Request a Second Opinion on Your Project

Tell us about your hardscaping project and we will reply with what to look for and what to ask the contractors you are talking to.

What Happens After You Write

Step 1: Initial Contact

Fill in the form with what you are planning and where. The more you tell us about the site, the better our answer.

Step 2: We Check It Against the Standards

We compare what you describe with the industry standards and building code points that apply, such as base depth, drainage and wall height, and note anything a contractor should address.

Step 3: Our Reply

We reply with the questions to ask, the points to get in writing, and the warning signs to watch for. We do not build projects or sell services, so our answer comes with no price attached.

Tell Us About Your Project

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Why Ask Before You Hire

Hardscaping and landscape construction depend on construction standards, building codes, material specifications and workmanship that are hard to judge from a brochure. We have spent years evaluating contractors and learning what separates the good ones, and we would rather you ask the right questions before the first stone is set.

Contractors who know Massachusetts requirements and industry practice will welcome those questions. A written scope, clear warranty terms and a base built to standard protect your investment better than any promise.