Please Note:
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If you’re asking about a service with an On-Site Consultation Fee, this fee covers our visit to your property. To ensure we understand your vision, we will ask preliminary questions before our visit. The on-site consultation will focus on assessing equipment access, taking necessary measurements, and finalizing any details or layouts. If your project involves a drawing, we can discuss this before we meet.
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We don’t list prices because our services are tailored to meet your specific needs. Providing a comprehensive list of options could quickly become overwhelming.
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Please note, free estimates do require photos and an on-site evaluation to ensure we offer you the most accurate pricing.
Let’s make your dream outdoor space a reality!
Additional Services
Dirt and Stone Landscaping provides a range of additional services designed to enhance the value and enjoyment of your property while promoting sustainability. Our offerings include improved drainage and grading, as well as landscape and holiday lighting solutions, which extend the usability of your outdoor areas during evening hours.
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Central Connecticut towns we are currently servicing, unless noted: Newington, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Cromwell, Berlin, Middletown, Plainville, Southington, Farmington, Burlington, Avon, Simsbury, South Windsor, East Windsor, Enfield, Ellington, Vernon, Coventry, Glastonbury, and South Glastonbury. If you admire our work or the services we provide, we encourage you to reach out to us. We may have solutions that can benefit you!
Gravel Pads, Walkways, and Driveway Build and Repair
**Free Estimates**
Servicing Central Connecticut
Transform your outdoor spaces with our expert services in building and repairing gravel driveways, walkways, and pads designed just for you. Whether your property has rough, muddy terrain and you wish to achieve a clean, level surface built on a solid foundation, we are here to make it happen.
• **New Construction**: We offer comprehensive site preparation and grading, complete with weed barriers and meticulously layered gravel spreading and packing to ensure durability.
• **Driveway Resurfacing**: Revitalize your driveway by removing potholes, smoothing out ruts, and applying a fresh top layer of gravel as needed to enhance both appearance and functionality.
• **Regrading and Drainage**: Our specialists expertly shape crowns and ditches, effectively directing water away to minimize and prevent future washouts, safeguarding your investment.
• **Shed and Parking Pads**: We establish perfectly level and well-draining areas for your shed or additional vehicle, providing a solid space that minimizes erosion and enhances usability.
Choose us to elevate your property’s functionality and aesthetics!
Paver Resetting
**Free Estimates**
Servicing Central Connecticut
Resetting paver walkways or patios that have settled, heaved, or shifted can resolve several common issues. These issues include areas that pool water after rainfall, trip hazards, and unsightly wide joint gaps caused by loose pavers.
To relevel settled or heaved pavers, we first inspect the base material to ensure that the problem won’t recur. After compacting the base, we reset the pavers to align with the height of the surrounding ones. If the pavers have shifted, creating wide joints, we assess the edge restraints to identify the cause of the shifting. In many cases, we remove the old edge restraints along with the affected base material. We then lay down fabric, add new base material to build up or widen the edge area, compact it, reset the pavers, and install new edge restraints. If the edge of a walkway or patio is close to a steep slope, we may need to install small walls for support.
We can also replace pavers that are broken, spalled, or discolored. For paver joints filled with weeds, we can remove the old sand and refill the joints with polymeric sand. If you want to refresh your walkway or patio, we can wash the pavers to remove dirt and revive their original colors using manufacturer-approved cleaners and sealers.
Additionally, we can add a border to the edge or inlay new pavers in a pattern to accentuate a seating area, or enhance the walkway by incorporating a stepping stone design for a fresh look. We also offer solar-powered pavers that illuminate at night.
Land Grading / Leveling
**On Site Consultation Fee ($60-$90 per hour, depending on project size and scope)**
Servicing Central Connecticut
Our Land Grading and Resloping service includes:
- **Rough Grading:** Initial leveling to prepare the land.
- **Finished Grading:** Final adjustments for the desired look and slope.
- **Final Grade:** Ensuring a smooth, even surface.
We specialize in leveling uneven areas for a manicured appearance, promoting proper drainage away from foundations, and enhancing property functionality. Our services include:
- **Pool Grading:** Creating a flat area for new above-ground pools or filling in areas after removing in-ground pools.
- **Drainage and Stormwater Grading:** Facilitating surface water flow into drains, rain gardens, or drainage swales.
- **Leveling Areas for Games:** Preparing surfaces for lawn bowling, bocce ball, or croquet.
We aim to use your available soil whenever possible. For larger projects, we will bring in additional soil, blend it with your existing soil, and apply topsoil for a smooth finish, ready for grass or plant installation.
Do you have a gravel driveway or parking area that needs smoothing, crowning, or pothole repairs? We can assist with that too!
Yard Drainage
**On Site Consultation Fee ($60-$90 per hour, depending on project size and scope)**
Servicing Central Connecticut
For yard drainage issues, we install subsurface drainage systems to prevent water from pooling near structures or in the yard, helping to avoid soggy lawns and erosion problems. Our team can design and install a drainage system that effectively collects and directs water away from your foundations, ensuring you have peace of mind and a dry yard. Additionally, we can create rain harvesting systems that can be used for irrigation and for managing stormwater runoff. French drains, curtain drains, dry wells, or rain gardens.
Large Stone/Boulder Placement
**Free Estimates**
Servicing Central Connecticut
Large stones and boulders do more than just occupy space; they serve as anchors for your entire yard. With the right lifting equipment and an artistic vision, we can transform ordinary yards into stunning natural landscapes.
Whether you need to stabilize a slope or create a dramatic focal point, let us handle the heavy lifting.
- **Focal Points:** We strategically position unique stones to create eye-catching centerpieces in your yard.
- **Natural Rock Walls:** Field stone walls. We construct beautiful, dry-stack stone walls that create functional tiers in your landscape.
- **Garden Borders and Accents:** We incorporate smaller boulders into garden beds to add texture, depth, and contrast.
- **Outcroppings and Steps:** We utilize flat, heavy stones to build durable, natural-looking stairways on slopes.
No two stones are alike, giving you a one-of-a-kind feature in your outdoor space.
Landscape Lighting
**Free Estimates**
Servicing Central Connecticut
Transform your yard into a stunning evening oasis. Our expert custom outdoor lighting installations not only enhance the beauty of your home but also boost its security.
**Low Voltage Plug-In Systems:**
- **Constant Power:** Connect effortlessly to safe, weather-proof outdoor outlets, ensuring your lights are always ready.
- **Smart Control:** Enjoy modern convenience with automated timers and app integration to manage your lighting with ease.
- **Reliable:** Experience brilliant illumination every single night, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
**Solar-Powered Lighting Systems:**
- **Zero Utility Bills:** Harness the sun’s energy! Solar panels charge batteries during the day, so you can enjoy lighting even after cloudy weather by opting for high-capacity batteries.
- **Less Trenching:** Save on installation hassle! With solar panels placed nearby, there's minimal need for digging and burying lines in your yard.
- **Easy Adjustment:** Adapt easily! As your garden grows and evolves, repositioning these systems is simple since they don’t require new trenches.
Both systems provide customizable brightness and color control, ensuring your yard is beautifully lit for safety and outdoor enjoyment.
Plus, you can add motion sensors that activate to brighten the space when you walk by, enhancing both security and ambiance. Don't miss out on creating your perfect outdoor retreat!
Rain Water Harvesting/Collecting
**Free Estimates**
Servicing Central Connecticut
Transform your home and contribute to the planet with our rainwater collection systems! We specialize in installing safe, custom solutions for residents in Central Connecticut. Whether you need a simple rain barrel or an extensive setup with multiple large tanks and controlled overflow drains, you'll enjoy ready access to clean water for your lawn, garden, and property.
**Our Comprehensive Services:**
- **Site Assessment:** We analyze your roof size and yard layout to design an effective system.
- **Tailored Design:** We select the ideal tank size and configuration to meet your unique needs.
- **Expert Installation:** Our team sets up the barrels, pipes, and filters to ensure optimal performance.
- **Ongoing Maintenance:** We teach you how to maintain your system, or you can choose our professional spring and fall service for peace of mind.
**Why Choose Us?**
- **Reduced Water Bills:** Harness the power of rainwater to water your lawn, garden, and vegetables, cutting costs significantly.
- **Eco-Friendly Conservation:** Preserve precious tap water during the hot summer months and make a positive impact on the environment.
- **Improved Yard Health:** Collecting rainwater helps nourish your garden with pure, chemical-free water.
- **Effective Flood Control:** Our systems are designed to manage runoff and protect your home from flooding issues.
Embrace sustainability and start saving today!
Residential Stormwater Control
**Free Estimates**
Servicing Central Connecticut
Our residential stormwater control services are essential for protecting your home, foundation, and landscape from the devastating effects of heavy rainfall. We specialize in designing and installing customized drainage solutions that effectively capture, direct, and manage runoff from roofs, driveways, and lawns. By expertly managing water flow, we eliminate standing water, prevent soil erosion, and proactively stop basement flooding before it occurs.
**Our Comprehensive Services:**
- **Custom Drainage Solutions:** We install French drains, catch basins, and channel systems tailored to your property.
- **Yard Grading:** By reshaping slopes, we naturally direct surface water runoff away from your home, ensuring safety and stability.
- **Eco-friendly Approaches:** We create rain gardens and permeable surfaces to promote water absorption and environmental health.
- **Additional Solutions:** Our dry wells are expertly sized to meet your unique needs, complete with efficient overflow drains.
**The Importance of Our Services:**
- **Structural Safety:** We help prevent foundation cracks, wood rot, and mold in your basement, safeguarding your investment.
- **Landscape Protection:** Our services preserve your topsoil, plants, and hardscaping from being washed away during storms.
- **Peace of Mind:** With our solutions, you can rest easy knowing your property is equipped to handle severe weather year-round. Investing in our stormwater control services means investing in the safety and longevity of your home and landscape.
Holiday Lighting
**Free Estimates**
Servicing Central Connecticut
Elevate your holiday spirit with our comprehensive lighting services! We specialize in hanging beautiful wreaths, festive roping, and charming evergreen swag or bunches to make your home sparkle.
While we do not attach lights directly to your house, we can create a stunning display by hanging string lights on trees (up to 25 feet high), adorning shrubs, lamp posts, and fences. Additionally, we will skillfully set up spotlights to highlight your holiday figurines and securely install inflatables for a magical touch.
**Please remember, we do not hang or attach lights to houses.**