FAQs

Steve's Lawn Care & Landscaping

Whether you're planning a new patio, retaining wall, irrigation system, excavation project, or seasonal snow removal service, our FAQ section can help. Find answers to common questions from property owners throughout Drums, Hazleton, Mountain Top, Wilkes-Barre, and surrounding Northeastern Pennsylvania communities.


Check out these FAQs and then contact us for more information!

  • Are you fully licensed and insured?

    Our company is fully licensed and insured, providing our clients with peace of mind and protection.

  • Do you offer snowplowing services?

    Yes, we provide snowplowing services as part of our comprehensive landscaping offerings.

  • What are your hours?

    We operate continuously throughout the year, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to meet our clients' needs.

  • What hardscaping services do you provide?

    We design and install patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor living spaces, fire pit areas, and other custom hardscape features that enhance the beauty and functionality of your property.

  • What is the difference between hardscaping and landscaping?

    Hardscaping refers to non-living features such as patios, retaining walls, paver walkways, and stone installations. Landscaping focuses on lawns, plants, trees, shrubs, and garden beds.

  • Do you offer excavation and site preparation services?

    Yes. We provide excavation, grading, land clearing, hauling, and site preparation services for residential and commercial properties throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.

  • Do I need excavation before installing a patio or retaining wall?

    Most hardscape projects require excavation and grading to establish a stable foundation, improve drainage, and help ensure long-term durability.

  • What types of retaining walls do you install?

    We install retaining walls designed to stabilize slopes, reduce erosion, improve drainage, and create usable outdoor space.

  • How can a retaining wall help with drainage problems?

    Retaining walls can help manage water runoff, reduce erosion, and direct excess water away from structures and landscaped areas when properly designed and installed.

  • Do you install irrigation and sprinkler systems?

    Yes. We design, install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems to help landscapes receive consistent watering while maximizing efficiency.

  • What are the benefits of a professionally installed irrigation system?

    A professionally designed irrigation system can save time, promote healthier landscapes, reduce water waste, and provide more consistent coverage than manual watering.

  • Do you provide decorative stone and rock landscaping?

    Yes. We install decorative stone, gravel, boulders, rock gardens, and other low-maintenance landscape features that improve curb appeal and reduce upkeep requirements.

  • What concrete services do you provide?

    We offer concrete installation and removal services for patios, walkways, sidewalks, pads, driveways, and other residential and commercial outdoor applications.

  • Can you remove old concrete and replace it with new surfaces?

    Absolutely. We can remove damaged, cracked, or outdated concrete and replace it with new concrete, pavers, hardscaping, or decorative outdoor features.

  • Can you manage a project from excavation through final installation?

    Yes. Our team can oversee excavation, grading, drainage solutions, hardscape construction, concrete work, irrigation installation, and finishing touches to simplify your project from start to finish.

  • How do I know if my property has drainage issues?

    Common signs include standing water, soil erosion, water pooling near foundations, muddy areas, and damage to landscape beds. We can evaluate your property and recommend solutions.

  • What should homeowners consider before starting a hardscape project?

    Factors such as drainage, grading, material selection, intended use, maintenance requirements, and overall property design should all be considered before construction begins.

  • Do you offer hauling services?

    Yes. We provide hauling services for soil, stone, debris, and other materials related to excavation, landscaping, construction, and property improvement projects.

  • Do you provide snow removal and de-icing services?

    Yes. We offer snow removal and de-icing services to help keep driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and entrances safe throughout the winter season.

  • Do you offer residential and commercial services?

    Yes. We work with homeowners, businesses, property managers, and commercial property owners throughout the region.

  • What areas do you serve?

    We proudly serve Drums, Mountain Top, Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, White Haven, Frackville, Berwick, Bloomsburg, and surrounding Northeastern Pennsylvania communities.

  • Are you licensed and insured?

    Yes. Steve's Lawn Care & Landscaping is licensed and insured, giving customers peace of mind when hiring us for outdoor construction, excavation, and property improvement projects.

  • Why choose Steve's Lawn Care & Landscaping?

    Since 1998, we've helped residential and commercial customers improve their properties through quality workmanship, personalized service, and comprehensive outdoor solutions ranging from excavation and hardscaping to irrigation, concrete, and snow management.