We pride our company on flexible pricing, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
We pride our company on flexible pricing, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
Custom design landscaping with a personal touch. With over twenty years of experience in in the industry. Makes sure his customer are always happy with the work. Will make sure he understands exactly what his customers needs are.
"Looks beautiful. Great quality design at an affordable price. They kept you updated on the entire process and install as it went along. Very professional."
Susan K on March 2022
Custom design landscaping with a personal touch. With over twenty years of experience in in the industry. Makes sure his customer are always happy with the work. Will make sure he understands exactly what his customers needs are.
"Looks beautiful. Great quality design at an affordable price. They kept you updated on the entire process and install as it went along. Very professional."
Susan K on March 2022
Our company is based on the belief that our customers needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.
"What hard workers, very professional. I highly recommend them."
Richard E on April 2020
Our company is based on the belief that our customers needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.
"What hard workers, very professional. I highly recommend them."
Richard E on April 2020
With years of experience in the tree and lawn care industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from tree care to lawn services. Give us a call today and let's get started!
"We hired Antonio about 2 years ago. His work was fine, but he was inconsistent in his communication, and unreliable about showing up when he said he would. He also refused to out us on a regular schedule, and instructed us to just call him, but then he did not return calls. We ended up hiring another company. This morning he was doing work for a neighbor at 7:30 a.m., and blocking our shared 1-lane road. I asked if he could pull his truck over so I could pass, and he was rude and dismissive. My husband came out and Antonio (the owner) became aggressive with him and screamed â  just go around!â  (There absolutely was not room). This person is unprofessIonal, rude, and aggressive."
Gabrielle A on July 2023
With years of experience in the tree and lawn care industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from tree care to lawn services. Give us a call today and let's get started!
"We hired Antonio about 2 years ago. His work was fine, but he was inconsistent in his communication, and unreliable about showing up when he said he would. He also refused to out us on a regular schedule, and instructed us to just call him, but then he did not return calls. We ended up hiring another company. This morning he was doing work for a neighbor at 7:30 a.m., and blocking our shared 1-lane road. I asked if he could pull his truck over so I could pass, and he was rude and dismissive. My husband came out and Antonio (the owner) became aggressive with him and screamed â  just go around!â  (There absolutely was not room). This person is unprofessIonal, rude, and aggressive."
Gabrielle A on July 2023
H. L Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honest 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.
"Did a great job on my landscaping project, and was very responsive when I needed help with my irrigation system."
Gail Diane Y on July 2023
H. L Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honest 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.
"Did a great job on my landscaping project, and was very responsive when I needed help with my irrigation system."
Gail Diane Y on July 2023
I Do Care Landscaping 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.
"Carlos and his crew did amazing work cleaning up my yard."
Chris B on April 2025
I Do Care Landscaping 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.
"Carlos and his crew did amazing work cleaning up my yard."
Chris B 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 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. Call us today.
"Excellent work - they did a great job on time and cleaned up when done. I would recommend strongly!! Thanks D&D"
B S 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. Call us today.
"Excellent work - they did a great job on time and cleaned up when done. I would recommend strongly!! Thanks D&D"
B S on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Sisco and his crew arrived on time and busted their humps from the get go. They did a great job and i will be using them in the future. Great job on short notice and made the job happen even though they dont normally work on Sundays. Thanks Sisco!"
Steve H on March 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Sisco and his crew arrived on time and busted their humps from the get go. They did a great job and i will be using them in the future. Great job on short notice and made the job happen even though they dont normally work on Sundays. Thanks Sisco!"
Steve H on March 2025
WaterQuest, Inc., is a locally owned and operated Lawn Maintenance company serving Albuquerque, NM, and the surrounding communities since 1981! We provide expert lawn care, tree and shrub trimming, and seasonal landscape cleanup to include all General upkeep. Give us a call for a great estimate for your lawn care needs today!
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Cisco P on May 2024
WaterQuest, Inc., is a locally owned and operated Lawn Maintenance company serving Albuquerque, NM, and the surrounding communities since 1981! We provide expert lawn care, tree and shrub trimming, and seasonal landscape cleanup to include all General upkeep. Give us a call for a great estimate for your lawn care needs today!
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Cisco P on May 2024
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.