You’ve got better things to do than spend Saturday mornings pushing a mower around your property. And honestly, if you’re like most homeowners in Saratoga County, you’re probably not getting the results you want anyway.
Patchy spots. Uneven cuts. Grass that looks worse two days later than it did before you started. That’s what happens when you’re working with dull blades, the wrong equipment, or just don’t have time to do it properly.
Professional lawn mowing in Graphite, NY means your grass gets cut at the right height, with sharp blades, on a schedule that actually makes sense for the season. You get consistent results without the equipment costs, the maintenance headaches, or the time commitment. Your property looks maintained because it is maintained.
We started Emerson Excavating and Trucking in 1997, and we’ve been serving properties across Graphite, NY and the surrounding Saratoga County area ever since. Josh, the owner, is on almost every job. That’s not a marketing line—it’s how we operate.
When you’re building a new home in Graphite or just need reliable property maintenance, you want someone who knows the local soil conditions, understands how weather patterns affect growth cycles, and isn’t going to disappear after the first cut. We’re a second-generation business now, with Josh’s son joining as a partner in 2022.
We handle everything from lawn mowing to excavation, site prep, and driveways. That means when you need land clearing before your grass even goes in, or when you need ongoing maintenance after construction, you’re working with the same crew. One relationship. No handoffs.
You reach out by text or call—whichever works for you. We’ll ask about your property size, current condition, and what kind of schedule you’re looking for. No pressure, no sales pitch.
We come out to look at the property and give you an upfront price. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying before any work starts. If it makes sense, we get you on the schedule.
From there, we show up when we say we will, cut your lawn with commercial-grade equipment, and make sure the job’s done right. Blades stay sharp. Cuts stay consistent. If something looks off or needs attention, we’ll let you know.
You’re not managing a rotating crew of strangers. You’re working with the same people who’ve been doing this in Graphite, NY for decades. We’re not trying to be your lawn guy for a season—we’re trying to be your excavator and property maintenance contact forever.
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Professional lawn mowing service in Graphite, NY includes more than just running a mower across your property. You’re getting commercial equipment that’s maintained properly, blades that are sharpened consistently, and a crew that knows how to handle different grass types and terrain.
We adjust cutting height based on the season and current conditions. That matters more than most people realize—cutting too short in summer stresses the grass, and cutting too high in fall invites disease. Most homeowners are guessing. We’re not.
For properties in Saratoga County, you’re also dealing with variable soil quality and drainage issues that affect how your lawn responds to maintenance. We’ve worked on enough land in this area to know what’s normal and what’s a sign of a bigger problem. If we see something during a mowing that needs attention—compacted soil, drainage issues, grading problems—we’ll tell you.
And because we handle excavation and site work, we’re not just maintaining your lawn. If you need land mowing for overgrown areas, brush clearing, or property prep, we’ve got the equipment and experience to handle that too.
Most homeowners in New York pay between $40 and $55 per cut, depending on property size and conditions. That’s the going rate for professional service with proper equipment.
If someone’s quoting you $25, they’re either cutting corners on equipment maintenance, rushing through jobs, or they won’t be around next season. If someone’s quoting $80 for a standard residential lot, you’re probably paying for overhead you don’t need.
We give upfront pricing after looking at your property. No surprises, no hidden fees. You’ll know what you’re paying before we start, and that price stays consistent unless your property conditions change significantly.
Most properties in Graphite need mowing every 7 to 10 days during peak growing season, which runs from late spring through early fall. That changes based on rainfall, temperature, and how fast your specific grass type grows.
The rule is simple: never cut more than one-third of the grass blade at once. If you wait too long between cuts, you stress the grass and end up with clumps of clippings that smother healthy growth underneath.
During slower growth periods—early spring and late fall—you can stretch to every two weeks. We adjust schedules based on actual conditions, not a rigid calendar. If it’s been dry and growth has slowed, we’re not going to insist on an unnecessary cut just to bill you.
Equipment quality and blade sharpness make the biggest difference. A dull blade tears grass instead of cutting it cleanly, which leaves brown edges and opens the door for disease. Most homeowner mowers don’t get sharpened nearly often enough.
Commercial mowers also cut more evenly and handle different terrain better. If your property has slopes, wet areas, or uneven ground, a standard push mower or basic riding mower is going to give you inconsistent results.
Then there’s the time factor. The average homeowner spends 70+ hours per year on lawn care. That’s almost two full work weeks. Professional service means you’re not spending weekends on maintenance, you’re not storing equipment, and you’re not dealing with repairs when something breaks mid-season.
We handle excavation, site preparation, driveways, septic installations, and general property maintenance. Lawn mowing is one service in a full lineup, which matters if you’re building a new home or managing a property that needs more than just grass cutting.
If you need land clearing before your lawn goes in, we do that. If you need grading work to fix drainage issues that are affecting your grass, we handle that too. If your driveway needs work or you’re planning a septic system installation, same crew.
That’s the advantage of working with a company that’s been doing excavation and property work since 1997. You’re not coordinating between multiple contractors. You’ve got one contact for everything related to your land.
Yes. We’re fully licensed and insured for all the work we do across Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties. That protects you if something goes wrong on your property.
A lot of guys doing lawn care aren’t properly insured. That’s a problem if equipment damages your property, if someone gets hurt on your land, or if there’s any kind of dispute about the work. You’re exposed.
We’ve been operating in this area since 1997, and we handle everything by the book. Permits, regulations, insurance—it’s all in place. You’re not taking on risk by hiring us.
We cover Graphite and the surrounding areas throughout Saratoga County, plus parts of Warren and Washington counties. If you’re within a reasonable distance of our service area, we can probably help.
The advantage of working with a local company is we know the area. We understand soil conditions, common property challenges, and seasonal patterns that affect lawn care in this region. We’re not driving in from two hours away and learning your property from scratch.
If you’re not sure whether we service your specific location, just reach out. We’ll let you know right away if we can get to you, and if we can’t, we’ll be honest about it instead of wasting your time.
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