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High Cause Construction
4134 Sky Pine Way
4.99(
64
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Approved Pro
High Cause Construction
4134 Sky Pine Way
4.99(
64
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

High Cause Construction, operated by Sean Sambolec, stands out as the premier excavation company in the area thanks to its unmatched expertise, reliability, and commitment to excellence. With a focus on precision, and efficiency, the team delivers exceptional results for projects of all sizes, from trenching and grading to excavation , utility installation and much more. High Cause Construction ensures every project is completed on time and within budget, all while exceeding client expectations. Combining cutting-edge equipment, skilled professionals, and a dedication to customer satisfaction, High Cause Construction is the trusted choice for excavation services in the region. We describe our business as Well established

"Sean and his crew were amazing and very professional. They came out within a day of contacting them about a drainage issue we had. He came and assessed the situation, drew up a plan, and helped us get things submitted to the township and our HOA. Once we got approved and got permits, him and his crew were fast to get started. Once they got started, they did an amazing job. We got a complaint from a picky neighbor who believed that we were encroaching on his property. Sean came out and talked to our HOA and assessed the situation. It was proven that Sean and his crew followed all the guideline and rules set forth by our HOA. He is very knowledgeable about laws and codes. We also had him install fencing around our property and it looks great. Great quality work!!! They regraded our back yard as well. They did such a great job, we are hiring them to redo our deck. If you need a job done right then give High Cause Construction a call, you wonâ t be disappointed."

Teresa G on June 2024

High Cause Construction, operated by Sean Sambolec, stands out as the premier excavation company in the area thanks to its unmatched expertise, reliability, and commitment to excellence. With a focus on precision, and efficiency, the team delivers exceptional results for projects of all sizes, from trenching and grading to excavation , utility installation and much more. High Cause Construction ensures every project is completed on time and within budget, all while exceeding client expectations. Combining cutting-edge equipment, skilled professionals, and a dedication to customer satisfaction, High Cause Construction is the trusted choice for excavation services in the region. We describe our business as Well established

"Sean and his crew were amazing and very professional. They came out within a day of contacting them about a drainage issue we had. He came and assessed the situation, drew up a plan, and helped us get things submitted to the township and our HOA. Once we got approved and got permits, him and his crew were fast to get started. Once they got started, they did an amazing job. We got a complaint from a picky neighbor who believed that we were encroaching on his property. Sean came out and talked to our HOA and assessed the situation. It was proven that Sean and his crew followed all the guideline and rules set forth by our HOA. He is very knowledgeable about laws and codes. We also had him install fencing around our property and it looks great. Great quality work!!! They regraded our back yard as well. They did such a great job, we are hiring them to redo our deck. If you need a job done right then give High Cause Construction a call, you wonâ t be disappointed."

Teresa G on June 2024


Edge Landscaping and Excavation
314 Kennedy Dr
4.93(
14
)
Approved Pro
Edge Landscaping and Excavation
314 Kennedy Dr
4.93(
14
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! Brush hogging Property clearing

"Great and professional"

Wilfredo M on January 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! Brush hogging Property clearing

"Great and professional"

Wilfredo M on January 2025


T and B Landscaping and Lawn Care
4117 White Rock Lane
3.50(
1
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Approved Pro
T and B Landscaping and Lawn Care
4117 White Rock Lane
3.50(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

T and B Landscaping and Lawn Care is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"N/A"

Emily C on September 2021

T and B Landscaping and Lawn Care is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"N/A"

Emily C on September 2021


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On-Demand Lawn Service LLC
1415 Verona Drive
4.78(
39
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Approved Pro
On-Demand Lawn Service LLC
1415 Verona Drive
4.78(
39
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 local quotes requested

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.

"Excellent Job! Would highly recommend."

Robert C on November 2024

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.

"Excellent Job! Would highly recommend."

Robert C on November 2024


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Avalanche Enterprises
239 Callapoose Road
4.41(
34
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Approved Pro
Avalanche Enterprises
239 Callapoose Road
4.41(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

Hello! Avalanche Enterrises is in business in Sterling, PA and is interested in doing business with you. With a knack for excellence and a willingness to go the extra mile, you can feel comfortable calling us today for your one stop solution to all your needs!

"Worst service ever! They're scheduled appointment last Thursday- and forger about, rescheduled for today- and forget again. Never call back! I have two days off to come Pocono in a middle of the week for nothing!!!! Never doing business with them!!!"

Igor B on September 2020

Hello! Avalanche Enterrises is in business in Sterling, PA and is interested in doing business with you. With a knack for excellence and a willingness to go the extra mile, you can feel comfortable calling us today for your one stop solution to all your needs!

"Worst service ever! They're scheduled appointment last Thursday- and forger about, rescheduled for today- and forget again. Never call back! I have two days off to come Pocono in a middle of the week for nothing!!!! Never doing business with them!!!"

Igor B on September 2020


ERB PAVING & EXCAVATING
4172 BEST STATION RD
5.00(
1
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ERB PAVING & EXCAVATING
4172 BEST STATION RD
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned business working in the area since 1995 with more than 30 years of experience. ERB is fully insured with flexible payment options to meet everyone's personal needs. Working in commercial and residential fields as well as sub-contracting. We provide free estimates and guarantee our workmanship on Paving, Asphalt and Concrete projects.

We are a family owned business working in the area since 1995 with more than 30 years of experience. ERB is fully insured with flexible payment options to meet everyone's personal needs. Working in commercial and residential fields as well as sub-contracting. We provide free estimates and guarantee our workmanship on Paving, Asphalt and Concrete projects.


High Cause Construction LLC
4134 Sky Pine Way
5.00(
5
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High Cause Construction LLC
4134 Sky Pine Way
5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

High Cause Construction is a company that is based off of all excavation an grading needs for your residential home . Serving expertise in French drains , Gutter run offs systems , Soil an fill spreading , Driveway Spreading , Retaining walls , Paver Installs , Stone, Fill Dirt an soil delivery along with other High Cause Construction needs.

"Sean was very responsive and professional all along from the first time I called. He waited patiently while I vetted other companies and was ready with the culvert when the other companies weren't. I didn't expect him to be able to get to me so soon due to a big job he was on ahead of me but he came and got it done quickly and neatly. It turned out that the old culvert had been crushed with blacktop pieces so they had to leave and bring in a claw truck to get it out but they got it done. Very nice people that I would definitely hire again."

Rosalind T on August 2022

High Cause Construction is a company that is based off of all excavation an grading needs for your residential home . Serving expertise in French drains , Gutter run offs systems , Soil an fill spreading , Driveway Spreading , Retaining walls , Paver Installs , Stone, Fill Dirt an soil delivery along with other High Cause Construction needs.

"Sean was very responsive and professional all along from the first time I called. He waited patiently while I vetted other companies and was ready with the culvert when the other companies weren't. I didn't expect him to be able to get to me so soon due to a big job he was on ahead of me but he came and got it done quickly and neatly. It turned out that the old culvert had been crushed with blacktop pieces so they had to leave and bring in a claw truck to get it out but they got it done. Very nice people that I would definitely hire again."

Rosalind T on August 2022


Prima Home Services
25 Halina Way
No reviews
Prima Home Services
25 Halina Way
No reviews
21 years of experience

Prima Home Services provides top notch home remodeling, home repair and recurring maintenance services exclusively for homeowners and residential property owners. Our unique project management executive support for every aspect of the project and services lifecycle. We accept all forms of payment including credit cards, checks, money orders, cash and insurance claims.ch provides executive support for every aspect of the project and services lifecycle.

Prima Home Services provides top notch home remodeling, home repair and recurring maintenance services exclusively for homeowners and residential property owners. Our unique project management executive support for every aspect of the project and services lifecycle. We accept all forms of payment including credit cards, checks, money orders, cash and insurance claims.ch provides executive support for every aspect of the project and services lifecycle.


Harmony Tree Services
2607 W Livingston St
4.96(
26
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Harmony Tree Services
2607 W Livingston St
4.96(
26
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service tree company located in Allentown, PA. We specialize in trimming, removals, and stump grinding. Our team has years of combined experience and will treat your space with the attention to detail you would expect from professionals. Experience the difference of working with a skilled and dedicated team to help you reach your goals with your outdoor space. Our service area is the Lehigh Valley including Allentown, Emmaus, Bethlehem and the surrounding areas. We take great pride in our work and always go above and beyond to make sure your environment is left in a clean and beautiful state. Please call us today to schedule an appointment - (610) 966-4142 or visit our website at www.lehighvalleytreeservices.com

"Ben & his Harmony staff did a terrific job for me. Removed 2 large, overgrown spruce trees and their stumps. Arrived on time as intended; got right to work; careful around existing gardens; ended well within estimated timeframe. Cleaned up carefully, including blowing my entire yard even though they were not asked and not included in planned work. Also removed a very large lilac stump for free. Absolutely would call on Harmony again and would recommend without reservation."

Roger P on September 2022

We are a full service tree company located in Allentown, PA. We specialize in trimming, removals, and stump grinding. Our team has years of combined experience and will treat your space with the attention to detail you would expect from professionals. Experience the difference of working with a skilled and dedicated team to help you reach your goals with your outdoor space. Our service area is the Lehigh Valley including Allentown, Emmaus, Bethlehem and the surrounding areas. We take great pride in our work and always go above and beyond to make sure your environment is left in a clean and beautiful state. Please call us today to schedule an appointment - (610) 966-4142 or visit our website at www.lehighvalleytreeservices.com

"Ben & his Harmony staff did a terrific job for me. Removed 2 large, overgrown spruce trees and their stumps. Arrived on time as intended; got right to work; careful around existing gardens; ended well within estimated timeframe. Cleaned up carefully, including blowing my entire yard even though they were not asked and not included in planned work. Also removed a very large lilac stump for free. Absolutely would call on Harmony again and would recommend without reservation."

Roger P on September 2022


Alo Landscaping & More
544 S 23rd St
4.33(
6
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Alo Landscaping & More
544 S 23rd St
4.33(
6
)
Customers say: Quality work

Alo Landscaping & more is a landscaping company that provides a wide variety of services. We specialize in mulching, edging, weed eating, yard cleanup, and lawn maintenance. We also provide power washing services. If you need any help with your lawn give us a call.

"I don’t normally post reviews but this one I HAVE TO! The sad part is before this encounter I referred 3 different people who needed flooring or painting to him & immediately had to reach out to them & warn them of this final interaction. First off he broke multiple items in my home, never replaced the outlets they removed to paint, & left areas unpainted or needing touch ups which I did myself & I had an item go missing which I was willing to let go of (but now after the threat made I'm not sure if my items were broken, missing or simply stolen)……in addition he had no real schedule, they showed up whatever day/time they wanted, if they showed up at all! Then things took a turn for the worse when I asked him to come back and fix my railings that were in great condition when I purchased the home 12-21-23 & it PASSED inspection (because it would be a safety hazard it would not have passed inspection if they were not in good & stable condition) that his guys took out while doing the flooring. Mind you, I expressed to him the reason I am requesting that he comes back and fix it is because I had a child bump into it and almost fall through the railing on the second floor down the steps. When I text to ask if he can come back to fix it, first I was told they were already like that, then he said they were falling out as they walked up the steps, THEN I was called a b**** & he said “I’d be lucky if he doesn’t come back to rob me after all the work he did for me (imagine how uneasy that would make any female knowing this group of grown men had access to my home for over a month!) then he said that I wouldn’t even be able to prove he did any work for me since I paid him cash & we didn’t have a contract”. All the while I have direct messages including discussions of payment, he text me pictures & vice versa, & he posted the job on his FB! When I say I was FUMING!!! The lack of professionalism, lack of accountability and to make threats?! Thank God for pictures, text messages, FB & witnesses! I waited to post this in hopes that once I calmed down from my initial reaction I’d have a different perspective on how to approach this. The saddest part is that this could have VERY easily & respectfully been resolved ??‍♀️. Unless you have the time/ability to micromanage any & every thing he does, DO NOT HIRE!!!! He "might come back & rob you"! (Disgusting to say even out of anger!) Take a look at the before & after below. P.S Also the same closet he posted on his page had to be redone by a different contractor because he didnt actually screw anything onto the studs but instead used anchors & made pointless holes in my wall."

Veronne D on February 2024

Alo Landscaping & more is a landscaping company that provides a wide variety of services. We specialize in mulching, edging, weed eating, yard cleanup, and lawn maintenance. We also provide power washing services. If you need any help with your lawn give us a call.

"I don’t normally post reviews but this one I HAVE TO! The sad part is before this encounter I referred 3 different people who needed flooring or painting to him & immediately had to reach out to them & warn them of this final interaction. First off he broke multiple items in my home, never replaced the outlets they removed to paint, & left areas unpainted or needing touch ups which I did myself & I had an item go missing which I was willing to let go of (but now after the threat made I'm not sure if my items were broken, missing or simply stolen)……in addition he had no real schedule, they showed up whatever day/time they wanted, if they showed up at all! Then things took a turn for the worse when I asked him to come back and fix my railings that were in great condition when I purchased the home 12-21-23 & it PASSED inspection (because it would be a safety hazard it would not have passed inspection if they were not in good & stable condition) that his guys took out while doing the flooring. Mind you, I expressed to him the reason I am requesting that he comes back and fix it is because I had a child bump into it and almost fall through the railing on the second floor down the steps. When I text to ask if he can come back to fix it, first I was told they were already like that, then he said they were falling out as they walked up the steps, THEN I was called a b**** & he said “I’d be lucky if he doesn’t come back to rob me after all the work he did for me (imagine how uneasy that would make any female knowing this group of grown men had access to my home for over a month!) then he said that I wouldn’t even be able to prove he did any work for me since I paid him cash & we didn’t have a contract”. All the while I have direct messages including discussions of payment, he text me pictures & vice versa, & he posted the job on his FB! When I say I was FUMING!!! The lack of professionalism, lack of accountability and to make threats?! Thank God for pictures, text messages, FB & witnesses! I waited to post this in hopes that once I calmed down from my initial reaction I’d have a different perspective on how to approach this. The saddest part is that this could have VERY easily & respectfully been resolved ??‍♀️. Unless you have the time/ability to micromanage any & every thing he does, DO NOT HIRE!!!! He "might come back & rob you"! (Disgusting to say even out of anger!) Take a look at the before & after below. P.S Also the same closet he posted on his page had to be redone by a different contractor because he didnt actually screw anything onto the studs but instead used anchors & made pointless holes in my wall."

Veronne D on February 2024

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Mulch and topsoil services FAQs

Mulch costs anywhere from $30 to $150 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. On the inexpensive end, red and black mulch are about $35 to $40 per cubic yard, and are typically made from recycled waste wood like shredded old pallets or deck material. Cedar, cypress, and rubber mulch cost anywhere from $100 to $120 per cubic yard. A pro can help you determine the type of mulch most suitable for your landscaping needs.

Topsoil costs from $12 to $55 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. For example, screened black dirt will cost about $15 per cubic yard. Loam (soil composed of sand, silt, and clay) costs about $17 per cubic yard. Standard screened topsoil costs about $20 per cubic yard. The type of topsoil you need depends on your landscaping plans.

Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

No, mulch itself does not necessarily attract termites even though it’s usually made of shredded wood. Some types of mulch like cedar or cypress resist termites because they’re toxic or unappetizing to the wood munchers. However, when the mulch is deep enough, say three inches or more, it creates a perfect habitat for insects of all kinds to build nests.

Although it’s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and lay mulch on top. The barrier helps keep weeds from growing up through your mulch. It also helps keep rodents and insects from burrowing into the ground underneath.

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