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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Dex by Terra. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
Dex by Terra spends much of its year in other people's backyards — stamped-concrete pool decks, paver patios, outdoor kitchens, whole pool areas rebuilt. The Hudson firm designs and builds landscapes and hardscapes for homes and commercial sites across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and southern New Hampshire, and its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active. Its BBB profile lists 46 years in business under owner Edward Terra, 29 employees, and an A+ grade with accreditation since 2011. About half of the written accounts are pool projects, and they date to 2020 and 2021. A December 2020 reviewer had the old pool deck taken out and the pool itself gutted, with new piping and a new liner. In a July 2021 review, a homeowner doing a complete pool renovation described planning it with Joe, the designer, and said demolition was done quickly and efficiently. A September 2021 reviewer who hired them for patio work around a pool installed the previous fall wrote about meeting Ed over the course of the job. On Houzz the firm averages 4.6 across 27 ratings — work quality 4.8, value 4.7, communication 4.5 — with typical jobs running $9,900 to $325,000. It works commercially too: Unilock's 2023 project write-up names Dex by Terra as the installing contractor for the pedestrian hardscape at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, and a 2025 post from Cranshaw Construction credits it with hardscape installation on a park designed by Stantec. The newest written account is the unhappy one. In October 2025 a customer who had a deck and patio built called it the worst experience they had had, terribly managed, with horrible communication and a project that took much longer than it was supposed to. A sharply negative review also sits on the BBB profile. This suits a homeowner who wants the whole backyard drawn up and built by one crew — deck, patio, planting and the pool surround together. Before signing, get the schedule and the change-order terms in the contract, ask who runs the job day to day and how often you will hear from them, and ask them to talk you through a project that slipped.
“Comparing South Shore Gunite & Triad Associates for Hardscape vs. Dex by Terra for full package including the gunite.”
“Thank you to our partners who helped bring the vision to life: Stantec for design, Cranshaw Construction for construction, Lahey Landscaping for landscape installation, and Dex by Terra for hardscape installation.”
“The park was designed by Stantec with landscape installation by Lahey Landscaping and hardscape installation by Dex by Terra.”
“Project type Commercial Retail, Pedestrian Location Wrentham, MA Application Pedestrian Style Traditional Designer Bergmann Installing Contractor Dex by Terra ... Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, situated in Wrentham, Massachusetts, represents a premier outdoor shopping destination proudly owned by the esteemed Simon Property Group. Established ... and exclusive savings.”
We had a deck and patio built by them and it was the worst experience we've ever had. We would never work with this company again. It was so terribly managed, horrible communication and extremely stressful. The project took so much longer than it was supposed to. Don't be fooled by their social media and website or by the nice design they present you. The stress is NOT worth it.
This summer was the very FIRST for our brand new in-ground swimming pool and I was so happy that I chose Dex by Terra to finish the pool area with a stamped concrete patio that looks absolutely amazing! I couldn't be happier with my choice of using them as the pool deck contractor. It was an overall great experience. They were able to provide us with a great 3D design concept, this gave us the opportunity to really understand the look & feel of our pool area, before we even broke ground. They worked very well with the pool company (McCarthy Pools) to coordinate and time out the project and share concerns, so that the end product matched the original design. We never felt shortchanged or neglected with the entire design or construction process and I felt that we were always in very hands on throughout the project. Dex by Terra kept an open dialog with us during the entire process until the work was complete and they were sure that we were absolutley 100% pleased with the finished project. Dex by Terra respected our budget and we were very happy that they were able to make recommendations to us that allowed us to get the look that we wanted at the price we needed. This work ethic and customer service also carries through to their foreman and crew -- everyone was pleasant and paid careful attention to detail. The finished product is of a very high quality and we are consistently complemented on the design. I would highly recommend Dex By Terra for any of your patio needs
I am not the type who usually leave a review, but the transformation of my back yard deserves the recognition of its visionary personal. I did not know the company when I first had an idea to have something done in the back yard. They were highly recommended to me and they did not disappoint. Ed Terra reached out to me after I contacted them, words cannot describe how down to earth he is, how professional and understanding he is, how he envisions the yard and gives ideas before he even draws it, how reachable he is even though they are extremely busy with tons of other projects all over, how good listener he is. With Covid, the project took a little longer but it was all worth it. I have never spent time in my yard in the past 5 years as much as I spent in the past 4 month. The transformation of the back yard was unreal, out of a magazine. Everyone sees it they call it a little resort; that I don't have to go on vacation anymore, I brought the vacation destination to my back yard. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Dex By Terra Company and especially to Ed Terra
I am not the type who usually leave a review, but the transformation of my back yard deserves the recognition of its visionary personal. I did not know the company when I first had an idea to have something done in the back yard. They were highly recommended to me and they did not disappoint. Ed Terra reached out to me after I contacted them, words can not describe how down to earth he is, how professional and understanding he is, how he envisions the yard and gives you ideas before he even draws it, how reachable he is even though they are extremely busy with tons of projects all over, how good listener he is. With Covid, the project took a little longer but it was all worth it. I have never spent time in my yard in the past 5 years as much as I spent in the past 4 month. the transformation of the back yard was unreal, out of magazine. everyone sees it they call it a little resort; that I don't have to go on vacation anymore, I brought the vacation destination to my back yard. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Dex By Terra Company and specially to Ed Terra.
It began with a vision, then it’s the undertaking of trusting someone to deliver and make it a reality. A project of this scope needs someone that can not only deliver but share the vision we have, make suggestions and/or changes at a moment notice, have patience, be there when you cannot, to be respectful and communicative and be there for the duration of the project. We received all of that and more, our project manager, and so many others, who oversaw and worked on the entire project exceeded our expectations at every level, the tile and stonework, the overall craftmanship and level of detail is exceptional we could not be more pleased with the outcome. We thank you for making this a reality!
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