skilled laying tile but has many other talents. He has been painting for 13 years commercial/residential property. He can also do some plumbing work, drywall, roofing, etc. He is currently working for a landscaping job which seems to be his passion. So if you need something in your house fixed or even your lawn cut reach out to us.


Pavers By Design
1898 Shore Dr
3.70(
10
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Pavers By Design
1898 Shore Dr
3.70(
10
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Customers say: Quality work
33 years of experience

professional hardscape company

professional hardscape company


Green Lawn Service and Landscape
5.00(
4
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Green Lawn Service and Landscape
5.00(
4
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Green Lawn and Landscape is the Quality Choice for those who want a weed free and beautifully manicured lawn. We are not your average lawn company. We love lawn care, and take the time to make your lawn the best in the neighborhood!!

"Absolutely top notch service. Always does a great job with every project I give them. Will use every time for all my lawn maintenance and landscaping needs!"

Joseph B on October 2023

Green Lawn and Landscape is the Quality Choice for those who want a weed free and beautifully manicured lawn. We are not your average lawn company. We love lawn care, and take the time to make your lawn the best in the neighborhood!!

"Absolutely top notch service. Always does a great job with every project I give them. Will use every time for all my lawn maintenance and landscaping needs!"

Joseph B on October 2023

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Dayton, OH

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

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