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Northeast Excavating

170 Newport Road
5.00(
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Approved Pro

Northeast Excavating

170 Newport Road
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

With many years experience in the industry you can expect the best when choosing Northeast Excavating. Call for your excavating, grading ,drainage, hydroseeding, topsoil, stone, and mulch delivery needs. We also install concrete patios and slabs. And when the weather changes count on Northeast for all your snowplowing, snow removal, and ice control needs. With a large array of heavy equipment we can provide any site work project or finish work you may need. Locally owned and operated.

"The two gentlemen that removed snow from my roof went above and beyond what was expected. Great job! Hard workers. Even helped me out with another task."

Patrice M on February 2015

With many years experience in the industry you can expect the best when choosing Northeast Excavating. Call for your excavating, grading ,drainage, hydroseeding, topsoil, stone, and mulch delivery needs. We also install concrete patios and slabs. And when the weather changes count on Northeast for all your snowplowing, snow removal, and ice control needs. With a large array of heavy equipment we can provide any site work project or finish work you may need. Locally owned and operated.

"The two gentlemen that removed snow from my roof went above and beyond what was expected. Great job! Hard workers. Even helped me out with another task."

Patrice M on February 2015


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Cristman Enterprises

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Cristman Enterprises

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Driveway install, yard install , drainage work.

"Cristman Enterprises were fantastic. We needed our yard regraded and seeded. They were professional, promptly communicated the status of the work, and were overall very easy to work with. We will be hiring them again for our future landscaping projects."

Donna s on March 2025

Driveway install, yard install , drainage work.

"Cristman Enterprises were fantastic. We needed our yard regraded and seeded. They were professional, promptly communicated the status of the work, and were overall very easy to work with. We will be hiring them again for our future landscaping projects."

Donna s on March 2025


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The Earthworks Group LLC

7470 Crooked Brook Rd
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro

The Earthworks Group LLC

7470 Crooked Brook Rd
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
116 local quotes requested

O.S.H.A. Certified D.E.C Certifications Professional Operators Training Certification With 35 Years of combined experience, our family-run business would love to handle your service needs with safety at the forefront, followed by quality and expertise. We handle all sorts of landscaping; from total surface regrading, to land clearing and foundation excavation. Our service scope also includes driveway, septic, and leach field installations. Looking forward to having a conversation with you and answering any questions you may have.

"Despite the horrible weather, the project was promptly completed."

Mark L on February 2025

O.S.H.A. Certified D.E.C Certifications Professional Operators Training Certification With 35 Years of combined experience, our family-run business would love to handle your service needs with safety at the forefront, followed by quality and expertise. We handle all sorts of landscaping; from total surface regrading, to land clearing and foundation excavation. Our service scope also includes driveway, septic, and leach field installations. Looking forward to having a conversation with you and answering any questions you may have.

"Despite the horrible weather, the project was promptly completed."

Mark L on February 2025


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Edgendary Landscapes Pro

Unknown
5.00(
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Edgendary Landscapes Pro

Unknown
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
182 local quotes requested

Edgendary Landscapes Pro Quality work and affordable prices get the job done right with Edgendary Landscapes Pro! We are dedicated to mastering the art of landscaping and keeping our clients properties in top notch condition. You supply the vision for your space and we'll do the rest! Servicing CNY! Central Square, West Monroe, Hastings, Pennelville, Clay, Baldwinsville, Cicero, Brewerton, North Syracuse, and surrounding areas! Out services include LANDSCAPE / HARDSCSPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION, SHRUB & TREE TRIMMING/PRUNING, SPRING & FALL LEAF CLEAN UPS, MULCH, STONE, PLANTS, YARD REPAIR, TOP SOIL, SOD, TREE SERVICE & STUMP GRINDING, PRESSURE WASHING and MORE! Pick which services you need performed yearly and leave the rest up to us. With only one company, one phone call and one price, it cant get much better. Call Us Today!

"Mike and his team were awesome. The crew was very professional and they did an outstanding job. The final result exceeded my expectations. Throughout the project, Mike communicated the progress and informed me of any changes to the scope of work, so there were no surprises. He stayed in schedule and on budget."

Matthew R on May 2024

Edgendary Landscapes Pro Quality work and affordable prices get the job done right with Edgendary Landscapes Pro! We are dedicated to mastering the art of landscaping and keeping our clients properties in top notch condition. You supply the vision for your space and we'll do the rest! Servicing CNY! Central Square, West Monroe, Hastings, Pennelville, Clay, Baldwinsville, Cicero, Brewerton, North Syracuse, and surrounding areas! Out services include LANDSCAPE / HARDSCSPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION, SHRUB & TREE TRIMMING/PRUNING, SPRING & FALL LEAF CLEAN UPS, MULCH, STONE, PLANTS, YARD REPAIR, TOP SOIL, SOD, TREE SERVICE & STUMP GRINDING, PRESSURE WASHING and MORE! Pick which services you need performed yearly and leave the rest up to us. With only one company, one phone call and one price, it cant get much better. Call Us Today!

"Mike and his team were awesome. The crew was very professional and they did an outstanding job. The final result exceeded my expectations. Throughout the project, Mike communicated the progress and informed me of any changes to the scope of work, so there were no surprises. He stayed in schedule and on budget."

Matthew R on May 2024


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Primetime Business Solutions INC

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Primetime Business Solutions INC

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

My team and I have over 20 years of experience in the construction industry along with heavy equipment experience. We specialize in exavation work along with general construction. We also have an in-house electrical contractor that installs EV charging stations

My team and I have over 20 years of experience in the construction industry along with heavy equipment experience. We specialize in exavation work along with general construction. We also have an in-house electrical contractor that installs EV charging stations


GreenScapes Garden Center & Landscape Co.

48 Old Mohawk St
4.17(
6
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GreenScapes Garden Center & Landscape Co.

48 Old Mohawk St
4.17(
6
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Customers say: Quality work

After more than three decades of expansion, GreenScapes’ stock has blossomed to include northern-grown trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses, fruit trees, and specialty plants. From plants to bark mulches, landscaping stone to soils and fertilizers, all your planting and landscaping needs can be found here! Personally visiting over 20, mostly family owned and operated nurseries in the northeast every year, GreenScapes hand-selects all of its plant material for our unparalleled and exceptional inventory found in the Mohawk Valley. GreenScapes’ friendly and knowledgeable staff, both trained and skilled in their fields, will help you find the right plant material for your site and provide valuable information for maintaining your all ready existing landscaping. Along with all of our plant and landscaping materials, we also offer private and commercial landscape designs, plant installations, and maintenance of landscaping projects that our company has installed. Lawn installations with sod or hydroseed are also available.

After more than three decades of expansion, GreenScapes’ stock has blossomed to include northern-grown trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses, fruit trees, and specialty plants. From plants to bark mulches, landscaping stone to soils and fertilizers, all your planting and landscaping needs can be found here! Personally visiting over 20, mostly family owned and operated nurseries in the northeast every year, GreenScapes hand-selects all of its plant material for our unparalleled and exceptional inventory found in the Mohawk Valley. GreenScapes’ friendly and knowledgeable staff, both trained and skilled in their fields, will help you find the right plant material for your site and provide valuable information for maintaining your all ready existing landscaping. Along with all of our plant and landscaping materials, we also offer private and commercial landscape designs, plant installations, and maintenance of landscaping projects that our company has installed. Lawn installations with sod or hydroseed are also available.


HighWall Landscaping/property architecture

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HighWall Landscaping/property architecture

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1 years of experience

Rizio and Calandra Plumbing/Excavation Inc.

3.67(
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Rizio and Calandra Plumbing/Excavation Inc.

3.67(
3
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Customers say: Quality work
13 years of experience

We provide 24 hour emergency services

"Also help acquiring a snake of my own. Response was incredibly quick and professional at a level rare in the Rome area Consistently the best in the region.."

James H on March 2021

We provide 24 hour emergency services

"Also help acquiring a snake of my own. Response was incredibly quick and professional at a level rare in the Rome area Consistently the best in the region.."

James H on March 2021


Decorist

38 Keyes Ave.
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Decorist

38 Keyes Ave.
No reviews yet
12 years of experience

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.


DAVE'S LANDSCAPING

3297 STATE ROUTE 12B
2.00(
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DAVE'S LANDSCAPING

3297 STATE ROUTE 12B
2.00(
1
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46 years of experience

In business since 1979, small firm that delivers big results. We live on detail and include many aspects of the job that others charge extra for. When we start a project we are there till it's done.

In business since 1979, small firm that delivers big results. We live on detail and include many aspects of the job that others charge extra for. When we start a project we are there till it's done.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Utica, NY

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.

The Utica, NY homeowners’ guide to sod installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.