Almost $20,000 and I cry months later when I look at our yard. First off, the project was…read morecompleted a month after it was supposed to be (days on end of no one showing up, one guy at a time on some days, excuses galore). Initially the yard, with fresh sod and new paver patio looked good, until it didn't. We babied the sod; watered it, didn't step on it, watched it like a hawk. Within weeks it never fully took, I texted Rony and he told me "be patient". The sod barely ever took, what did take died off quickly. As "experts" they knew the shade conditions, the knew the location of the yard and it's clear they picked all of the wrong products to install. Our yard is a pit of mud now. We have ruined carpets and furniture with our dogs bringing in the mud. The yard looks terrible, we literally cry over it. We now have to spend money we don't have to try and fix it. ****UPDATE**** The owner texted saying we are full of sh*t and then called. He told us if we didn't let him on the property to inspect that he would see us in court because of this review. We already lost well over 17,000 and now he wants to sue us because we won't let him trespass.

We hired Zacarias to replace a very worn out gravel path in need of replacement with pavers. Rony…read morewas very helpful with the planning phase in listening to our needs and developing a quality project that incorporated what we wanted. The crew worked hard and in inclement weather to get the job done as discussed and planned. There was an issue that was due to a miscommunication with a contractor working on another project that abutted the path and Rony addressed the issue and made it right. We love the path and the costs were all clearly presented up front along with a very detailed plan for the work. The grass seed they planted which was a bonus they added in has grown some great grass, and the lighting they installed makes a huge difference.

This is our 2nd year with AJM Grounds and we can't say enough good thinks about the personnel and…read moretheir work. They show up on time, perform their work to our satisfaction and are very polite when we need to communicate with them. One feature that stands out quite a bit for us is the snow removal. They work HARD to get your property clear, and we especially appreciate the shoveling of the walkways for us. They worked us into their schedule even when they had to work more than 24 hrs. straight. And their fee is more than fair. You can't go wrong with this company.

I use AJM for lawn maintenance as well as Tree installations. First they always answer the phone,…read moreand have the option to text too. Second John always walks the property with us before our project and offers design service and suggestions. Our trees are all thriving. I strongly recommend their services.

This is the second project Gerrior Masonry & Landscape has completed for us in Reading, MA, and…read moreonce again their work was excellent. They handled a masonry repair for us previously, and this spring they leveled and reseeded our lawn. The lawn came in beautifully, and they made sure we knew exactly how to care for it for the best results. They were on time, professional, and very easy to work with. Highly recommend this company.

We hired Gerrior Masonry for a complete yard renovation, over $100,000 for the full project…read moreincluding new lawn installation. Within weeks of completion, the lawn was failing across the entire yard. Large dead and bare patches everywhere, as shown in the photos. The lawn is watered by a professionally installed irrigation system that runs on schedule and works perfectly, so this is not a watering issue. This is a problem with the installation itself. When we asked Gerrior to correct their work, they refused to do it under warranty and said they would only fix it if we paid again for time and materials. We paid six figures for a lawn that died in weeks, and the company will not stand behind its own work. As of today, nothing has been repaired. I will update this review if Gerrior makes this right.

Del and his crew did a wonderful job on our fence replacement. They were quick on the quotation…read morewith a great price, punctual on the day of construction, very polite, friendly, and respectful of my family and our property. They worked very efficiently, and cleaned up the yard after they completed the work. I would highly recommend BlueBird Fence!

I cannot overstate how happy we are that we hired Gabriel and his crew. Portillo Properties are…read morelike a unicorn in that our experience with them was perfect from start to finish. There is anxiety involved when having work done on your home. Gabriel took the anxiety away. All of our things were well cared for. I made huge last minute changes and he rolled with it (pun intended). I also kept moving the start date and they brushed it off as not a problem (now I'm working too hard on the puns) We had almost every room in our house painted, about 2,500 sqft.. We had a crew of 4 for a week. Everyone of them were lovely to have around. Okay now let's get down to the paint job, I had a designer come in and she went to town on super bright colors that had to meld in a precise way that took a lot of skill and a steady hand. It all come out beautifully. Our job also included wall paper removal and all that goes with that. They also patched holes in the wall where outlets had been moved. We had a hideous Medieval looking stucco ceiling that they made smooth. We still have another 2,000 sqft. that we want painted and will without a doubt hire Portillo properties again.

What a great experience with Gabriel, his wife Amanda and his team from Portillo Property Partners…read more  Right from the first yelp replies all the way to final payment.  Gabriel was very personable and caring.  He listened well.  He's the kind of person who makes you feel at peace.  He shares good suggestions when he sees them and he overdelivers.  He really cared about our project, our home and our timeline.  We've already told friends and family about them and he's now our go to painter. We interviewed 10 paint contractors and they were our favorite. We highly recommend him and would hire his team again.   Thank you Gabriel, Amanda, Leonardo and Jeovani! Gratefully yours, Michael & Vanessa

Folks, you are in great hands with Ryan and his team for hardscape installations…read more Ryan took several visits to plan and lay out my hardscape addition to an existing patio. He anticipated grade adjustments, irrigation and future electrical needs in his design proposal. He and his crew were absolute warriors preforming the work during an unanticipated artic blast. Watching his men cut perfect curves in pavers using a diamond blade chop saw was amazing. The end result was a perfectly graded and sculptured paver walkway and patio addition that matched our existing work perfectly. Sprinker pipes were reconnected and the entire area was cleaned up as if they were never there. Look no further and hire this crew who must be the most meticulous hardscape contractor anywhere.

I highly recommend Cliffstone Corporation. We needed to correct the…read morerepeated icing problems on our walkway and wanted a more modern design. Ryan helped us come up with a plan to address both concerns that worked within our budget. The plan involved re-grading the entire walkway. The Cliffstone Crew paid meticulous attention to re-sloping the land and laying a durable foundation. Their foresight in installing utility sleeves for possible future projects, such as lighting or irrigation was very impressive. The crew members were polite, respectful and demonstrated a proud work ethic. From start to finish, they showed respect for us and our property. We are beyond pleased with the result!

US Siding & Roofing, led by owner Diogenes (or "G"), completed a significant project involving the…read morereplacement of multiple roofs on our mid-60's mid-century modern home, along with the installation of 9 skylights and several windows. Before starting this project, we must have interviewed half a dozen different contractors, and G stood out due to his extensive experience in the trades and his personality. He demonstrated a strong knowledge base and communicated frankly and earnestly, avoiding any aggressive sales tactics or upselling. Throughout the project, G's entire crew was very hard-working and respectful. As the work progressed, they uncovered several underlying issues that had been hidden beneath the existing roof. G took the time to review these findings with us and ensured we understood the recommended steps to address them. His willingness to engage in conversation and consider our input was refreshing and made the process much smoother. Fast forward nearly two years later, we can confidently say that we have experienced no issues with the roof, skylights, or windows. Our experience with G and his team at US Siding & Roofing was overwhelmingly positive, and I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of roofing or siding work.

This year, US Siding completed the remaining window replacement with Marvin Elevate. They also…read morerepainted the exterior of our house. G's team always do top quality work. We had a big change in color and the result looks outstanding. Great attention to detail and customer service.

Marvin and Eddie did more than a 5-Star job pulling up an existing patio and sidewalk and replacing…read morewith a level patio of pavers. They also installed a vinyl fence to our exact specifications. These are honest, hard working people which are hard to come by. They also did not leave any mess whatsoever! Highly recommended.

This company has hard working employees, and did quality work. The owner was easy to communicate…read morewith and went out of his way to meet in person multiple times as we figured out the best options for our yard. Will hire them again!