Land Clearing
Overgrown lots, brush lines and wooded ground you want to put to use.
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Gloucester, MA · Essex County · North Shore
Hardscaping and site work for Gloucester and North Shore homes
Patios, walkways, retaining walls, steps and fire pits from a Gloucester company, plus land clearing, excavation and tree services.
4.9 on Google from 36 reviews
Who We Are
A Gloucester company serving the North Shore since 2005
George Hardscaping has worked out of 74 Essex Ave in Gloucester since 2005, more than 20 years, and builds for homes across Essex County, from Rockport to Ipswich. Our work ranges from new construction to repairing and restoring existing structures.
New outdoor spaces start with a free consultation. Then our design team puts together an initial design for you to review, and we go over everything with you, from costs to materials. Google shows a 4.9 average from 36 ratings for George Hardscaping.
Frost, road salt and ledge shape every job on this coast. The hardscaping and masonry hub lists what to ask any installer about them.
- Patios, walkways, steps and stairs
- Retaining walls and custom fire pits
- Paver driveways and pool decks
- Land clearing, excavation and tree services
- New construction and repairs
Hardscaping & Masonry
What we build
Natural stone, brick, pavers and concrete. Pick the project you have in mind to see the kind of work behind it.
- 01Patio Design & InstallationNatural stone, brick or concrete patios designed to suit the house.
- 02Walkways & StairsPaths that connect the driveway, the door and the yard.
- 03Steps & Brick StairsEntry steps that are safer underfoot and look right with the house.
- 04Retaining WallsHold back a slope, control runoff and gain flat yard space.
- 05Custom Fire PitsBuilt in stone to match the patio around it.
- 06Paver DrivewaysInterlocking pavers in place of cracked asphalt.
- 07Pool DecksBrick and paver decks for new and existing pools.
Common Starting Points
Where each yard problem leads
Most calls begin with something that is not working. Here is the service each one usually points to.
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A slope or washed-out soil
A retaining wall holds back soil, manages runoff and creates flat space for gardening or play. The guide on retaining walls on a slope explains what to ask first.
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Steps that are loose or unsafe
Start with steps and brick stairs. If yours are only shifting, the guide to stone step repair shows what that work involves.
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No good place to sit outside
A patio in stone, brick or concrete, with a fire pit or a pool deck if you want one.
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Cracked asphalt or a muddy path
Interlocking pavers can replace a worn driveway, and a walkway links the drive, the door and the yard.
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Overgrown or wooded ground
Land clearing, excavation and tree services prepare the spot. See the site work section just below, or ask about it in the estimate form.
Site Work
Getting the ground ready
Some projects begin with an overgrown corner, a tree in the way or a slope that needs digging out. George Hardscaping offers land clearing, excavation and tree services alongside the stonework.
Excavation
Digging and ground preparation for a patio, wall, driveway or whatever comes next.
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A tree too close to the house, in the way of a project or leaning the wrong way.
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What Clients Say
In our clients' words
"We recently had George Hardscaping install a custom outdoor firepit in our backyard, and I must say, the experience exceeded our expectations! From the very beginning, the team was incredibly professional and attentive to our needs and ideas. They worked with us to design a firepit that perfectly matched our outdoor space and lifestyle." Joe F., Gloucester, MA. His fire pit is one of our custom builds.
"George and his team are amazing!! Truly a pleasure to work with. They are so talented and really helped fix issues even outside of what we had originally planned. He and his team made our fireplace a show stopper! The tile work that was done is immaculate. Thank you George!" Meghan L., fireplace and tile work
74 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930How It Works
How a project goes
From the first call to the finished work, most jobs follow the same four steps.
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Tell us about it
Call (781) 222-0805 or send the form below with the address and a few lines about what you want built, cleared or dug out. George will contact you to talk it through.
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A free consultation
We meet with you to discuss the project and determine the best course of action. That first meeting is free.
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An initial design
Our design team prepares an initial design outline for your review. We go over everything with you, from costs to materials, so you are never left in the dark.
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The build
Construction starts with careful excavation and foundation work. Our experienced masons then build the structure and handle the finish details.
Tell us what you want built, cleared or dug out
Photos of the spot, a rough size and a few lines about how you would use it are enough to start. The first consultation is free.
From the Job Site
Stone, brick and pavers going in
Where We Work
Twenty North Shore towns from our Gloucester base
We work in Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Hamilton, Wenham, Ipswich, Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Georgetown, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Newburyport, North Reading, Peabody, Rowley, Salem, Swampscott and Topsfield. Linked towns have their own page, and four more pages cover Cape Ann and Ipswich: Gloucester masonry, Rockport hardscaping, Ipswich masonry and Ipswich patios. The rest are on where we work, or you can request an estimate if you are nearby.
74 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930From the Blog
Guides for walls, steps and driveways
- Retaining WallsRepairing a stone retaining wall
- Retaining WallsReplacing an old railroad tie wall
- StepsFixing loose stone steps
- DrivewaysPermeable driveway surface options
Questions
What people ask first
Is the first consultation free?
Yes, new outdoor spaces start with a free consultation. We meet with you to discuss your project and determine the best course of action, and you can also request a free estimate by phone or online.
Will I see a design and the costs before work starts?
Yes. After the consultation our design team prepares an initial design outline for your review, and we go over everything with you, from costs to materials.
Do you fix existing stonework or only build new?
We do both. Our experience ranges from new construction to repairing and restoring existing structures, so a tired wall or set of steps is worth a call.
How long has George Hardscaping worked on the North Shore?
We have served the North Shore since 2005, which is more than 20 years. Our office is at 74 Essex Ave in Gloucester.
Which towns do you work in?
We work in 20 towns across Essex County and the North Shore, including Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Beverly, Salem, Marblehead and Newburyport. The where we work page lists every town.
Do you offer land clearing, excavation and tree services?
Yes. George Hardscaping offers land clearing, excavation and tree services as well as hardscaping and masonry, so you can raise the ground work and the stonework in the same estimate request.
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