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GradeScapes NC Inc

Landscaping, Excavating, Pavers and Hardscaping,

About us

We are based in Mint Hill, NC and serve Matthews, and the Charlotte area.

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Storm Drainage System Installation. Finish Grading, Light Grading. Excavating. Trenching. Digging of Footings, Demolition Services. Light Clearing, Etc.

Services we don't offer

Asphalt Paving.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.018 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews

Sarah J.
09/2017
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
It went fine. Andre did what he said, when he promised, and for what we agreed on. Can't ask for more than that.
Description of Work: Grading and gravel to keep runoff out of basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Douglas W.
12/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Andre did a great job at the initial consultation, estimate, and scheduling. Work was done quickly and to a high standard. Communication was good. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Foundation grading, landscape demo, underground gutter drains, decorative stone placed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

Andy L.
10/2016
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
I explained what I needed and the work was on time and done well. Easy to work with and very professional.
Description of Work: GradeScapes graded my backyard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael H.
09/2016
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
An efficiently run operation. The equipment was unloaded and moved into position quickly. I provided a minimal amount of instructions on what i was trying to accomplish. Gradescapes NC, Inc. added value to the project by not only flawless execution, but zero disturbance of the yard and other feature of the house. Hands down, would recommend again 10/10.
Description of Work: Gradescapes NC, Inc. excavated holes for a concrete pier foundation for my deck project. They were on-time, worked fast, and extremely accurate. Andre carries a great deal of professionalism with his work and had an instant sense of trust. After the work was quickly and accurately executed, i have no doubt that his other work carries the same level of friendly service and expertise.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Scott A.
08/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I was very satisfied with the overall work. Showed up at time agreed and did work as we'd discussed. Paid same amount agreed to prior to start of work.
Description of Work: Grading of construction debris into sloped yard for drainage. One man / one day job, used Bobcat to grade yard correctly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Julia P.
08/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Excellent work, timely and have used their services twice. Highly recommend
Description of Work: grading and stump removal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julia P.
08/2016
5.0
excavators, landscaping, hardscaping
  + 1 more
Andre did a fantastic job of grading my backyard. He was very focused on making sure the soil was pitched away from the house in order to shed water. Additionally, he removed a large number of stumps and hauled all the debris away leaving the yard extremely clean from roots, stumps, branches, etc... Andre was flexible with his schedule, completed the work on time and he was always making sure his work was meeting my expectations.
Description of Work: stump removal, grading

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christopher C.
07/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We are very pleased with the results. As others have said, Andre is a pleasure to work with, reliable, and does great work. I would definitely recommend and use Gradescapes again.
Description of Work: We needed an area graded cor a trampoline in our backyard, some grading in the front of my house and a small parking area created off the side of the driveway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sarah K.
04/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Andre was great to work with from the moment we met. I got his name through the guy that performed my home inspection when I purchased the house. I rated him a B for responsiveness only because it would take a few days to hear back from him. I'm pretty sure this is largely due to the fact that it's spring which also means busy season. I'd definitely hire him again. He was even accommodating to some last minute changes. The overall cost was extremely reasonable and he's great to work with.
Description of Work: I had some heavy ivy and underbrush growth in my backyard. Once I had some tree work taken care of I had Andre come in and take away as much of the underbrush as he could and then bring in some fresh dirt on top, in addition to leveling out a small area where I wanted to eventually build a shed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,280

Suzanne T.
03/2016
5.0
excavators, landscaping
  + 0 more
Andre did a great job. He was punctual, did exactly what he said he would do and stayed within budget. The excavation was precise and we are happy with the service.
Description of Work: Gradescapes excavated a 15x20 pond and waterfall for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

mike S.
11/2015
5.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
Andre showed up on time for the estimate and then showed up on time for the job. He did an excellent job and did exactly what he said he was going to do at a fair price. Will definitely use them again
Description of Work: Smoothed out and widened driveway and leveled. Applied gravel. Remove trees and stumps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Grant E.
10/2015
5.0
landscaping, patios
  + 0 more
This couldn't have gone better! We called Andre for an estimate and he was able to stop by the same day. We immediately agreed to a fair, hourly price with an overall range estimate and scheduled the date. We had bad weather for several days and Andre kept me informed as our work date shifted... The day before the job Andre sent a text to confirm the final details and he arrived on time the following day. There was no delays once Andre arrived, he was focused and broke up and had removed our patio in less than an hour from his arrival. This is very important on an hourly job. Andre was efficient, he left to dump the patio and rented the auger attachment on his way back to limit rental time costs. The drilling and grading was completed by early afternoon and the work was extremely high quality. When the final bill came Andre kept to his agreed rate with the rental fee we expected. This job went perfectly! If you need any services Andre can provide call him first. You won't regret it.
Description of Work: Broke up and hauled away a large concrete patio, graded our backyard and used an auger to provide the holes for a perimeter fence - completed over less than a day, coming in under budget

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$675

Response from GradeScapes NC Inc
Thank you very much for the very kind and thoughtful review. It was my pleasure to serve you. Sincerely, Andre Vernon

Lou Ann K.
05/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The job went very well with Andre showing up ahead of schedule, made introduction and reviewed the job requirements. Andre went to work immediately, offering options over the course of the job which saved money for me. Andre did a professional job from start to finish. I would hire Andre again. Jay Keller
Description of Work: Removed well drilling waste mud, filled trenches with dirt, smoothed out the truck ruts, racked the area down to remove rocks, supplied grass seed and straw for repair of yard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Response from GradeScapes NC Inc
Dear [member name removed], Your kind review is much appreciated. It was my pleasure working for you. I will be happy to work for you again if I may be helpful to you. Thanks again, Andre Vernon

MICHELLE B.
05/2015
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I sent this vendor an email via his website's contact form on April 25th or 26th. As of today, May 8th, I have not received a reply.
Description of Work: I sent this vendor an email via his website's contact form on April 25th or 26th. As of today, May 8th, I have not received a reply.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from GradeScapes NC Inc
Dear [Member name removed], I am sorry that you did not get a response from me. I did not receive a message from you! I do not understand why I did not get a message from you, but it never came through to me. If it is not too late, I will be happy to talk with you about any work that I may do for you. Please accept my apology. Feel free to call me if I may be helpful to you.

Lindsey H.
11/2014
5.0
hardscaping, excavators, landscaping
  + 1 more
Andre went above and beyond! We are in the middle of a very large renovation and rather than watching us move heavy items...he jumped right in and lent a hand. He was very professional and even sent a thank you email the same evening. I would highly recommend Andre!
Description of Work: Andre resolved the grading issues with my house by increasing the elevation of the dirt around the exterior.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Response from GradeScapes NC Inc
Thank you very much for the very kind review of our services. It was my pleasure to serve you. Please call again if I may be helpful with any other project. Sincerely, Andre Vernon

Maria A.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping, excavators
  + 0 more
The owner Andre Vernon was very professional and responsive. He was always quick to reply to phone calls and communicated well with us. We had changed our mind on some of the things we were doing and he was very accommodating. He let us know every step of the way how things were going and there were no surprises. He is a hard worker and got the job done in a timely and efficient manner. If we have the need for any services that he provides in the future he will be our go to guy.
Description of Work: Filled in in-ground swimming pool and graded the area around it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900

Response from GradeScapes NC Inc
Thank you for the very kind review. It was my pleasure working for you. I greatly appreciate that you hired me.

Cheryl K.
09/2014
5.0
excavators, landscaping
  + 0 more
.Our builder's landscaper cleared our yard of brush and trees before we moved in but did an absolute terrible job of grading the property. Andre came in and did a great job taking away all the humps and holes and reshaping the entire yard. He arrived when he said he would, listened to how we wanted the yard to look like, consulted with us several times while doing the job and the cost was also very reasonable for the 7 hours he had to put in to complete the job. I would definitely recommend his services to a friend or hire him in the future.
Description of Work: Re-graded back yard and partial front yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$525

Response from GradeScapes NC Inc
[member name removed], I greatly appreciate you very kindly providing a review. I am thankful that you hired me for the job. It was my pleasure getting acquainted with you, and [member name removed]. Thank you very much. Oh, and I don't think I actually answered your question about how I got my name. My grandma chose the name, because there was a movie star named Andre back in those days and she liked the name. I believe that people that meet me are surprised to find someone with a strong, southern accent with that name. Ha! Ha!

Peggy M.
11/2012
5.0
patios, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Andre is a pleasure to work with. He listened to what we wanted and gave a prompt and detailed estimate. He provided a thoughtful and thorough discussion of variations and options in both design and materials, and saved us ~$1000 by suggesting a minor alteration in what we initially asked for (reducing the length of the patio a few feet so as to avoid a steep grade changed which would have required a brick-and-mortar retaining wall with footers). We were very impressed with his construction methods which yielded a very high quality patio. Andre had to fit the patio against a porch with steps on one side and against the side of our house where a bay window is located on another side: This required a lot of cutting of bricks in order to fit the patio flush against these irregularly shaped structures. The free corner of the patio has a rounded corner which also required cutting of pavers. The quality of these custom cuts is exceptional. Also, all of Andre's workers were respectful and friendly, and clean up of the work site was thorough. I recommend him most highly!!!!!
Description of Work: A ~200 square foot paver brick patio was installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

    Contact information

    570 Ballymote Ct, Matthews, NC 28104

    http://www.gradescapesnc.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Landscaping,
    Excavating,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Patios,
    Tree Service,
    Drain Pipe Installation

    FAQ

    GradeScapes NC Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    GradeScapes NC Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, GradeScapes NC Inc offers free project estimates.
    Yes, GradeScapes NC Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, GradeScapes NC Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, GradeScapes NC Inc does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, GradeScapes NC Inc offers warranties.
    GradeScapes NC Inc offers the following services: Storm Drainage System Installation. Finish Grading, Light Grading. Excavating. Trenching. Digging of Footings, Demolition Services. Light Clearing, Etc.
    Asphalt Paving.

    Contact information

    570 Ballymote Ct, Matthews, NC 28104

    http://www.gradescapesnc.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM