Backyard-Still on a Budget

Looking for someone to revamp our backyard.  It is a small rowhouse space currently hosuing a bit of grass, a large deck and side foliage. We are mostly concerned with turning the bent of the current cement away from our basement doors and proper drainage.  The rest is sort of up for grabs. The current cedar  deck is lovely although in need of repair and as such, we would like to keep same. Again, we are not looking for anything fancy here, just something functional and pleasant enough to use during the spring/summer/fall months. Does anyone have a suggestion for a contractor?

Mads54

in Garden 13 years and 4 months ago

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jesseBK | 13 years and 3 months ago

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Mads54 | 13 years and 4 months ago

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Thanks, Mopar, that is a good suggestion.

callalily | 13 years and 4 months ago

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OP, redoing the cement so it slopes correctly and reparing a cedar deck are potentially small jobs, not related, and don’t necessarily have anything to do with landscaping or gardening. You could use a contractor who does a lot of basement and cement work or an experienced handyman.

green | 13 years and 4 months ago

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Hi I am a contractor that has done a lot of backyard Reno’s/ you can View a few of the pictures from my last job on this page http://www.facebook.com/EcosLiving And I can be reached @ Ecoslivings@gmail.com

Mads54 | 13 years and 4 months ago

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