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American Elm Landscape, also doing business as Boston Patio Design, is a Medford, Massachusetts design-build company that says on its own site it has been building patios and outdoor living spaces around Greater Boston since 1989, run by Allan and his crew. It holds an NDS Certified Professional Drainage Contractor affiliation, and its stated service area covers Boston, Somerville, Cambridge, Medford, Charlestown, Brookline, Malden and Everett. On Houzz, the company lists patio construction, retaining walls, pergolas, outdoor lighting, outdoor fireplaces, gazebos, fencing and masonry among its services, with one documented project in Swampscott. It carries an A- rating from the Better Business Bureau, filed under owner Allan Spires. Ask how the current LLC relates to the longer-running business the company describes, and confirm current licensing and insurance before booking.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from American Elm Landscape. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
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Detailed craftsmanship5.0
Custom sheds5.0
Fence & carpentry work5.0
Wood and block retaining walls4.9