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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Ideal Landscape Maintenance & Construction. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
A front walkway that suited a historic home was the result one Ideal Landscape customer described in May 2026. The homeowner said Chris explained the project, suggested options that fit the house and communicated frequently while the crew installed it. Ideal says it has served central Massachusetts since 1996, with residential landscape design and construction in Holden and Shrewsbury, including hardscaping, outdoor living, plantings and lawns. BBB identifies Christopher King as the owner. In an August 2025 Google review, another customer described a technically difficult walkway with a complex drainage system underneath. They said Chris explained each step beforehand and that the finished work resolved an issue that had troubled them for years. A November 2024 reviewer had contacted Ideal about deteriorating front steps; they praised Chris's availability for questions, the finished work and the cleanup. A June 2025 walkway customer described a consultation with project photos, paver choices and design ideas, followed by a detailed quote broken into individual line items. Ideal's full schedule prevented completion in the fall. According to that customer, Chris called in spring as promised, revised the quote for requested changes and scheduled the work, which the installation crew completed quickly. A separate June 2025 patio customer said Chris helped them make decisions without pressure or condescension, from the bid through installation and cleanup. A homeowner writing in May 2024 about a patio replacement praised the detailed estimate, answers to follow-up questions and cleanup. They said the team finished late in the fall and returned months later to reseed bare spots. In June 2023, a customer described attention to basework and site preparation, buried downspout drainage, and loaming and seeding the yard after the work. A February 2022 reviewer described a back patio built the preceding spring and summer: the crew removed an old cement patio, leveled the ground and installed underground drainage. That homeowner said Chris remained available for questions from the estimate through completion. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active. BBB gives the company an A+ grade and lists it as accredited; Ideal's website states that it is a Unilock Authorized Contractor. In another February 2022 account, a patio-and-firepit customer described approaching Chris in fall 2020 for a spring 2021 installation. They said he explained pricing and timelines, worked within their desired budget and followed up after installation.
Chris and his crew came put a front walkway in at my historic home. He explained all aspects of the project to me, gave suggestions that would best fit the feel of my house, and provided different options for my perusal. Communication was solid and frequent.They were prompt, efficient, and the walkway came out beautifully. It adds so much more charm to my home! Highest of recommendations for working with Ideal Landscape Maintenance and Construction.
I highly recommend Ideal Landscaping for any landscaping or stonescaping project. Chris King, the owner, is professional, responsive, and always quick to return calls. His team does exceptional and creative work—transforming your property from good to wow! They take care of every detail, from start to finish, including a thorough cleanup. You’ll be impressed by both their craftsmanship and their commitment to customer satisfaction.
I would highly recommend Chris and the crew at Ideal Landscaping. They completed a technically difficult walkway installation with a complex drainage system underneath. Chris went over every step of the project before hand and they performed at the highest professional level. The finished product looks and performs beautifully. They resolved an issue that has been plaguing us for years. The price was fair and the workmanship was excellent. What more could you ask for?
Chris and his team were great to work with! They were very professional, friendly and accommodating, and they finished super quickly. We are extremely happy with how the project came out in the end! I would hire them again for the next project and highly recommend!
Love my new beautiful walkway! Ideal Landscape recently constructed a new paver walkway in my backyard. Chris was super helpful and informative at the consultation, sharing photos of similar projects, suggestions for paver choices, and design ideas. The quote I received shortly after the consultation was very detailed and included line items for individual portions of the project. The work was unable to be completed in the fall due to the company’s full schedule but Chris called me first thing in the spring as promised, he provided an updated quote for some changes I requested, and scheduled the work. The installation team was very skilled, working diligently and efficiently and completing the job conscientiously and quickly. Everything from my initial phone call through to the completion of the project was smooth and professional. The walkway is absolutely beautiful and has added so much to my backyard landscaping, as well as value to my home. I highly recommend the Ideal Landscape team and hope to have them back to install a walkway at the front of my home next year.
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