Drainage Solutions
Fix standing water first — French drains and regrading that protect your new lawn.
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Sod · Grading · Planting Beds · Maintenance
Landscaping Services in Northern Virginia
Some landscaping companies mow lawns. We transform yards. From regrading and new sod to complete planting design, E.T. General Contractor rebuilds outdoor spaces from the dirt up — and because we also handle drainage and hardscaping, we fix the problems under your yard, not just the surface.
- Licensed & Insured — VA License #2705196232 (RBC)
- 30+ Years of Experience
- 4.7★ on Angi (418 Reviews)
- Free Estimates
What We Build
Sod & Lawn Installation
Patchy, weedy, or torn up after construction? We prep the soil properly — grading, amending, leveling — then install fresh sod or seed for a lawn that actually takes.
Grading & Leveling
Bumpy yards, sunken spots, slopes that shed water toward the house: we regrade so your yard is usable, mowable, and drains the right direction.
Planting & Garden Beds
Trees, shrubs, and mulched beds designed for Virginia's climate — planted right, so they thrive instead of struggling.
Ongoing Maintenance
Keep it looking the way we left it. Ask about ongoing maintenance for yards we've built.
Customer Review
"They regraded our lumpy, patchy yard and laid fresh sod. The crew was professional and fast, and Julio checked in personally to make sure we were watering it right."Angela P. — Woodbridge, VA
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FAQ
Landscaping FAQ
When is the best time to install sod in Northern Virginia?
Spring and early fall are ideal, but with proper watering, sod can succeed most of the growing season. We'll tell you honestly if the timing is wrong.
My yard floods — can you fix that too?
Yes, and that's the right order: drainage and grading first, then landscaping. See our Drainage Solutions page.
Do you do full yard redesigns?
That's our specialty — grading, drainage, hardscape, planting, and sod as one coordinated project with one crew.
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Custom Hardscaping
Patios, walkways, and retaining walls that anchor the yard your landscaping finishes.
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See sod installations, planting beds, and full yard transformations we've completed.
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