Elite Landscaping & Irrigation is your go-to lawn care company on the Big Island! We have decades of experience to provide world-class service and will work with you to ensure your complete satisfaction with every project. Our owner is happy to meet with you in person and will provide expert guidance from start to finish. Call today for a free estimate! Accepts check, cash, or Venmo for payments.
"Trysen is very knowledgeable; he came out and gave us a free quote for my 1/2 acre project. His team worked flawlessly to get the cinder soil down and level, and applying the hydroseed for the lawn. His team made sure to protect my driveway from the heavy trucks on delivery of the soil and afterward cleaning up driveway and surrounding areas. Elite Landscaping has great customer service (Kimrah!) and are very attentive to our questions and needs. I would highly recommend Elite for all landscaping needs. P.S. 9 days from hydroseeding and the grass is sprouting…! 👍🏼"
Russell M on April 2025
Elite Landscaping & Irrigation is your go-to lawn care company on the Big Island! We have decades of experience to provide world-class service and will work with you to ensure your complete satisfaction with every project. Our owner is happy to meet with you in person and will provide expert guidance from start to finish. Call today for a free estimate! Accepts check, cash, or Venmo for payments.
"Trysen is very knowledgeable; he came out and gave us a free quote for my 1/2 acre project. His team worked flawlessly to get the cinder soil down and level, and applying the hydroseed for the lawn. His team made sure to protect my driveway from the heavy trucks on delivery of the soil and afterward cleaning up driveway and surrounding areas. Elite Landscaping has great customer service (Kimrah!) and are very attentive to our questions and needs. I would highly recommend Elite for all landscaping needs. P.S. 9 days from hydroseeding and the grass is sprouting…! 👍🏼"
Russell M on April 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 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.
"I hired Rainy Day Landscaping (Jon-Paul Mangarin) to diagnose and repair my 12-valve irrigation system. After finding all but two valves (the previous owners of our property had hidden and buried them all) and verifying that they all worked, we decided to replace the old irrigation controller with a new one that could be controlled by a phone app. This is huge improvement! Jon-Paul also adjusted and replaced a bunch of old lawn sprinklers that were not functioning efficiently. Noticing the thickness of my Kikuyu lawn, Jon-Paul recommended aerating and de-thatching followed by a compost top-dressing. I also hired Jon-Paul to do tree trimming, edging shaping around all the beds and tree circles. This was followed by fertilizing and mulching all beds and tree circles. Everything looks great now! All the work was done to my satisfaction and I would recommend RainyDay Landscaping for all of the work I listed above."
Lori P on February 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 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.
"I hired Rainy Day Landscaping (Jon-Paul Mangarin) to diagnose and repair my 12-valve irrigation system. After finding all but two valves (the previous owners of our property had hidden and buried them all) and verifying that they all worked, we decided to replace the old irrigation controller with a new one that could be controlled by a phone app. This is huge improvement! Jon-Paul also adjusted and replaced a bunch of old lawn sprinklers that were not functioning efficiently. Noticing the thickness of my Kikuyu lawn, Jon-Paul recommended aerating and de-thatching followed by a compost top-dressing. I also hired Jon-Paul to do tree trimming, edging shaping around all the beds and tree circles. This was followed by fertilizing and mulching all beds and tree circles. Everything looks great now! All the work was done to my satisfaction and I would recommend RainyDay Landscaping for all of the work I listed above."
Lori P on February 2024
Aloha, AHC is a corporation that provides 3 types of services. Cleaning services , Pressure washing/Soft washing and Landscaping services. We go above and beyond to make sure that our customers are satisfied with our work. Contact us for a free estimate. Thank you for your time!
"(Gutter Cleaning)"
Clyde Y on October 2024
Aloha, AHC is a corporation that provides 3 types of services. Cleaning services , Pressure washing/Soft washing and Landscaping services. We go above and beyond to make sure that our customers are satisfied with our work. Contact us for a free estimate. Thank you for your time!
"(Gutter Cleaning)"
Clyde Y on October 2024
With over 10 years of experience working in the luxury resorts, and private residences on the Kohala and Hamakua coast as an Engineer technician, Grounds keeper & Painter. I can provide you with Quality and cost efficient services! FREE ESTIMATES
"Great service, super helpful and informative!"
Marrisa O on November 2024
With over 10 years of experience working in the luxury resorts, and private residences on the Kohala and Hamakua coast as an Engineer technician, Grounds keeper & Painter. I can provide you with Quality and cost efficient services! FREE ESTIMATES
"Great service, super helpful and informative!"
Marrisa O on November 2024
WIth over 25 years Deponte's Masonry 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. cash or check
WIth over 25 years Deponte's Masonry 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. cash or check
We are a full services Gutter company , Owner Operated with Aloha!
We are a full services Gutter company , Owner Operated with Aloha!
We are an award-winning, fully Licensed, Insured and Bondable, Design/Build, Open Shop, General Contracting, Specialty Contracting, and Construction Management Company. We are also a SAM certified US Federal Government Contractor (Top 2% of US contractors) We specialize in Construction, Investment Property Development, Value Engineering/Integrated Project Development (IPD), Constructability Review, and Building Material Imports including Sourcing and Logistics. Our Scope of projects include: USACE and NAVFAC Projects Restoration/Maintenance Contracts High End Detailed Custom/Bespoke single family home Design and Build in the $1.5M-$15M range Semi Spec and Track Multifamily Home Building - under 50 Units Commercial New Construction Retail TI Licensing Specialist / RME Projects $10M Bond Capacity This range of experience requires us to consider every detail in order to meet and exceed the strictest of site specific owner expectations, QC, finish tolerances and specifications in the construction industry for every definable feature of work, while advising you on long lasting, quality materials as your reasonable budget allows. We serve Oahu (Waipahu to Koko Head, Kaneohe, Kailua, and All Military installations), Big Island (Keauhou to Hawi, Waimea and Pohakuloa training grounds), Kauai (Lihue, Koloa, Poipu, Barking Sands), and Maui (Whole Island), Along with all US territories for Federal contracting work. Purchase your construction with us! We will work diligently with you, keeping you abreast of all aspects of your project. We have a high safety rating, and are able to comply with the strictest safety requirements in the world (EM 385-1-1), including a SSHO if required. If you have a project we would be a good fit for, or want to be one of our subcontractors, please fill out a form on our website or reach us at: www.MC-HI.com +1-808-753-3393 Cell +1-808-688-8839 Office Chris@mc-hi.com We look forward to working with you!
We are an award-winning, fully Licensed, Insured and Bondable, Design/Build, Open Shop, General Contracting, Specialty Contracting, and Construction Management Company. We are also a SAM certified US Federal Government Contractor (Top 2% of US contractors) We specialize in Construction, Investment Property Development, Value Engineering/Integrated Project Development (IPD), Constructability Review, and Building Material Imports including Sourcing and Logistics. Our Scope of projects include: USACE and NAVFAC Projects Restoration/Maintenance Contracts High End Detailed Custom/Bespoke single family home Design and Build in the $1.5M-$15M range Semi Spec and Track Multifamily Home Building - under 50 Units Commercial New Construction Retail TI Licensing Specialist / RME Projects $10M Bond Capacity This range of experience requires us to consider every detail in order to meet and exceed the strictest of site specific owner expectations, QC, finish tolerances and specifications in the construction industry for every definable feature of work, while advising you on long lasting, quality materials as your reasonable budget allows. We serve Oahu (Waipahu to Koko Head, Kaneohe, Kailua, and All Military installations), Big Island (Keauhou to Hawi, Waimea and Pohakuloa training grounds), Kauai (Lihue, Koloa, Poipu, Barking Sands), and Maui (Whole Island), Along with all US territories for Federal contracting work. Purchase your construction with us! We will work diligently with you, keeping you abreast of all aspects of your project. We have a high safety rating, and are able to comply with the strictest safety requirements in the world (EM 385-1-1), including a SSHO if required. If you have a project we would be a good fit for, or want to be one of our subcontractors, please fill out a form on our website or reach us at: www.MC-HI.com +1-808-753-3393 Cell +1-808-688-8839 Office Chris@mc-hi.com We look forward to working with you!
Aloha, Kauka'i Landscape & Maintenance provides you with all of your landscaping and lawn care needs for properties both large and small. With over 15 years of experience with lawn care and property management, there are a variety of other services we may be able to help you with as well. Just ask!
Aloha, Kauka'i Landscape & Maintenance provides you with all of your landscaping and lawn care needs for properties both large and small. With over 15 years of experience with lawn care and property management, there are a variety of other services we may be able to help you with as well. Just ask!
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.