You’ve got better things to do than spend Saturday pushing a mower across multiple acres. Especially when the terrain isn’t flat, the soil doesn’t drain right, and your equipment struggles with anything beyond basic grass cutting.
Professional lawn mowing means showing up when we say we will, cutting everything evenly without scalping the high spots or missing the low ones, and leaving your property looking clean. Not just mowed—actually maintained.
The difference is equipment that’s built for this work and operators who know how Washington County properties behave. Clay soil in spring. Drainage issues that show up after heavy rain. Rocks that wreck blades if you’re not paying attention.
You’re not paying for someone to just drive in circles. You’re paying for your property to look right all season without you having to think about it.
Emerson Excavating and Trucking started as a logging operation in 1997. We’ve been working land in Battenville and Washington County long enough to know exactly how properties here behave—where water sits, how clay compacts, what equipment actually holds up.
When my son joined as a partner in 2022, we expanded our services to include land mowing and property maintenance for homeowners who need more than a lawn service can provide. We’re still a family operation. I’m on almost every job, which means the work gets done right the first time.
We’re licensed and insured, and we’re not interested in being the cheapest option in town. We’re interested in being the contractor you call back every season because the work was done right and your property looks exactly how you wanted it to.
First, we walk your property to see what we’re working with. Terrain, drainage patterns, problem areas, access points. If there are sections that need brush cutting before we can mow, we’ll tell you upfront.
Once we’re clear on the scope, we give you a straightforward estimate. No hidden fees, no surprises when the job’s done. If your property needs regular maintenance, we can set up a seasonal schedule so you’re not calling every time the grass gets long.
When we show up to mow, we bring commercial-grade equipment that handles large acreage and uneven ground without tearing up your lawn. We cut at the right height for your grass type and conditions, not just whatever’s fastest. And when we’re done, we clean up—no clippings left in piles, no equipment marks across your driveway.
If something changes mid-season—a wet spring that needs extra cuts, a dry summer that doesn’t—we adjust. You’re not locked into a rigid plan that doesn’t match what your property actually needs.
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This isn’t just grass cutting. It’s property maintenance that accounts for how Battenville lawns actually grow and what problems show up when you’re working with clay soil and unpredictable drainage.
We handle large properties—multi-acre lots that need commercial equipment and operators who know how to work around obstacles without damaging your lawn. If you’ve got slopes, rocks, or sections that stay wet longer than they should, we adjust our approach so the mowing doesn’t make those problems worse.
Spring cleanup, regular summer maintenance, fall prep—we plan around what your property needs seasonally, not what’s easiest to schedule. Heavy spring growth gets more frequent cuts. Dry summers get adjusted height to protect the grass. Fall mowing accounts for leaves and prepares your lawn for winter without stressing it before snowfall.
You also get reliable scheduling. We show up when we say we will, and if weather pushes us back, we let you know. No unreturned calls, no wondering if we’re still coming. We do the work, clean up properly, and move on so you can get back to your day without babysitting contractors.
Pricing depends on acreage, terrain, and how much prep work the property needs before we can start regular mowing. A flat, open lot is straightforward. A property with slopes, drainage issues, rocks, or overgrown sections requires more time and heavier equipment.
Most homeowners in New York pay between $40-$50 for standard lawn mowing, but that’s typically for smaller, suburban lots. For multi-acre properties in Battenville with the kind of terrain and soil conditions we see in Washington County, expect pricing to reflect the equipment and expertise required to do the job right.
We give you a clear estimate after walking your property. No guessing, no “it depends” pricing that changes when the bill comes. If your property needs brush cutting or grading work before regular mowing makes sense, we’ll tell you that upfront so you’re not paying for mowing that won’t look right anyway.
Yes. Overgrown properties are common, especially for new homeowners or land that’s been sitting unused. The first cut takes longer and requires different equipment than regular maintenance mowing.
If the grass is severely overgrown, we may need to use brush cutters or string trimmers to knock down the initial growth before bringing in mowing equipment. This prevents damage to both the lawn and the machinery, and it gives you a cleaner result than trying to force a mower through growth it wasn’t designed to handle.
Once the property is back to manageable height, regular mowing keeps it maintained without the heavy equipment. Most homeowners who let properties go too long find that staying on a schedule after the initial cleanup is easier and less expensive than letting it get out of hand again.
Absolutely. A rigid schedule that doesn’t account for how your lawn is actually growing doesn’t make sense. Spring in Battenville means heavy growth and frequent cuts. Summer—especially dry summers—means adjusting height and frequency so you’re not stressing the grass.
We plan around seasonal patterns, but we also adjust when conditions change. A wet spring might need an extra cut. A dry stretch in July might mean spacing out service so we’re not cutting too low when the grass is already stressed.
You’re not locked into a plan that ignores reality. If your property needs more attention one month and less the next, that’s how we schedule it. The goal is a lawn that looks maintained all season, not a billing structure that forces unnecessary cuts or skips weeks when the grass actually needs attention.
Equipment, experience, and understanding how properties in this area actually behave. A basic lawn service runs residential mowers and handles smaller, simpler lots. That’s fine if your property fits that description.
Professional land mowing means commercial-grade equipment that handles multiple acres, uneven terrain, and challenging conditions without tearing up your lawn or breaking down mid-job. It also means operators who know how clay soil behaves in spring, where drainage problems develop, and how to mow around obstacles without scalping high spots or missing low sections.
For larger properties in Battenville, the difference shows up in results. Your lawn looks even, the edges are clean, and problem areas don’t get worse because someone ran equipment over ground that wasn’t ready for it. You’re also working with a licensed, insured contractor who’s been handling Washington County properties for decades—not a crew that might show up, might not, and might not return your calls when something goes wrong.
Carefully. Clay soil in Battenville doesn’t drain like sandy or loamy soil, which means sections of your property stay wet longer after rain. Running heavy equipment over saturated clay compacts it further, damages the grass, and creates ruts that turn into permanent drainage problems.
We adjust our schedule and approach based on conditions. If your property is too wet to mow without causing damage, we wait. Forcing the job because it’s on the calendar doesn’t help you—it just creates problems you’ll be dealing with all season.
We also pay attention to where water naturally flows and collects. Mowing patterns that work with drainage instead of against it prevent standing water from getting worse. If your property has sections that consistently stay wet or show signs of poor drainage, we’ll point that out. Sometimes the solution is adjusting how we mow. Sometimes it’s addressing the drainage issue before regular mowing makes sense. Either way, you know what you’re working with instead of discovering problems after they’ve gotten worse.
Both. Some homeowners want a seasonal plan with regular cuts scheduled from spring through fall. Others need one-time service for a property cleanup, pre-sale prep, or handling growth after they’ve been away.
Seasonal contracts give you consistent maintenance without having to call every time the grass needs cutting. We schedule based on typical growth patterns, adjust when weather changes the timeline, and handle spring cleanup and fall prep as part of the plan. You’re covered from thaw to first snow without managing the details.
One-time service works if you’re handling a specific situation—an overgrown property, a cleanup before listing your home, or filling in when your regular contractor can’t make it. We give you the same quality and attention whether it’s a single cut or a full season. The difference is just how we schedule and bill the work.
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