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MORALES HARDSCAPE & LANDSCAPING LLC

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MORALES HARDSCAPE & LANDSCAPING LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
27 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Morales Hardscaping & Landscaping We are 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.

"Awesome person and company. Did everything I wanted and more. Definitely will do business with him again in the future. "

Douglas C on November 2025

Morales Hardscaping & Landscaping We are 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.

"Awesome person and company. Did everything I wanted and more. Definitely will do business with him again in the future. "

Douglas C on November 2025

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Tony & Sons Landscaping

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Tony & Sons Landscaping

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
56 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping, irrigation, paving, and laying sod services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Yes . He did all we needed done."

John A on February 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping, irrigation, paving, and laying sod services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Yes . He did all we needed done."

John A on February 2025

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All Good Stucco, Stone & Landscaping

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All Good Stucco, Stone & Landscaping

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

At ALL GOOD we are committed to providing our best services. Traditional Stucco, Stone venner, and landscaping. • Mulching • Flower beds • Trimming • Lay Sod • Patios Our goal is to make customers happy. Explain every step of the process, and share ideas to make the project better.

"They're are so good with their works"

Angelo M on May 2024

At ALL GOOD we are committed to providing our best services. Traditional Stucco, Stone venner, and landscaping. • Mulching • Flower beds • Trimming • Lay Sod • Patios Our goal is to make customers happy. Explain every step of the process, and share ideas to make the project better.

"They're are so good with their works"

Angelo M on May 2024

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Boni Landscaping

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Boni Landscaping

4.75(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

Boni Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility for all our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business backed with 18 years of experience. No Job too big or too small. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Job well done"

Edward T on January 2023

Boni Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility for all our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business backed with 18 years of experience. No Job too big or too small. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Job well done"

Edward T on January 2023

JR Construction

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JR Construction

5.00(
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Super Service Award
28 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

"I reached out on Tuesday looking for someone to seal my driveway. Bill from JR Construction contacted me immediately. He came out Wednesday morning to give us a quote. Then was back here on Thursday to complete the job. I am extremely happy with the quick turnaround and the reasonable price. I would highly recommend JR Construction. Gaye Bowers"

Gaye B on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

"I reached out on Tuesday looking for someone to seal my driveway. Bill from JR Construction contacted me immediately. He came out Wednesday morning to give us a quote. Then was back here on Thursday to complete the job. I am extremely happy with the quick turnaround and the reasonable price. I would highly recommend JR Construction. Gaye Bowers"

Gaye B on November 2025

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Ros Landscaping LLC

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Ros Landscaping LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
59 local quotes requested

Concrete & Landscaping Specialists! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent team to work with. Very responsive. They responded within 10 minutes of my inquiry, arrived the next morning and gave best quote within hours of the visit. They were able to work around my schedule to get the job completed. I will refer them to all my friends and family."

Keith M on August 2024

Concrete & Landscaping Specialists! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent team to work with. Very responsive. They responded within 10 minutes of my inquiry, arrived the next morning and gave best quote within hours of the visit. They were able to work around my schedule to get the job completed. I will refer them to all my friends and family."

Keith M on August 2024

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Anthony's remodeling contractor

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Anthony's remodeling contractor

4.43(
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Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience

We do it all from A to Z. From your smallest of jobs to building your dream home, Anthony's Remodeling Contractor will provide the quality of work that you would expect at a reasonable price that you would not expect. Family owned and operated business for over 20 years. FREE estimates. Military and senior discount. We offer more than the average business. We build long lasting relationships with our customers. Serving all of Delaware, Elkton, Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. We look forward to serving you and building a long lasting relationship. Call today for your FREE estimate.

"HORRIBLE CONTRACTORS!!! I have had contractors before and experienced some issues but this Anthony guy is very unprofessional and he is an absolutely nightmare! Not a single item was completed from the contract he and I agreed on and he took 60% of the contract amount and he stopped working the property. I had a property with some cosmetic work stuff and repairs which shouldn’t be that complicated. After he toured the property and gave me estimated time frame for 2 weeks. I know normally how it is not done with contractors so I asked him a few more times and confirmed if he could really finish it in two weeks. He was confident and said two weeks for no problem. After it has been almost 4 weeks, not even a quarter of work has been done and I noticed he didn’t even show up. He has so many excuses and complaints every single time when I contacted him. It felt like he was working for free which was not true. We agreed on 3 installment payments, 1st installment, before the job start about 30% of the total price, and 2nd one, 1/3 of the total price, and the last one at the completion of the job. After 2 weeks of work and not much of work has been done, he already requested for the 2nd installment. I asked him, the work has not been done 2/3 of the job, more over not even half way done. Anyway, he got upset and he wouldn’t continue the job if I didn’t pay. So I paid and then BOOM! He didn’t show up at work and when I asked him, his answer was it is too cold to work at the property. He made excuses and excuses and he said he will only come back if the heater is fixed. I did and texted him and called him. NO RESPONSE. Besides, his quality of work is horrible. He and his crew painted all over, light fixtures, light bulbs, floors, even bathtub. What kind of painter paint over the tub?! They simply didn’t even covered the parts not supposed to paint but they were so lazy and sloppy worker. They installed the brand new room doors, two out of three, didn’t even close properly and didn’t even use the shim. Installing the door is one of the basic carpentry job and he can’t even do that! I asked for the breakdown of the work and cost and no answer. When I confronted him for a few stuff, he just blah blah blah and repeating himself by making endless nonsense and not doing the job at all. Even if he does a job, not a good quality one."

Leeah L on February 2019

We do it all from A to Z. From your smallest of jobs to building your dream home, Anthony's Remodeling Contractor will provide the quality of work that you would expect at a reasonable price that you would not expect. Family owned and operated business for over 20 years. FREE estimates. Military and senior discount. We offer more than the average business. We build long lasting relationships with our customers. Serving all of Delaware, Elkton, Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. We look forward to serving you and building a long lasting relationship. Call today for your FREE estimate.

"HORRIBLE CONTRACTORS!!! I have had contractors before and experienced some issues but this Anthony guy is very unprofessional and he is an absolutely nightmare! Not a single item was completed from the contract he and I agreed on and he took 60% of the contract amount and he stopped working the property. I had a property with some cosmetic work stuff and repairs which shouldn’t be that complicated. After he toured the property and gave me estimated time frame for 2 weeks. I know normally how it is not done with contractors so I asked him a few more times and confirmed if he could really finish it in two weeks. He was confident and said two weeks for no problem. After it has been almost 4 weeks, not even a quarter of work has been done and I noticed he didn’t even show up. He has so many excuses and complaints every single time when I contacted him. It felt like he was working for free which was not true. We agreed on 3 installment payments, 1st installment, before the job start about 30% of the total price, and 2nd one, 1/3 of the total price, and the last one at the completion of the job. After 2 weeks of work and not much of work has been done, he already requested for the 2nd installment. I asked him, the work has not been done 2/3 of the job, more over not even half way done. Anyway, he got upset and he wouldn’t continue the job if I didn’t pay. So I paid and then BOOM! He didn’t show up at work and when I asked him, his answer was it is too cold to work at the property. He made excuses and excuses and he said he will only come back if the heater is fixed. I did and texted him and called him. NO RESPONSE. Besides, his quality of work is horrible. He and his crew painted all over, light fixtures, light bulbs, floors, even bathtub. What kind of painter paint over the tub?! They simply didn’t even covered the parts not supposed to paint but they were so lazy and sloppy worker. They installed the brand new room doors, two out of three, didn’t even close properly and didn’t even use the shim. Installing the door is one of the basic carpentry job and he can’t even do that! I asked for the breakdown of the work and cost and no answer. When I confronted him for a few stuff, he just blah blah blah and repeating himself by making endless nonsense and not doing the job at all. Even if he does a job, not a good quality one."

Leeah L on February 2019

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CNJ Handyman & Home Improvement Service LLC

4.70(
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CNJ Handyman & Home Improvement Service LLC

4.70(
10
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Customers say: Super punctual
17 years of experience

CNJ Handyman & Home Improvement Service is a LLC residing in Middletown, DE...We service all areas in the New Castle and Kent counties of Delaware...We provide free estimates, timely service, quality workmanship and personable, trustworthy work atmosphere...We at CNJ understand the value of a hard earned dollar and want to give our customers the upmost service for their dollar. CNJ customer feedback can be found at our website www.CNJHANDY.com...you can reach us for that free estimate via phone or email(cnjhandy@aol.com)..CNJ is Licensed,Insured and Bonded...A proud accredited member of the BBB...We sponsor a girls local Travel Softball team for their various functions.....If you do need our service we gladly accept Money Orders,Cash,Personal Checks, Visa, Mastercard ,Discover and American Express..We hope you take all you references and carefully chose a reputable contractor and then give us a call and be pleasantly surprised....Call me personally with any questions or comments....Carl Walter(co-owner).

CNJ Handyman & Home Improvement Service is a LLC residing in Middletown, DE...We service all areas in the New Castle and Kent counties of Delaware...We provide free estimates, timely service, quality workmanship and personable, trustworthy work atmosphere...We at CNJ understand the value of a hard earned dollar and want to give our customers the upmost service for their dollar. CNJ customer feedback can be found at our website www.CNJHANDY.com...you can reach us for that free estimate via phone or email(cnjhandy@aol.com)..CNJ is Licensed,Insured and Bonded...A proud accredited member of the BBB...We sponsor a girls local Travel Softball team for their various functions.....If you do need our service we gladly accept Money Orders,Cash,Personal Checks, Visa, Mastercard ,Discover and American Express..We hope you take all you references and carefully chose a reputable contractor and then give us a call and be pleasantly surprised....Call me personally with any questions or comments....Carl Walter(co-owner).

Boyd's Custom Remodeling Inc

3.67(
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Boyd's Custom Remodeling Inc

3.67(
3
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Customers say: Terrific value
22 years of experience

We offer FREE same day estimates, hundreds of credible references avl, BBB rating of A+ since 2004, find us on Facebook for our albums and customer ratings. Additional email - Boyd's Custom Remodeling Inc.

We offer FREE same day estimates, hundreds of credible references avl, BBB rating of A+ since 2004, find us on Facebook for our albums and customer ratings. Additional email - Boyd's Custom Remodeling Inc.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Dover, DE

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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