Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding

Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping, Drain Pipe Installation,

About us

Based just outside of Binghamton, Ny. We provide beautifully landscaped outdoor living spaces, custom designed and installed. We offer complete landscaping and hardscaping services including hydroseeding. Whether the project is large or small, we recognize the importance of dedicated service. Our mission, is to provide creative landscapes that go above our customers expectations while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship.

Business highlights

8 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We install: paver patios, walkways, fire pits, retaining walls, decorative borders and steps. We also offer a wide range of landscape services including: hydroseeding, mulch, topsoil and tree/shrub removal. Other services offered include: deck construction, fencing, drainage, excavation, and water features.

Services we don't offer

We do not offer lawn mowing, but we would make exceptions.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.934 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
9%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1-25 of 34 reviews

giovanni B.
08/2024
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Joe was a gentleman to business with. His work speaks for itself. he takes pride in what he does and he makes sure that it's done right. He will treat the job as if he is working on his own house. His work was so great that I hired him another job. I totally recommend Joe!!
Description of Work: I need to Build a deck from the bottom up 65x 12 out of composite decking.

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

Thomas L.
04/2024
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Joe Smith from modern scapes and Hydroseeding did an absolutely fantastic job replacing my old deck. He was always in contact with me with any questions he had about what I wanted. It was done in a timely fashion and it is a beautiful well built sturdy deck. I highly recommend him for anybody that is looking to have work done! I’ve already asked him to quote 2 other things. The cost was $ 5875. Tried entering in the box below but it wouldn’t allow me to delete the period. Had to enter something in that spot to submit.
Description of Work: Replace a deck

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
$58.75

Kevin H.
09/2021
5.0
concrete repair, decks, fencing, landscaping, lawn service, mulch, drain pipe
  + 5 more
I cannot recommend Modern Scapes highly enough! My wife and I decided the pandemic was a good time to do some major work on our backyard, which had been neglected since we moved in six years ago; it lacked shape and had drainage problems. We had seen a sign for Modern Scapes about a year prior, outside a house nearby, which had installed a new fence that looked far better than most do in our neighborhood--modern, striking, and clearly well-built. We called the number we had written down from the sign to make an appointment for an estimate. We met Joe, the business owner, and mmediately knew we were in excellent hands. He listened to our concerns and ideas, offered his own valuable insight, and together we made a plan, first for a new wood fence to define the back edge of the backyard along with a new drainage system, and then eventually to install a bluestone patio with a wood pergola. Every aspect of both projects was an absolute pleasure. Joe was clear about the dates he and his team would be working, and then kept to those dates (one of the projects even finished ahead of time). The pricing process was easy and clear, and Joe was wonderful to work with, personable and professional at every turn. But what's most notable are the results, which are spectacular. Joe is a perfectionist, and his attention to detail is apparent in all aspects of his work. He listened to all of our ideas--even our less clear ones--and found elegant ways to implement them. We ended up with a fence and a patio/pergola that people stop to compliment, all the time. As one of our friends said, after seeing the completed fence, "You just don't get a fence like that in Binghamton"--meaning that beautiful and well made. With Joe, you do!
Description of Work: New backyard privacy fence; new drainage system for backyard; new stone patio with wood pergola; new garden mulch beds, landscaping, and lawn repair

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
$25,000

Patricia G.
03/2021
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Excellent. Timely, professional and reasonable cost.
Description of Work: Had deck built

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
$2,800

Debra W.
01/2021
1.0
concrete repair, snow removal
  + 0 more
It did not go. Nobody even called me back. Unprofessional to have recommended a company and not even call back to say if they could do it or not.
Description of Work: Needed to hire a contractor to remove snow from my drive & sidewalks for the whole season.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Mary Lou R.
09/2020
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
Joe and his crew did a an excellent job of removing and replacing an old wood pool fence. Although project was delayed due to complications with the covid virus, Joe kept us well informed and up to date, and always responded quickly to our questions.
Description of Work: replace pool fence
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Anne C.
09/2020
3.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
I just bought a house and will close in mid October. I have been trying to line up different the plumbing, sealing, painting, electrical jobs that will need to be quickly done before the snow flies. I called and got no response. Disappointing. Many contractors are swamped because of Covid 19 and only about 25 percent of them bothered to return my call even when they could not do the job because of overbooking.. Those are the people that I will do business with in the future.
Description of Work: Clean and Waterproof Deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0


Daniel G.
07/2020
1.0
concrete repair, fencing
  + 0 more
The vendor never contacted me. It was a waste of time asking for a quote or contact on Angie's list
Description of Work: Fix a chain link fence
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding
[Member Name Removed], I am very sorry we were unable to respond to your request. We are struggling to properly respond to each potential customer due to a higher volume of requests.

Drew H.
06/2020
5.0
lawn service, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Fantastic! All projects were done in a quick and timely manner. A year later and the yard has been nice, solid, and mud-free. For the driveway drain Joe held off, waiting for a few heavy rains then came up to view what was happening. The area outside the garage had been turning into an ice skating rink. Now with a side and cross-driveway drain/drywell the icing has significantly gone down. We do have need for more projects and will be using them, was so happy with the results and personal care there is no need to look elsewhere.
Description of Work: Muddy yard drain, driveway drain and tree trimming.

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
$8,000

Patrick L.
06/2020
5.0
excavators, pavers, gravel, hardscaping, outdoor lighting
  + 2 more
We had the retaining wall on both sides of our driveway replaced along with the stairs and walkway leading up to our front door. Joe and his guys were here early and worked late. Everything was cleaned up at the end of everyday and the finished product look great. We can't leave the house without someone stopping us to say how nice it looks.
Description of Work: Retaining wall, stairs and walkway replaced

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

Catherine F.
05/2020
5.0
landscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
Joe and his workers did an amazing job creating a new tree bed and planting trees on our property. He is thorough and works with an attention to detail. I absolutely would hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Tree planting and landscaping

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

Patty C.
12/2019
5.0
fencing, landscaping
  + 0 more
Joe does excellent work. He responds quickly and makes sure that the finished work is of upmost quality. I will definitely hire Joe again!
Description of Work: Containment fencing and new handrail.

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
$4,850

Tara S.
11/2019
5.0
decks, fencing, landscaping, pavers, gravel, deck cleaning, driveway gates
  + 4 more
We hired Modern Scapes to build a fence and a deck at our new home. Joe was a pleasure to work with, the entire experience from the planning stages through completion was excellent! Joe and his team went above and beyond to make sure we were involved in all the steps along the way. Quality workmanship and attention to detail made for an amazing finished product. We absolutely love the work they did and would definitely hire them again for any projects we have in the future.
Description of Work: Deck and fencing

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
$15,000

Steve W.
07/2019
5.0
decks, landscaping, lawn service, mulch, pavers, gravel, deck cleaning, dock building, lakefront landscaping, hardscaping, outdoor lighting, outdoor kitchens
  + 9 more
Amazing work and very fair pricing. The attention to detail is unmatched!
Description of Work: Patio/Hot Tub Area

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

Nicole W.
06/2019
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Joe was very responsive and professional in all interactions. He was very timely and got me in his schedule much sooner than anticipated. He did a beautiful job on a brand new sidewalk and took all the mess with him, and even put down grass on all the areas where the old side walks were previously. He went above and beyond my expectations, the quality of his work is unmatched!
Description of Work: I needed two side walks to be removed and a new one put in.

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

Brett N.
06/2019
5.0
landscaping, pavers, gravel, hardscaping
  + 1 more
Could not be happier Joe is a great guy very personable and knowledgeable his work is top notch highly recommend Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding will definitely use them again!!
Description of Work: Patio installed and river rock along newly concreted 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
$2,600

Anthony M.
09/2018
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We have a large home and I had let the landscaping around the foundation go for a couple years. I found Modernscapes (Joe Smith) and got a quote. They removed a lot of heavy growth... much work involved. Dug out and fully mulched along the front and sides of the house. Also, one side had never been done and they did a fantastic job. They added a river rock border to the planting beds which really brings the work out and helps keep the mulch in place. The plantings are wonderful ... hostas, rose bush, ornamental grasses, asters, daisies, etc. In addition, we had about 5 ton of river rock added to our pool area. Its an above ground pool and the rock border truly shines. The bulk of the rock is under the decks of the pool... a very classy looking upgrade. They also removed a flower bed that we have not wanted since moving in. It is now seeded. Joe (owner) and James (laborer) were fantastic. Friendly, respectful, nice guys. Hard workers, listened and gave great advice. The cost was very fair and I am happy with it... I picked 'good' simply because I only got the one quote... I like Joe from the start. So... good price because they did a great job, it felt fair, and was done in a timely fashion. But, I cannot say if it was great as I have no comparison. Knowing what I know now (the outcome)... the price was worth the work for sure Punctuality... Excellent. Now, it was June when I decided to do this... so we had the work done in Sept. If you want to hire a landscaper and wait until June to call... expect you won't be seen 'the next week'. That said, Joe was on top of things... kept us posted and when we finalized a date, they were here on time, worked hard, and finished when they said they would. Overall...excellent. highly recommened
Description of Work: Landscaping... tear out and replant

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

Gregory D.
07/2018
5.0
excavators, landscaping, pavers, gravel, drain pipe
  + 2 more
Joseph Smith did exactly what we discussed and he left my property looking the same way it was before he did any work. You could't really tell any digging was done. Very pleased with the work that was performed. Joe is very hard working and thorough I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: I needed my sump pump outlet pipe put underground 125 feet to a dry well by the road

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
$2,850

Howard S.
07/2018
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Work was done professionally as was cleanup. We have had a great rain this week and the drain is functioning properly. The real test will be during the rains next Spring.
Description of Work: French Drain

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
$4,250

Richard C.
11/2017
5.0
landscaping, pavers, gravel, pressure washing, hardscaping
  + 2 more
Prompt replies and communication. They showed up when he said he would and did what he told us he'd do. Very happy with the results!
Description of Work: Cleaned and re-sanded my blue stone patio pavers.

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

Henry C.
08/2017
5.0
landscaping, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Joseph was professional, punctual, and performed or supervised all work done. He returned phone calls or emails. He is an easy and pleasant conversationalist. He paid attention to details and finished on time with no overrun of budget. The job site was clean. He is educated and honest. Plan to hire again for other jobs.
Description of Work: installation of gutter downspout drains underground; six gutters

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
$900

JoAnn S.
08/2017
5.0
landscaping, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Great experience working with Joe. They were responsive, professional and very courteous. Would recommend and hire again.
Description of Work: Repaired and extended drainage from sump pump away from house.

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

Kathleen S.
08/2017
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
I wasn't sure what I wanted to replace the shrubs so I asked Joe for suggestions. He suggested Blue Stone instead of concrete (my suggestion). Now I have a beautiful Blue Stone patio. He also covered my porch with trex. It is great! I intend to hire him for any other project I need done.
Description of Work: Shrubs and roots removed. Fill in area. Recover front porch.

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

Roberta A.
08/2017
5.0
landscaping, drain pipe
  + 0 more
I signed the contract the same day, and Joe was able to have the site PERFECT for the event. He was very attentive and stopped back many times to make sure that the grass was ready. We then hired him to do several more projects pertaining to the Wedding and all of them were perfectly done. I would HIGHLY recommend Modernscapes!!
Description of Work: We required Hydro seeding in a hurry for a very large Wedding we were having at our house. Joe responded and was on site within the hour. He clearly explained my options to insure that the site would be ready.

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
$5,000

Jim T.
08/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Results were very good. Area grass grew in and yard looks very nice
Description of Work: Backyard had brush removed and the area was Hydroseeded to create a new lawn.

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
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Contact information

131 Main Street, Kirkwood, NY 13795

http://www.modernscaped.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Fencing,
Decks and Porches,
Deck Maintenance,
Excavating,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Fencing Driveway Gates,
Landscaping - Lakefront,
Dock Building & Repair

FAQ

Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding offers free project estimates.
No, Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding does not offer a senior discount.
No, Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding offers warranties.
Modern Scapes and Hydroseeding offers the following services: We install: paver patios, walkways, fire pits, retaining walls, decorative borders and steps. We also offer a wide range of landscape services including: hydroseeding, mulch, topsoil and tree/shrub removal. Other services offered include: deck construction, fencing, drainage, excavation, and water features.
We do not offer lawn mowing, but we would make exceptions.

Contact information

131 Main Street, Kirkwood, NY 13795

http://www.modernscaped.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM