At JCM Landscaping, we have over 10 years experience and 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 the start to the 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.
"Great company installed a new fence"
Luanne Q on October 2024
At JCM Landscaping, we have over 10 years experience and 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 the start to the 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.
"Great company installed a new fence"
Luanne Q on October 2024
Hilarios Construction 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. Please give us a call today!
"These guys are fantastic! What a great job! I'm absolutely pleased with every aspect of their work and especially the end result! Hired Tomas and his crew to install a new paver patio/grilling area next to my deck. Their price was great, absolutely fair and reasonable. They were on time and nocked it out in under 8 hours. Clean, professional, respectful and they even helped me carry out my grilling equipment from the garage. Great crew! I absolutely recommend Hilario's for any stone projects you have!!"
Jon F on May 2025
Hilarios Construction 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. Please give us a call today!
"These guys are fantastic! What a great job! I'm absolutely pleased with every aspect of their work and especially the end result! Hired Tomas and his crew to install a new paver patio/grilling area next to my deck. Their price was great, absolutely fair and reasonable. They were on time and nocked it out in under 8 hours. Clean, professional, respectful and they even helped me carry out my grilling equipment from the garage. Great crew! I absolutely recommend Hilario's for any stone projects you have!!"
Jon F on May 2025
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.
"Was Quikly a fair price, all the work done and a nice guy"
Kathy S on November 2024
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.
"Was Quikly a fair price, all the work done and a nice guy"
Kathy S on November 2024
Nolasco New Generation Landscape and Construction 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.
"Thorough Spring cleanup around the house, driveway, patio, etc., trim and prune all shrubs and evergreens, thatch and rake lawn, clean and edge all beds, put sod, fertilizer and grass seed, remove weeds, remove all winter debris, cut grass, blowdown hard surfaces, remove and dispose of all debris/materials. Rene and 3 (maybe 4) of his crew were there. Rene was primarily overseeing the work. They were there for less than 4 hours. I hired Rene Nolasco of New Generation Landscaping through Angi for a thorough spring cleanup around my home. This included trimming all shrubs and evergreens, cleaning the lawn and beds, removing weeds and debris, laying sod/loom, fertilizer, and grass seed, and mowing the lawn. Rene gave me a quote of $1,500 for the work, which he said would take most of the day on May 3, 2025. He came with 3 or 4 crew members but stayed for less than four hours. He mostly supervised rather than worked. Before starting, he had asked for a $100 deposit, supposedly to buy loom and grass seed, but never gave me a written contract even though I asked for one. On the day of the job, he changed the plan. He said he couldn't trim the evergreens as we had discussed because they might die, even though I had made it clear during our earlier meeting that I wanted them trimmed back to the retaining wall. That work wasn t done properly, and other areas he was supposed to clean were also left unfinished. He also said he would ask us how much to trim certain plants, but when he arrived, he refused to trim them at all. It felt rushed and disorganized. He even damaged some solar lights by removing them to cut the grass and never reinstalled them. The stems were broken or missing, and the lights were left lying around. When I brought it up, he said nothing would be done to fix them. He applied some loom and grass seed but told me to buy and add more for better results. I ended up buying and adding an extra 2 pounds myself. Even though we wanted to hold off on full payment until we saw results, Rene insisted on being paid in full that day. He even asked for cash, citing issues with a bounced check from another client. We paid the full $1,500 by check anyway. Afterward, I texted him about the solar lights and the incomplete cleanup. He just replied, I m sorry. I told him I expected the leftover work to be addressed during the next monthly visit (which he had said would be $50 per visit for mowing and weeding), but he never showed up. He also told me that he would do the snow cleaning/removal during the winter months for $60/snow storm (for snow 3 inches or more). I tried calling and texting several times during the first week of June, but I have not received any response to-date. So, on June 8th, I ended up cutting the grass and doing the debris cleanup myself which took me over four hours. The photos I have included are after I completed the unfinished work (June 8 and 9, 2025) see Angi pics after I cleaned up.pdf attached. Given how much work I had to do on my own and how much of the original job was left incomplete, I don t feel that the $1,500 was justified. I would like to be reimbursed for the work that was not completed properly."
Alka M on June 2025
Nolasco New Generation Landscape and Construction 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.
"Thorough Spring cleanup around the house, driveway, patio, etc., trim and prune all shrubs and evergreens, thatch and rake lawn, clean and edge all beds, put sod, fertilizer and grass seed, remove weeds, remove all winter debris, cut grass, blowdown hard surfaces, remove and dispose of all debris/materials. Rene and 3 (maybe 4) of his crew were there. Rene was primarily overseeing the work. They were there for less than 4 hours. I hired Rene Nolasco of New Generation Landscaping through Angi for a thorough spring cleanup around my home. This included trimming all shrubs and evergreens, cleaning the lawn and beds, removing weeds and debris, laying sod/loom, fertilizer, and grass seed, and mowing the lawn. Rene gave me a quote of $1,500 for the work, which he said would take most of the day on May 3, 2025. He came with 3 or 4 crew members but stayed for less than four hours. He mostly supervised rather than worked. Before starting, he had asked for a $100 deposit, supposedly to buy loom and grass seed, but never gave me a written contract even though I asked for one. On the day of the job, he changed the plan. He said he couldn't trim the evergreens as we had discussed because they might die, even though I had made it clear during our earlier meeting that I wanted them trimmed back to the retaining wall. That work wasn t done properly, and other areas he was supposed to clean were also left unfinished. He also said he would ask us how much to trim certain plants, but when he arrived, he refused to trim them at all. It felt rushed and disorganized. He even damaged some solar lights by removing them to cut the grass and never reinstalled them. The stems were broken or missing, and the lights were left lying around. When I brought it up, he said nothing would be done to fix them. He applied some loom and grass seed but told me to buy and add more for better results. I ended up buying and adding an extra 2 pounds myself. Even though we wanted to hold off on full payment until we saw results, Rene insisted on being paid in full that day. He even asked for cash, citing issues with a bounced check from another client. We paid the full $1,500 by check anyway. Afterward, I texted him about the solar lights and the incomplete cleanup. He just replied, I m sorry. I told him I expected the leftover work to be addressed during the next monthly visit (which he had said would be $50 per visit for mowing and weeding), but he never showed up. He also told me that he would do the snow cleaning/removal during the winter months for $60/snow storm (for snow 3 inches or more). I tried calling and texting several times during the first week of June, but I have not received any response to-date. So, on June 8th, I ended up cutting the grass and doing the debris cleanup myself which took me over four hours. The photos I have included are after I completed the unfinished work (June 8 and 9, 2025) see Angi pics after I cleaned up.pdf attached. Given how much work I had to do on my own and how much of the original job was left incomplete, I don t feel that the $1,500 was justified. I would like to be reimbursed for the work that was not completed properly."
Alka M on June 2025
New England Pave Works offers a diverse range of services tailored to elevate your outdoor spaces. Our expertise spans hardscape and landscape construction, encompassing paving, drainage systems, small excavation, asphalt sealcoating, landscape design-build, outdoor living construction, and concrete cutting and installation. Whether it's crafting durable driveways, enhancing curb appeal with innovative garden designs, or creating functional outdoor living spaces, we're committed to precision and excellence in every project. With our customer-centric approach, expect clear communication, fair pricing, and personalized service. Elevate your outdoor experience with New England Pave Works - where expertise meets creativity. M-F: 9am - 5pm
"Jim and Zac went over the top to correct my driveway. Deteriorating asphalt was pushing my recently built stone walls surrounding driveway away. They re-set the stones and used mortar to secure them. They went out of their way to secure joint between driveway and wall. Being in quality control most of my working life it was refreshing to see the workmanship. The cost was more than fair. Integrity is refreshing. Barry Ryan"
Barry R on June 2024
New England Pave Works offers a diverse range of services tailored to elevate your outdoor spaces. Our expertise spans hardscape and landscape construction, encompassing paving, drainage systems, small excavation, asphalt sealcoating, landscape design-build, outdoor living construction, and concrete cutting and installation. Whether it's crafting durable driveways, enhancing curb appeal with innovative garden designs, or creating functional outdoor living spaces, we're committed to precision and excellence in every project. With our customer-centric approach, expect clear communication, fair pricing, and personalized service. Elevate your outdoor experience with New England Pave Works - where expertise meets creativity. M-F: 9am - 5pm
"Jim and Zac went over the top to correct my driveway. Deteriorating asphalt was pushing my recently built stone walls surrounding driveway away. They re-set the stones and used mortar to secure them. They went out of their way to secure joint between driveway and wall. Being in quality control most of my working life it was refreshing to see the workmanship. The cost was more than fair. Integrity is refreshing. Barry Ryan"
Barry R on June 2024
Lopez Construction & More, Inc., is a full service home improvement company with over 5 years of experience. We are honest, loyal and provide the best customer satisfaction in town. We pay very close attention to detail and owner, Alvaro, is always on site to ensure quality work. We accept cash and checks only! Call us today for a free estimate!
"I hired this company to repoint our fireplace in a few places where the mortar was falling apart. They worked quickly and neatly, and weâ re satisfied with the work. We would recommend them to others!"
Zeba W on June 2023
Lopez Construction & More, Inc., is a full service home improvement company with over 5 years of experience. We are honest, loyal and provide the best customer satisfaction in town. We pay very close attention to detail and owner, Alvaro, is always on site to ensure quality work. We accept cash and checks only! Call us today for a free estimate!
"I hired this company to repoint our fireplace in a few places where the mortar was falling apart. They worked quickly and neatly, and weâ re satisfied with the work. We would recommend them to others!"
Zeba W on June 2023
Thank you for visiting OutdoorX, LLC. We are your locally owned and operated landscaping and hardscaping specialists based in Salem, MA. We service clients throughout Essex County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!
"Starling and his fabulous company have been our landscapers since the fall of 2023 when our work schedules prevented us from keeping up with our yard work. We came to Angi's List and got call backs from several people, but Starling was the only one who came to the house. We were very pleased with the end result and had him come back for a spring clean up. We then let him take over our lawn care plus help with fixing our front beds that needed some TLC. We highly recommend him, and as a matter of fact his crew were just here yesterday starting the spring clean up. Starling is very professional, friendly and always easy to get a hold of when we have a question about something. He spent hours with us picking out shrubs and plants and never made us feel rushed. His crew are very friendly and take great care of our yard. We are so pleased that he showed up to our house on that late fall day!"
kevin p on March 2025
Thank you for visiting OutdoorX, LLC. We are your locally owned and operated landscaping and hardscaping specialists based in Salem, MA. We service clients throughout Essex County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!
"Starling and his fabulous company have been our landscapers since the fall of 2023 when our work schedules prevented us from keeping up with our yard work. We came to Angi's List and got call backs from several people, but Starling was the only one who came to the house. We were very pleased with the end result and had him come back for a spring clean up. We then let him take over our lawn care plus help with fixing our front beds that needed some TLC. We highly recommend him, and as a matter of fact his crew were just here yesterday starting the spring clean up. Starling is very professional, friendly and always easy to get a hold of when we have a question about something. He spent hours with us picking out shrubs and plants and never made us feel rushed. His crew are very friendly and take great care of our yard. We are so pleased that he showed up to our house on that late fall day!"
kevin p on March 2025
Stone and Garden Solutions is a family owned business. We specialize in all concrete and masonry work for both residential and commercial clients. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and attention to detail. Call us today for a free estimate!
"Responded quickly, arrived on time, was very pleasant and work amazing."
Mary O on June 2025
Stone and Garden Solutions is a family owned business. We specialize in all concrete and masonry work for both residential and commercial clients. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and attention to detail. Call us today for a free estimate!
"Responded quickly, arrived on time, was very pleasant and work amazing."
Mary O on June 2025
Martin Landscaping and Construction 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.
"Excellent work. They were very professional and easy to work with. They repointed my chimney and exterior foundation. They did a beautiful job and cleaned everything up afterwards so you couldn’t tell they were there unless you saw what the chimney and foundation looked like before. They did it all in one day and had the absolute best pricing by a wide margin versus the other 5 contractors we got estimates from. We will be having them come back to repoint the foundation inside of our basement soon."
Kevin S D on May 2024
Martin Landscaping and Construction 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.
"Excellent work. They were very professional and easy to work with. They repointed my chimney and exterior foundation. They did a beautiful job and cleaned everything up afterwards so you couldn’t tell they were there unless you saw what the chimney and foundation looked like before. They did it all in one day and had the absolute best pricing by a wide margin versus the other 5 contractors we got estimates from. We will be having them come back to repoint the foundation inside of our basement soon."
Kevin S D on May 2024
We at Masonworks, LLC focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our 30+ years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.
"This was our second project with Mason Works. Again, Bruno and his team did really high quality work. Our new front porch and walkway look great! Bruno was super responsive and easy to work with. They did come in with one of the pricier bids for the work, but I'd say it was all money well spent."
Aaron G on December 2024
We at Masonworks, LLC focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our 30+ years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.
"This was our second project with Mason Works. Again, Bruno and his team did really high quality work. Our new front porch and walkway look great! Bruno was super responsive and easy to work with. They did come in with one of the pricier bids for the work, but I'd say it was all money well spent."
Aaron G on December 2024
A well-built retaining wall can absolutely boost home value. By carving out level space, preventing erosion, and giving your yard a clean, layered look, you raise both curb appeal and usable square footage. Home appraisers estimate a 100% to 200% return on the money you spend on building a retaining wall, especially when you choose durable materials and a design that complements the house.
Material and craftsmanship dictate how long a retaining wall lasts. Expect five to 20 years from wood, 20 to 100 from metal, 50 to 100 from concrete, and up to 200 from stone. Choose quality materials, hire an experienced installer, and schedule routine maintenance, and you’ll squeeze the maximum life out of any wall.
Yes, retaining walls require a drainage system. Without proper drainage, water builds up behind the wall and can push it forward or crack the blocks. Most pros add gravel trenches, perforated pipes, and weep holes to move rainwater and groundwater away. This simple step relieves pressure, protects the foundation, and keeps the surrounding soil in place.
Most retaining walls go up in one to three weeks. Crews start by prepping and grading the site, then pour or set footings, stack the blocks, and finish with backfill and clean-up. Bad weather, complicated terrain, or permit holdups can stretch the schedule, but an experienced contractor will build slack into the timeline and keep you informed.