You get a lawn that doesn’t turn into a swamp after rain. One that doesn’t have bare patches by August or standing water near your foundation.
That comes from grading your property correctly before anything green goes down. Washington County soil doesn’t drain like other places, and if the ground isn’t prepped right, you’re looking at a soggy mess or dead grass within a season.
Professional lawn installation in Adamsville, NY means we handle the site work first. We look at where water flows, how your property sits, and what needs to happen before sod or seed touches dirt. You end up with grass that grows in thick, stays healthy, and doesn’t create drainage problems that cost you later.
We started as a logging operation and moved into full-time excavation in 2020. Josh is on almost every job, which means you’re not dealing with a crew that shows up without knowing what they’re doing.
We’re a family business. Josh’s son joined as a partner in 2022, and we work throughout Washington, Saratoga, and Warren Counties. That means we know Adamsville soil, how drainage works in this area, and what it takes to prep a property so your lawn actually survives.
You’re not getting the cheapest price, but you’re getting someone who understands local conditions and finishes what they start. We’re here to be your excavator for the long haul, not just knock out a quick job and disappear.
First, we assess your property. That means looking at existing grade, drainage patterns, and where water goes when it rains. If you’ve got low spots or areas that hold water, we identify those before anything else happens.
Next comes site preparation. We grade the area to proper slope, remove rocks and debris, and make sure the soil base is ready for grass. This is where most DIY jobs and cheap contractors fail—they skip the prep and just throw down sod.
Then we install. Whether it’s sod installation in Adamsville, NY or seeding, the ground is already set up for success. We’re not rushing through it, and we’re not leaving you with a lawn that looks good for two weeks and dies by fall.
After installation, you’ll get clear instructions on watering and care. Your lawn needs specific attention in those first few weeks, and we make sure you know exactly what to do so it establishes correctly.
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You get a full property assessment before we touch anything. That includes drainage evaluation, soil condition check, and a plan for how to grade your yard so water moves away from structures.
Site preparation covers grading, debris removal, and soil prep. If you’re doing backyard lawn installation in Adamsville, NY or front yard work, we handle the excavation side so the lawn has a proper foundation. That might mean bringing in topsoil, adjusting grade, or addressing drainage issues you didn’t even know existed.
We also handle flower bed installation in Adamsville, NY and tree planting service in Adamsville, NY as part of larger projects. If you’re putting in a new lawn and want beds or trees added, we can prep those areas at the same time so everything’s done in one shot.
Adamsville properties often deal with heavy clay soil and seasonal water issues. We account for that in every job, which is why lawns we install tend to last instead of turning into maintenance headaches.
Late summer through early fall is ideal for sod installation in Adamsville, NY. The soil is still warm, which helps roots establish, but the air is cooler so the grass isn’t stressed.
Spring is your second-best window, usually late April through May once the ground thaws and dries out enough to work. You want to avoid installing during the hottest part of summer or when the ground is frozen.
Washington County weather can be unpredictable, so timing matters. If you install too early in spring, you risk frost damage. Too late in fall, and the roots don’t have time to establish before winter. We’ll tell you honestly if the timing isn’t right for your project.
Plan on two to three weeks for sod to root into the soil if you’re watering correctly. You’ll know it’s established when you can’t easily pull up a corner of the sod without resistance.
During that time, you need to water daily—sometimes twice a day if it’s hot. The roots are shallow and dry out fast. After three weeks, you can back off to every other day, then transition to a normal watering schedule.
Most people underwater new sod, which is why it dies in patches. You want the soil underneath to stay moist, not just the sod itself. That means longer, deeper watering sessions rather than quick sprinkles that don’t penetrate.
Yes. If you lay new sod over old grass or weeds, you’re asking for problems. The old vegetation decomposes unevenly, creates air pockets, and prevents new roots from reaching soil.
We strip the existing lawn, grade the area properly, and prep the soil so your new grass has direct contact with dirt. That’s part of professional lawn installation in Adamsville, NY—doing the work that actually matters instead of cutting corners.
Some contractors will tell you it’s fine to lay sod over old grass to save time and money. It’s not. You’ll end up with an uneven lawn, poor drainage, and grass that struggles to establish. Do it right the first time.
It depends on your property’s condition and size. If we’re just installing sod on a flat, prepped area, that’s one price. If we need to grade, address drainage, bring in topsoil, and then install, it’s more.
Most backyard lawn installation in Adamsville, NY or front yard projects require some level of site prep. Very few properties are ready for sod without grading work, especially if you’ve got drainage issues or uneven ground.
We give straightforward quotes with no hidden fees. You’ll know what you’re paying for and why. We’re not the cheapest option, but we’re the one that does it right so you’re not calling someone else to fix it in a year.
That’s exactly what we do. Most properties in Adamsville, NY have some kind of drainage issue—water pooling near the foundation, soggy areas that never dry out, or runoff that washes out landscaping.
We assess how water moves across your property and grade it so water flows away from structures and problem areas. That might mean adjusting slope, adding drainage solutions, or reworking the entire grade before we install grass.
A new lawn won’t fix drainage problems. If anything, it’ll make them more obvious when your grass dies in the low spots. We handle the drainage first as part of site preparation, so your lawn actually has a chance to thrive instead of sitting in water half the year.
Yes. If you’re doing a full yard project, we can handle new flower bed design in Adamsville, NY and tree planting service in Adamsville, NY at the same time as your lawn work.
That makes sense because we’re already on site with equipment, and we can prep everything together so it’s coordinated. Beds get proper edging and soil prep, trees get planted at the right depth with proper backfill, and your lawn gets installed around them.
Doing it all in one project saves you time and money compared to hiring multiple contractors or trying to add beds and trees later after the lawn is in. We plan the layout, handle the excavation and prep work, and install everything so it works together.
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