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Avatar for Roberto's Affordable Landscaping

Roberto's Affordable Landscaping

3.98(
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•Approved Pro

Roberto's Affordable Landscaping

3.98(
764
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2954 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

Roberto Affordable Landscaping proudly serves Waltham, MA. Are you tired of spending time and money trying to keep your grass green to no avail? Let us give it a try! We specialize in providing quality, beautiful landscapes for your home or business. In every job, we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Our staff will take the time to listen to you and then create a landscape that is designed to meet your individual needs and desires. Meeting and exceeding customer expectations is how “Roberto Affordable Landscaping” has grown to one of the region’s most respected landscaping service firms. Our focus on customer service gives you confidence that your property will be designed, installed, and maintained to industry standards and beyond. With 12 years of experience we know how to get it done right. Please Email or Text us today to schedule an appointment!

"Roberto and his crew did an outstanding job! We usually do all of our hedge abs shrub trimming ourselves, but with a few other projects going on we hadn’t gotten them all season long and they were seriously overgrown. Since we COULD do it ourselves, we had a limit on what we were willing to pay, so we were getting several quotes … most of which were higher than we had hoped. Roberto worked with us on the pricing, which was good news because now it was off of our plate! His crew was there the early next day … fast, friendly, courteous, conscientious and neat! We are now looking to have Roberto and his crew back to take a few more projects off of our plate too! If you want a great job, at great price, by a great crew … we highly recommend Roberto’s Affordable Lands aping!"

James L on September 2025

Roberto Affordable Landscaping proudly serves Waltham, MA. Are you tired of spending time and money trying to keep your grass green to no avail? Let us give it a try! We specialize in providing quality, beautiful landscapes for your home or business. In every job, we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Our staff will take the time to listen to you and then create a landscape that is designed to meet your individual needs and desires. Meeting and exceeding customer expectations is how “Roberto Affordable Landscaping” has grown to one of the region’s most respected landscaping service firms. Our focus on customer service gives you confidence that your property will be designed, installed, and maintained to industry standards and beyond. With 12 years of experience we know how to get it done right. Please Email or Text us today to schedule an appointment!

"Roberto and his crew did an outstanding job! We usually do all of our hedge abs shrub trimming ourselves, but with a few other projects going on we hadn’t gotten them all season long and they were seriously overgrown. Since we COULD do it ourselves, we had a limit on what we were willing to pay, so we were getting several quotes … most of which were higher than we had hoped. Roberto worked with us on the pricing, which was good news because now it was off of our plate! His crew was there the early next day … fast, friendly, courteous, conscientious and neat! We are now looking to have Roberto and his crew back to take a few more projects off of our plate too! If you want a great job, at great price, by a great crew … we highly recommend Roberto’s Affordable Lands aping!"

James L on September 2025

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DiOrio Builders & Designers Inc

4.58(
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DiOrio Builders & Designers Inc

4.58(
125
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
212 local quotes requested
59 years of experience

DiOrio Builders and Designers Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company committed to providing homeowners with the highest level of craftsmanship. Built on old fashioned values we are experienced specialists that will complete your project to exact specifications in a timely manner. Quality work is our priority while paying special attention to detail. No job is too big or too small.

"They gave a good estimate of work to be completed and contract laid everything out clearly and completely. They were well organized and had great communication. They kept the job site clean each day and the work was well done."

Melissa C on October 2025

DiOrio Builders and Designers Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company committed to providing homeowners with the highest level of craftsmanship. Built on old fashioned values we are experienced specialists that will complete your project to exact specifications in a timely manner. Quality work is our priority while paying special attention to detail. No job is too big or too small.

"They gave a good estimate of work to be completed and contract laid everything out clearly and completely. They were well organized and had great communication. They kept the job site clean each day and the work was well done."

Melissa C on October 2025

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

Stone Wall Designers Inc

4.40(
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Stone Wall Designers Inc

4.40(
5
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Customers say: Quality work
23 years of experience

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.

Gerrior Masonry & Landscape Construction Corp

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Gerrior Masonry & Landscape Construction Corp

4.54(
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Customers say: Quality work
33 years of experience

The company was founded by owner and masonry contractor, Joseph Gerrior in 1992. Joe has over 22 years of experience and expertise in his field. Joe personally oversees every project, therefore ensuring that every job is done to the highest quality. Gerrior Corp. teams up their hardscape specialist with their masons and landscapers to create endless possibilities. Estimates are always free and scheduled in a timely manner. Gerrior Corp. is fully insured and their work is guaranteed. Every jobsite is thoroughly cleaned upon completion and left looking as pristine as possible. The highly knowledgeable and trained staff, along with state of the art equipment leave impeccable results which speak for themselves. References are available upon request or you can click on the testimonials page to read some of the feedback from their customers. They pride themselves on excellence and look forward to working with you to make your dreams a reality.

The company was founded by owner and masonry contractor, Joseph Gerrior in 1992. Joe has over 22 years of experience and expertise in his field. Joe personally oversees every project, therefore ensuring that every job is done to the highest quality. Gerrior Corp. teams up their hardscape specialist with their masons and landscapers to create endless possibilities. Estimates are always free and scheduled in a timely manner. Gerrior Corp. is fully insured and their work is guaranteed. Every jobsite is thoroughly cleaned upon completion and left looking as pristine as possible. The highly knowledgeable and trained staff, along with state of the art equipment leave impeccable results which speak for themselves. References are available upon request or you can click on the testimonials page to read some of the feedback from their customers. They pride themselves on excellence and look forward to working with you to make your dreams a reality.

NORTHEAST KITCHENS, INC.

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NORTHEAST KITCHENS, INC.

2.75(
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19 years of experience

Kitchen cabinet showroom

"Terrible. Just terrible. Whenever we had a conversation about what was included in our purchase or not, he was ALWAYS switching up his statement. Lou is full of empty promises and we had a poor experience with him. He recommended his brother, Chris Mellilo, to be our contractor. Upfront he seeemed like a good guy but it was our mistake. It took this guy over 6 months to complete 1/2 of our kitchen. BEWARE of Northeast kitchen and his rude and flakey brother who ruined our lives for over 6 months. Find another place to get your cabinets and do not listen to these guys. Terrible, just terrible."

j K on April 2021

Kitchen cabinet showroom

"Terrible. Just terrible. Whenever we had a conversation about what was included in our purchase or not, he was ALWAYS switching up his statement. Lou is full of empty promises and we had a poor experience with him. He recommended his brother, Chris Mellilo, to be our contractor. Upfront he seeemed like a good guy but it was our mistake. It took this guy over 6 months to complete 1/2 of our kitchen. BEWARE of Northeast kitchen and his rude and flakey brother who ruined our lives for over 6 months. Find another place to get your cabinets and do not listen to these guys. Terrible, just terrible."

j K on April 2021

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ACA tile

5.00(
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ACA tile

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in all types of tile work. It may consist of porcelain, ceramic, marble or any such material. Bathrooms installations where wall and floors are getting tile we do it. Backsplashes, kitchen floors, mud rooms or basements.

"Joe and his crew didn’t excellent job. I would definitely hire them again. They had a very good attention to detail, especially when it came to the orientation of the tiles and making sure that the tiles we chose we’re up-to-date and modern looking for the existing style of the kitchen.."

Dan R on November 2023

We specialize in all types of tile work. It may consist of porcelain, ceramic, marble or any such material. Bathrooms installations where wall and floors are getting tile we do it. Backsplashes, kitchen floors, mud rooms or basements.

"Joe and his crew didn’t excellent job. I would definitely hire them again. They had a very good attention to detail, especially when it came to the orientation of the tiles and making sure that the tiles we chose we’re up-to-date and modern looking for the existing style of the kitchen.."

Dan R on November 2023

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Wood Is Good

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Wood Is Good

4.97(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Here at Wood Is Good, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 11 years of experience we are experts in the Handyman and Interior Painting trades and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We specialize in small to medium jobs that really improve the quality of life for our customers. Contact us to discuss what needs improving in your home. We look forward to earning your business.

"Rich did a fantastic job repairing the exterior and interior stairs. The stairs are in great shape now. Rich provided a detailed written estimate within a few days. A detailed estimate is hard to get lately. The job went very well. I highly recommend Rich if you need a carpenter."

Jim F on November 2022

Here at Wood Is Good, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 11 years of experience we are experts in the Handyman and Interior Painting trades and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We specialize in small to medium jobs that really improve the quality of life for our customers. Contact us to discuss what needs improving in your home. We look forward to earning your business.

"Rich did a fantastic job repairing the exterior and interior stairs. The stairs are in great shape now. Rich provided a detailed written estimate within a few days. A detailed estimate is hard to get lately. The job went very well. I highly recommend Rich if you need a carpenter."

Jim F on November 2022

Frederick L Smith Inc

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Frederick L Smith Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Frederick L. Smith, Inc. in Holbrook, MA, is a family-owned business specializing in both commercial and residential masonry projects and general contracting services. Since 1953, we have built a reputation for providing high-quality work that’s finished on time and within your budget.

Frederick L. Smith, Inc. in Holbrook, MA, is a family-owned business specializing in both commercial and residential masonry projects and general contracting services. Since 1953, we have built a reputation for providing high-quality work that’s finished on time and within your budget.

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A 1 Foundation Crack Repair Inc

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A 1 Foundation Crack Repair Inc

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

We Stop Water! We Repair Foundations! SPEAK TO A LIVE PRO, 7 DAYS A WEEK! 617-903-0927 30 Years in Business - Engineer on Staff. A-1 Foundation Crack Repair is a 2nd Generation service company with over 30 years’ experience in helping customers stop water from coming into their homes and repairing their foundation issues. Concrete, stone, or block foundations… We have solutions for each. Speak to a Live Pro, 7 Days a week! 617-903-0927. We Stop Water. We Repair Foundations. Does this sound familiar with your home?? - Water is coming into your basement - There is a foundation issue that might be a structural issue, but you are not sure - You have an old house with a fieldstone basement that is starting to deteriorate - You are trying to sell your house, but buyers hesitate when they go downstairs Our areas of expertise include: - Foundation Wall Cracks - Foundation Floor Cracks - Lally Column Installation - Fieldstone Foundation Re-pointing - Leaking Bulkheads - Sump Pumps - Leaking Tie Rods - Floor Wall Seam - Pipe Penetrations SPEAK TO A LIVE PRO, 7 DAYS A WEEK! 617-903-0927

"These guys were amazing from start to finish. The communication from beginning to end was exceptional. Joe arrived on the date agreed and was very punctual, He first explained very clearly the process that he was using and how effective it would be in preventing water from entering my basement through this crack in the foundation. He then proceeded with his work and did so quickly and efficiently leaving no mess behind. I am thoroughly impressed with A-1 and wholeheartedly and highly recommend their high quality services. Plus, with their 10 year warranty, you can rest comfortably. Without doubt, these guys are A1."

Douglas M on May 2024

We Stop Water! We Repair Foundations! SPEAK TO A LIVE PRO, 7 DAYS A WEEK! 617-903-0927 30 Years in Business - Engineer on Staff. A-1 Foundation Crack Repair is a 2nd Generation service company with over 30 years’ experience in helping customers stop water from coming into their homes and repairing their foundation issues. Concrete, stone, or block foundations… We have solutions for each. Speak to a Live Pro, 7 Days a week! 617-903-0927. We Stop Water. We Repair Foundations. Does this sound familiar with your home?? - Water is coming into your basement - There is a foundation issue that might be a structural issue, but you are not sure - You have an old house with a fieldstone basement that is starting to deteriorate - You are trying to sell your house, but buyers hesitate when they go downstairs Our areas of expertise include: - Foundation Wall Cracks - Foundation Floor Cracks - Lally Column Installation - Fieldstone Foundation Re-pointing - Leaking Bulkheads - Sump Pumps - Leaking Tie Rods - Floor Wall Seam - Pipe Penetrations SPEAK TO A LIVE PRO, 7 DAYS A WEEK! 617-903-0927

"These guys were amazing from start to finish. The communication from beginning to end was exceptional. Joe arrived on the date agreed and was very punctual, He first explained very clearly the process that he was using and how effective it would be in preventing water from entering my basement through this crack in the foundation. He then proceeded with his work and did so quickly and efficiently leaving no mess behind. I am thoroughly impressed with A-1 and wholeheartedly and highly recommend their high quality services. Plus, with their 10 year warranty, you can rest comfortably. Without doubt, these guys are A1."

Douglas M on May 2024

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FAQs for second story addition building service projects in Lowell, MA

For many homeowners, building up is worth the expense because it provides the extra bedrooms or living areas that can’t be accommodated within the existing footprint. A larger, updated home often commands a higher resale price, recouping a sizable share of the project cost while allowing you to stay in the neighborhood you love. Run the numbers with a real estate agent and contractor to ensure the expected return and day-to-day benefits align with your goals.

Whether it makes more sense to build up or out depends on your lot, budget, and local code. Building up preserves yard space and involves less foundation work, but you may need to vacate the home during construction. Building out avoids staircases and can proceed while you stay put; however, it encroaches on the yard and may face setback limits. Compare both options with your contractor before making a decision.

A structural engineer will first inspect the existing foundation for cracks, footings, and load capacity. Depending on the findings, the crew may pour new concrete footings, install steel or concrete piers, add reinforced beams, or tie additional rebar into the slab. These upgrades redistribute the weight of the new floor and bring the structure up to code. Your contractor will outline the specific reinforcement plan and timeline once the engineering report is complete.

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