James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc. 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 experience! Prompt, responsive and good value."
Jonathan S on January 2023
James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc. 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 experience! Prompt, responsive and good value."
Jonathan S on January 2023
GREEN START LANDSCAPING INC is committed to excellence 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 company, very easy to work with."
Victor L on August 2022
GREEN START LANDSCAPING INC is committed to excellence 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 company, very easy to work with."
Victor L on August 2022
We proudly serve our customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Give us a call today!
"Very professional , took care of business and got the job done!"
Carol F on May 2025
We proudly serve our customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Give us a call today!
"Very professional , took care of business and got the job done!"
Carol F on May 2025
Here at Twins Landscape and Snow we are a full service landscape contractor based out of Sterling, Ma. We specialize in all areas of outdoor living services, from landscape construction and hardscape design/ build, to weekly lawn maintenance and everything in-between. We also have a full landscape yard offering mulch, loam and stone products to contractors and homeowners. Visit us at www.twinslawnservice.com; a photo gallery of projects is available at https://twinslawnservice.com/photo-gallery/
"For the first 2 years, their M.O. is to communicate mostly through their online portal and email. Face-to-face communication is not something that they regularly schedule and asking them to do this has been met with no communication. In the first 2 jobs, their work was 'fine' for what they did with the exception that they didn't do what I asked and had to come back again to fix things (though they made some cuts on bushes that they were asked NOT to cut). This year, I tried again to communicate with them, but they were open to the job only through email and their portal. My attempts to speak with them were met with, literally, 'You should find someone else to do the work'. This year's job included 2 houses - one for my brother-in-law who is very ill and can't do the work he typically does himself. I thought that Twins Lawn Service would be more willing to at least do that job (a very small one), but again - they wouldn't even schedule it since I asked that they speak with me directly to understand the job. Buyer beware; call them at your own risk; I won't do that again!"
Judy S on October 2018
Here at Twins Landscape and Snow we are a full service landscape contractor based out of Sterling, Ma. We specialize in all areas of outdoor living services, from landscape construction and hardscape design/ build, to weekly lawn maintenance and everything in-between. We also have a full landscape yard offering mulch, loam and stone products to contractors and homeowners. Visit us at www.twinslawnservice.com; a photo gallery of projects is available at https://twinslawnservice.com/photo-gallery/
"For the first 2 years, their M.O. is to communicate mostly through their online portal and email. Face-to-face communication is not something that they regularly schedule and asking them to do this has been met with no communication. In the first 2 jobs, their work was 'fine' for what they did with the exception that they didn't do what I asked and had to come back again to fix things (though they made some cuts on bushes that they were asked NOT to cut). This year, I tried again to communicate with them, but they were open to the job only through email and their portal. My attempts to speak with them were met with, literally, 'You should find someone else to do the work'. This year's job included 2 houses - one for my brother-in-law who is very ill and can't do the work he typically does himself. I thought that Twins Lawn Service would be more willing to at least do that job (a very small one), but again - they wouldn't even schedule it since I asked that they speak with me directly to understand the job. Buyer beware; call them at your own risk; I won't do that again!"
Judy S on October 2018
Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Exceeded expectations! Very prompt and professional. Got in touch right away, showed up when promised, and job was completed quickly. My yard was badly overgrown so it was a big job. It looks great. Very thorough and paid attention to detail. Will definitely use again!"
Kelli G on May 2025
Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Exceeded expectations! Very prompt and professional. Got in touch right away, showed up when promised, and job was completed quickly. My yard was badly overgrown so it was a big job. It looks great. Very thorough and paid attention to detail. Will definitely use again!"
Kelli G on May 2025
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We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.
"Septic tanks were left exposed, site was a mess, and vent pipe was not at the required height. We talked with him a month before we anticipated water connection, so he knew our timelines. We attempted to contact him every day for a week to schedule final inspection after water was connected, but got no response. It took two emails from the city for him to sign the certificate of compliance."
Candy K on June 2023
We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.
"Septic tanks were left exposed, site was a mess, and vent pipe was not at the required height. We talked with him a month before we anticipated water connection, so he knew our timelines. We attempted to contact him every day for a week to schedule final inspection after water was connected, but got no response. It took two emails from the city for him to sign the certificate of compliance."
Candy K on June 2023
USES SUBS FOR LAWN & YARD WORK. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES APPLY. NO SERVICE FEES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE.
USES SUBS FOR LAWN & YARD WORK. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES APPLY. NO SERVICE FEES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE.
Stone Wall Designers is a hardscaping and landscaping design company servicing New England for over a decade. Our passion is creating great designs for your front and back yard projects. Our expert installers are trained in the highest quality innovative systems. Our improvements to your outside living environment will exceed your expectations. We are a certified installer for all the top paving systems.
Stone Wall Designers is a hardscaping and landscaping design company servicing New England for over a decade. Our passion is creating great designs for your front and back yard projects. Our expert installers are trained in the highest quality innovative systems. Our improvements to your outside living environment will exceed your expectations. We are a certified installer for all the top paving systems.
Family-owned and operated since 1991. Specialized expertise in the eradication of unwanted and invasive plants and vegetation. Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator License #26928. Web site: www.cooperspoisonivy.com
"Amazing! Lee is a pleasure to work with and is super diligent about his efforts. He took hours to walk our yard and woods to find and treat all poison ivy on the ground and in the trees (we have a big property and had a lot). Lee found it all and then on his return trip to ensure all is eliminated he treated anything new or if he had missed any. We're happy to say its all gone now and we couldn't be happier. Thanks Lee for being diligent and being very careful about treating just the plants and vines so as not to harm anything else. Thanks so much!!!"
James M on November 2022
Family-owned and operated since 1991. Specialized expertise in the eradication of unwanted and invasive plants and vegetation. Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator License #26928. Web site: www.cooperspoisonivy.com
"Amazing! Lee is a pleasure to work with and is super diligent about his efforts. He took hours to walk our yard and woods to find and treat all poison ivy on the ground and in the trees (we have a big property and had a lot). Lee found it all and then on his return trip to ensure all is eliminated he treated anything new or if he had missed any. We're happy to say its all gone now and we couldn't be happier. Thanks Lee for being diligent and being very careful about treating just the plants and vines so as not to harm anything else. Thanks so much!!!"
James M on November 2022
Most pool filling projects require three to seven days for partial removal and one to two weeks for complete removal. The timeline includes water drainage, demolition work, debris removal, backfilling with compacted layers of material, and final grading. Factors affecting your schedule include property access, weather conditions, and municipal inspection requirements. Working with an experienced contractor helps establish realistic timeframes for your specific situation.
While technically possible for smaller projects, DIY pool filling presents significant challenges for most homeowners. The process requires specialized equipment like excavators and jackhammers, technical knowledge of proper drainage installation, and an understanding of soil compaction techniques. Improper filling can lead to settling issues, poor drainage, and potential property damage. Most municipalities also require permits and inspections that professional contractors are better equipped to navigate.
Professional pool removal typically employs a layered approach with different materials. Many contractors recommend starting with a layer of gravel (approximately halfway up the pool depth) to establish proper drainage, followed by compacted clean fill dirt in layers. The top 18 to 36 inches should consist of quality topsoil suitable for supporting grass and plants. This structured approach prevents future settling while ensuring proper water drainage through the filled area.
Most jurisdictions require permits for pool removal to ensure proper procedures are followed. Permit fees typically range from $50 to $250, and the application process may require site plans and details about your removal method. Some municipalities mandate engineering approval, particularly for complete removals. Working without required permits can result in fines and disclosure complications when selling your property. Your contractor often handles permit applications as part of their service.