Service area · Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake landscaping, starting with the ground.
Yard drainage, landscape installation, paver patios, sod, grading and more for homes and businesses in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Or call 757-201-8300 · Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM, Saturday 7 AM–1 PM
- Since 1991Working across Hampton Roads
- Owner-supervisedSteve Nassan oversees every project
- Free estimatesAlways done at your property
Three problems we see most
What makes Chesapeake yards different
A
Drainage and standing water
Chesapeake is flat and low, many yards have heavy or compacted soil, and the water table is close to the surface. Water has nowhere to go, so it sits.
Near the Great Dismal Swamp, soils stay wet and low spots fill quickly in storms.
What we often see
- Standing water after rain
- Poor surface drainage
- Low spots and uneven grading
What may help
- Regrading
- French drains
- A swale
Which one fits depends on where the water comes from, so we decide after seeing the yard.
B
Residential lawns and landscapes
In growing areas such as Greenbrier and Grassfield, many lots were built on compacted fill that absorbs water slowly and grows grass poorly.
A new lawn is only as good as the ground under it, so most of the work happens before the first roll goes down.
What we often see
- Thin or struggling lawns
- Hard, compacted ground
- New homes that still need landscaping
What may help
- Loosening compacted ground and adding topsoil where the soil is poor
- New sod or seed
- Irrigation and new planting beds
We look at the soil and the grade first, then recommend what the yard needs.
Sod & seedingIrrigation systems & wellsLandscape design & planting
C
Larger, rural or overgrown properties
In southern Chesapeake, around Hickory and the Northwest River, yards are bigger and often need clearing, grading and drainage on a larger scale.
We clear, grade and fix drainage on larger properties as well as typical subdivision lots.
What we often see
- Overgrown brush and old plantings
- Trees and shrubs to remove or trim
- Uneven ground
What may help
- Lot clearing
- Tree and shrub work
- Grading, then a new lawn or landscape
Every lot is different, so the plan and price come after an on-site visit.
Grading & land clearingTree removal & trimmingLandscape design & planting
Rivers and canals
The Elizabeth River branches, the Intracoastal Waterway through Great Bridge and the Northwest River mean waterfront lots, bulkheads and shoreline rules.
Chesapeake, Virginia
We work in Chesapeake, Virginia, in Hampton Roads, not Chesapeake Beach in Maryland.
Since 1991
A-1 has worked across Hampton Roads since 1991, Chesapeake included.
Yard problem finder
What’s happening in your yard?
Pick what you see most. It is a starting point: we confirm what the yard needs at the free on-site estimate.
Standing water
Water that sits after it rains
On flat, low ground with heavy soil, rain has nowhere to go. Where the water comes from decides the fix, so we start by walking the yard with you.
Services that may help
Struggling lawn
A lawn that will not take hold
On many newer lots, grass struggles in compacted fill. New sod on properly prepared ground, with irrigation where it helps, gives a lawn a fresh start.
Services that may help
Uneven or overgrown property
Uneven ground or an overgrown lot
Larger and older lots often need clearing before anything new can go in. We remove what has to go and grade the ground so water drains away from the house.
Services that may help
Outdoor improvements
Ready for something new outside
Once the ground is right, the yard is ready for more: a paver patio or walkway, new planting beds, or an outdoor living area with lighting.
Services that may help
Services for Chesapeake properties
Twelve services from one experienced local crew. We specialize in landscaping, not routine lawn mowing or maintenance.
Where most Chesapeake projects start
Drainage and grading
On wet, slow-draining ground, the lawn, beds and patio all depend on where the water goes. Getting that right comes first.
Landscape design & planting
Coastal planting designs with salt- and heat-tolerant plants, mulch, and river rock.
Patios, walkways & retaining walls
Paver patios, walkways, and driveways built on a solid, well-drained base.
Also from A-1: Outdoor livingWater features & pondsLandscape lightingTree removal & trimmingBulkheadsCommercial & HOA landscapingAll services
Recent work
Neighborhoods we serve
We work throughout Chesapeake, including Great Bridge, Greenbrier, Western Branch, Deep Creek, Grassfield, Hickory, Indian River and South Norfolk. Every estimate is free and done at your property.
Don’t see your neighborhood?
We work throughout Chesapeake. Tell us where the property is and we will set up a visit.
Also serving Virginia Beach and Norfolk · All service areas
- 01Great BridgeOn the Intracoastal Waterway
- 02GreenbrierNewer subdivisions
- 03Western Branch
- 04Deep Creek
- 05GrassfieldNewer subdivisions
- 06HickoryLarger and rural lots
- 07Indian River
- 08South Norfolk
Working with A-1
- Owner-operated since 1991Working across Hampton Roads since 1991, Chesapeake included.
- Owner on every jobOwner Steve Nassan supervises every project, from the first visit to the finished yard.
- Our own crewThe work is done by our own crew, so the finished yard matches what was promised.
- Free written estimatesEvery estimate is free and done at your property. No quotes over the phone.
Common questions
Do you work in Chesapeake, Virginia, or Chesapeake Beach, Maryland?
Chesapeake, Virginia. We work in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia: Chesapeake, Virginia Beach and Norfolk. We do not work in Maryland.
Why does my Chesapeake yard stay soggy?
Chesapeake is flat and low, many yards have heavy or compacted soil, and the water table is close to the surface. Water has nowhere to go, so it sits. Regrading, French drains or a swale usually fix it. See our drainage solutions.
Do you work on large or rural lots?
Yes. We clear, grade and fix drainage on larger properties as well as typical subdivision lots. See grading and land clearing.
Do you offer lawn mowing or maintenance?
No. We design and build: drainage, landscape design and installation, patios and retaining walls, sod, grading, irrigation, lighting, tree work and bulkheads. We do not offer mowing or routine lawn maintenance.
Do you work outside Chesapeake?
Yes. We also work throughout Virginia Beach and Norfolk. See all service areas.
How do I get an estimate?
Call 757-201-8300 or request one below. Owner Steve Nassan visits, listens to what you want and gives you a clear written price. We are open Monday to Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–1 PM.
Free on-site estimate
Free estimates in Chesapeake
Owner Steve Nassan visits, listens to what you want and gives you a clear written price. Open Monday to Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–1 PM.
- Call or requestWe call you back to talk about your project and set a time for the visit.
- On-site visitWe look at the property and talk through the options with you.
- Written estimateYou get a clear price for the work we recommend, free of charge.