You’re already juggling enough. Between work, family, and everything else that piles up, the last thing you need is another Saturday spent pushing a mower around your property in the heat.
Professional lawn maintenance in Chester, NY means your grass gets cut on schedule, your shrubs stay trimmed, and your property looks sharp all season long. No equipment to store. No gas to buy. No wondering if you’ll have time before the next rainstorm hits.
We handle the mowing, weed trimming, and seasonal cleanup so your yard stays ahead of the weeds and overgrowth. You get a lawn that looks maintained without spending your free time maintaining it.
Emerson Excavating and Trucking has been working in the area since 1997. What started as a logging operation evolved into full-scale excavation and site work, and now includes lawn maintenance for homeowners across Chester, NY who want consistent, professional service.
Josh is on nearly every job. His son joined as a partner in 2022. This isn’t a crew you’ll never meet—it’s a small team that shows up, does the work right, and builds relationships that last longer than one season.
We’re not trying to be the cheapest option in Orange County. We’re here to be the last lawn care company you’ll need to call.
It starts with a quick walkthrough of your property. We’ll talk about what you need—weekly mowing, shrub trimming, seasonal cleanups—and give you a clear estimate with no surprises buried in the fine print.
Once we’re scheduled, we show up on the same day each week during the growing season. We mow, edge, trim shrubs and weeds, and handle any blowing or cleanup that’s needed before we leave. If something looks off or needs attention, we’ll let you know before it becomes a bigger problem.
At the end of each visit, your property is clean and ready to enjoy. No grass clippings left in the driveway. No half-finished edges. We treat your lawn the way we’d want ours treated—because that’s how you build a reputation that lasts.
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Every visit includes mowing, edging, and weed trimming around fences, walkways, and landscape beds. We’re not just cutting grass—we’re keeping the whole property looking intentional and cared for.
Shrub trimming services in Chester, NY are scheduled seasonally or as needed to keep your bushes shaped and healthy. We also handle spring and fall cleanups, which means clearing leaves, cutting back perennials, and prepping your lawn for the next season.
Chester gets snow, and lawns here face real seasonal challenges. Our background in excavation and site work means we understand grading, drainage, and how water moves across your property. If your lawn has low spots that hold water or areas that stay too wet, we can address that too—not just mow around it and hope it gets better.
Most residential properties in Chester, NY fall between $40 and $75 per visit, depending on lot size, terrain, and what’s included. If you have a quarter-acre lot with basic mowing and trimming, you’re on the lower end. Larger properties or those with more shrubs, slopes, or detailed landscape beds will cost more.
We give you a clear estimate upfront after seeing your property. No hidden fees. No surprise charges for “extra trimming” that should’ve been included in the first place.
If you’re paying $30 per cut, you’re probably getting exactly $30 worth of attention. If you want a crew that shows up on time, uses professional equipment, and doesn’t leave your driveway looking like a grass explosion, expect to pay a bit more. It’s worth it.
Weekly mowing is standard from late April through October in Chester, NY. Grass grows fast here during spring and early summer, and if you let it go two weeks, you’re dealing with clumping, uneven cuts, and a lawn that looks shaggy no matter what you do.
Once we hit late summer and fall, growth slows down. We can usually shift to every 10 days or biweekly, depending on rainfall and temperature. We’ll adjust the schedule based on what your lawn actually needs, not what’s easiest for us to bill.
Shrub trimming happens two to three times per season, depending on the species and how fast they grow. Spring and fall cleanups are separate services, usually scheduled in April and November.
Yes. Spring cleanup in Chester, NY usually happens in April once the ground thaws and before everything starts growing. We’re clearing leftover leaves, cutting back dead perennials, edging beds, and getting your property ready for the season.
Fall cleanup happens in November after the leaves drop. We’re blowing, raking, and hauling away everything so your lawn doesn’t smother under a wet leaf layer all winter. This also prevents matted grass, mold, and dead spots come spring.
These aren’t included in weekly mowing because they take more time, more equipment, and more hauling. We price them separately so you’re only paying for what you actually need. If you want them bundled into a seasonal contract, we can do that too.
Yes, and this is where our excavation background makes a difference. Most lawn care companies will mow around a soggy low spot or a section that stays too wet. We can actually fix it.
If your lawn has drainage problems, standing water, or areas where grass won’t grow because the grading is off, we can regrade the site, install drainage, or adjust the slope so water moves away from your foundation and off your lawn. This isn’t something every grass cutting service in Chester, NY can handle, but it’s something we do regularly.
We’ll talk through what’s causing the issue, what it’ll take to fix it, and whether it makes sense to address it now or wait until we’re doing other site work. Either way, you’ll know your options.
We’ll reschedule for the next dry day, usually within 24 to 48 hours. Mowing wet grass tears it instead of cutting it clean, clogs equipment, and leaves your lawn looking worse than if we’d just waited.
If the forecast looks bad for several days in a row, we’ll reach out and let you know the plan. We’re not going to just skip your property and hope you don’t notice. Communication is part of the service.
Chester, NY gets its share of rain in spring and early summer, so scheduling flexibility matters. We build buffer days into our route so we’re not constantly behind when weather doesn’t cooperate. You’re not getting bumped to next week because we overbooked.
We offer both. Seasonal contracts cover weekly mowing from spring through fall, and they lock in your rate and your spot on the schedule. You’re not competing for availability during peak season, and we’re not scrambling to fill last-minute openings.
Per-visit pricing works if you only need occasional help or if you’re testing us out before committing to a full season. The rate is slightly higher because we’re scheduling around other contract clients, but it’s still an option if that’s what fits your situation better.
Either way, you’ll get the same quality of work. We’re not saving the good equipment or the careful edging for contract customers only. If we’re on your property, we’re doing it right.
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