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If you’ve lived in Northern Virginia for any length of time, you know our terrain has a mind of its own. Rolling slopes, heavy clay soil, and storms that seem to arrive sideways — it all adds up to real challenges for the retaining walls holding your property together. At Nova Scapes, we work on […]

Retaining Wall Problems in Gainesville, VA: What Causes Them and How We Fix Them

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If you’ve ever paid good money to fix a drainage problem, only to find the same soggy mess sitting in your backyard after the next rain, you’re not alone. It’s one of the more frustrating experiences a homeowner can have. You did the right thing. You called a professional. You wrote the check. And the […]

Why Your Yard Is Still Wet (And What Your Contractor Might Have Missed)

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- keith z.

"Excellent experience working with Nova Scapes. The job (a patio, walk way, concrete hot tub slab, and lighting) was completed on time & within budget. Ryan was easy to get a hold of, amenable to some last minute design changes and created a beautiful patio for our family to enjoy for years."

"Phenomenal Company, met with the owner Ryan about outdoor pavers. He was extremely thorough and proactive during the process. The crew worked extremely hard everyday and Ryan constantly checked in. Company does Christmas lights as well but highly recommend for all landscape needs."

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- scott m.

"Our yard has class thanks to Ryan and his crew. We are so pleased with the results. Customer service is excellent. I would highly recommend NovaScapes for your next landscaping project."

- keith z.

"Excellent experience working with Nova Scapes. The job (a patio, walk way, concrete hot tub slab, and lighting) was completed on time & within budget. Ryan was easy to get a hold of, amenable to some last minute design changes and created a beautiful patio for our family to enjoy for years."

- amy j.

"Ryan and his workers are perfectionists! They completed a backyard job for me, including hardscaping as well as flower beds. It turned out just beautiful! Ryan was very easy to work with, responsive and affordable."

- scott m.

"Our yard has class thanks to Ryan and his crew. We are so pleased with the results. Customer service is excellent. I would highly recommend NovaScapes for your next landscaping project."

what our neighbors are saying

"I could not be happier with all the jobs that Nova Scapes have done for me at my house. The front flower beds are so continue to be beautiful and the patio, is amazing!!! I will use them again!"

- denise c.

"Our yard has class thanks to Ryan and his crew. We are so pleased with the results. Customer service is excellent. I would highly recommend NovaScapes for your next landscaping project."

- scott M.

"Excellent experience working with Nova Scapes. The job (a patio, walk way, concrete hot tub slab, and lighting) was completed on time & within budget. Ryan was easy to get a hold of, amenable to some last minute design changes and created a beautiful patio for our family to enjoy for years ."

- keith z.

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