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A 4.9-star Thumbtack profile and a run of detailed customer accounts point to a Melrose landscaping and masonry crew whose work spans lawn care, landscape design, patios, and broader yard projects. The company describes itself as family-owned and shows seven years in business, with 97 projects and 39 hires listed on Thumbtack. The written reviews are dated 2020 through 2022, but they give unusually concrete examples. A 2020 homeowner described prompt mowing and leaf removal; later customers wrote about a patio completed in five days, a redesigned yard within budget, and a messy yard turned into a lawn and vegetable garden. Across those accounts, customers repeatedly mention hard-working crews, professional conduct, responsiveness, and clean results. Before booking, confirm the exact scope and price in writing. The profile says prices are firm and describes a process of discussing the job, taking measurements, then sending a contract with details. It also lists an HIR certificate as a credential claim, which is worth confirming for the work you need. This looks like a reasonable fit for homeowners seeking hands-on lawn, landscape, hardscape, or masonry work in the Melrose area. Ask for a current estimate, timeline, and the specific crew or materials planned for your project.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Ilia's Son's Construction Llc. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Estimated range
$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
If you’re looking for top quality work with a great crew and competitive price, then look no further! Rafaelo quickly put me at ease and made me feel confident about my yard project. I really needed some design ideas, and he was able to provide that within my budget. It was obvious that he knew what would look nice way better than I did, and did not hesitate to share his suggestions with me. I ended up just trusting his judgement and letting him take the lead to design my yard, and I am not disappointed! I’m also so appreciative of the crew and their hard work. They take their work seriously and worked tirelessly each day. I would recommend Ilia’s Son’s Masonry & Construction to anyone I know, can’t say enough good things about them!
I am truly appreciative of Rafaelo and his amazing team on turning our messy yard into beautiful green lawn and a wonderful vegetable garden. Raf was not just about the business, he was very approachable, friendly, responsive and easy to work with. The team was working tirelessly to get this challenging job done. They all were very professional and I trusted their work ethics. A BIG thank you to each of the awesome guys, Raf, Herdi, David, and Louis! You guys rock (pun intended..haha)!! We couldn't wait to get our hands dirty!
Raf and team are the absolute best. He did a beautiful job with a new patio, all in 5 days so I had a nice backyard for my daughters birthday party. The attention to detail is unreal. I can’t wait to work with them again!
I cant say enough good things about Rafaelo. He did an amazing job, and had to be one of the friendliest, and most professional providers I have ever met. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for landscape or hardscape work. we plan on calling him again come spring!
Rafealo did an amazing job mowing & clearing away leaves. There is not one leaf to be found! He was at my house the day after speaking with him, very prompt & professional. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for help with their lawn care.
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Detailed craftsmanship5.0
Responsive communication5.0
Durable stone & block retaining walls4.9
