Reviews of local pros in Chantilly, Virginia

I met Tony 16+ years ago when he was in partnership with another guy. A mutual friend of ours told me to contact Tony to at least get an estimate.
Since I had 2 estimates to compare Tony's price to I thought I had done the right thing. Tony was right on the money and once I started talking to him, we realized we knew many of the same people in different industries.
I was a lot closer to the other business owners then I was to Tony so I called them. Each one confirmed my initial feeling while I was observing and noting details about Tony's demeanor.
It was obvious that he was detailed oriented and made many minor observations I hadn't thought of, so this was huge especially since none of the other companies I spoke with even mentioned some of the items Tony brought to light.
The end product was absolutely awesome and so much so several of my neighbors have had Tony back for quotes for similar work.
Just a short note: I had some paving work done many years ago that was separating and falling apart. Tony took it upon himself to repair that work and made the old paving look like new.
Tony's company does professional work, and uses high end quality material. I can attest to this from the pavers used years ago to the pavers tony uses now.
I would highly recommend NOVA Landscaping Construction for any exterior jobs you may be contemplating on doing.
It was a pleasure dealing not only with Tony but his crew of workers. Anyone reading this can reach out to me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Ron "Turk" Petracca

Nova Grounds was recommended to me by a friend .
Our fence and back yard needed a total facelift , everything was old and needed to be replaced . Tony sat down with me and discussed design concept , materials that he recommended , and the time it would take to complete the job . They stayed on schedule and never missed a beat , even though we added several items during the course of the project they stuck to the same end date . The experience was educational , collaborative and fun . A team that takes pride in their work . I am so happy with my new fence and beautiful landscape . Thank you for a great job done !!

Super responsive and came the same day we called for snow removal! We would still be stuck if it wasn’t for their quick response.

Northern Va Grounds and the owner Tony are an amazing company with an unbelievable work ethic and pricing that was more than competitive in the marketplace!

We spoke to many companies and had many estimates given to us. Integrity is something Tony displayed from day one! Many of the other contractors can learn a lot from Tony and his staff.

We did a full line of landscaping in the front of our home both sides and the rear of our home. They did some Hardscape work on the patio as well and did a fantastic job!!

I have highly recommended Tony and his staff on many jobs in our neighborhood based off of what they have seen at my house.

If your thinking of using a Landscaper for your yard both small or large....NOVA Grounds is the way to go!! 5-Star all the way!

Northern VA Grounds recently remodeled my patio with beautiful pavers and I am loving it!
A neighbor recommended I contact Tony, who promptly met with me and patiently listened to my vision for my new patio. He answered all of my questions and explained the process in detail, including what materials he uses and why. He also showed me photos of his other completed projects and encouraged me to read the reviews of his work on Yelp.
He was especially patient and flexible during a series of challenges that delayed scheduling the work for two months. His crew was professional, hard-working, and attentive. They even went out of their way to cut up some pieces of the recycled material for me to use in other projects. Thank you Tony and crew for great service and quality work!

Tony’s team recently installed a paver patio in our backyard. We were extremely happy with the entire process, starting with the design, working with us on our budget, and the finished project. The crew was professional and always cleaned up their workspace before wrapping up for the day. We would highly recommend NOVA Grounds for patio work.

We contracted Tony for work on a paver walkway from our driveway to our front porch and for the planting of a tree in our backyard. We couldn't be happier. We contacted Tony after a bad windstorm knocked down some trees and removed some privacy we had from neighbors. Tony came in and reviewed the yard and suggested several options that could fit our needs. He was very communicative via email and phone as we worked together to find the trees that would fit our need for privacy and style. Ultimately, we decided to go with as Willow and couldn't believe how low the price was for the tree and install. Similarly, Tony worked with us on the design of the walkway. He again suggested several styles and we ended up going with a herringbone pattern of red brick that fit our colonial style home perfectly. Tony's guys were quick with the install, but were thorough: they did it right. I had gotten 3 proposals from different companies but NOVA Grounds was the most affordable. I strongly recommend NOVA Grounds and will definitely use them in the future.

We recently completed a beautiful hardscape/landscape project with NOVA Landscape Construction near Leesburg, VA. Not only was the final result everything we asked for, but the owner (Tony) and his team made the entire process simple and clear. After discussing the design and committing to a schedule, Tony coordinated the drop off of all materials, making proactive corrections when needed prior to the start of the project. Each day, his teams put in a full day's work, and Tony himself was there either working alongside them or stopping by to make sure everything was going smoothly. The project was completed on time, in budget, and exceeding all specifications. Finally, they left the areas surrounding the project/work zones in great shape, seeding and fertilizing all impacted grassy areas and powerwashing our driveway. We love our new fire pit, lighting, and patios!

I highly recommend Northern VA Grounds.

Tony came out very promptly to provide an estimate. Together we planned the project. While he listened carefully to my ideas and concerns, he shared from his knowledge and experience. Yet Tony made it clear that it these were only his recommendations; this project was ultimately about what I wanted.

Once we decided on a plan the work began quickly and promptly. One aspect I really appreciated was that the crew were careful to clean up every day. This was important to me as I live in a townhouse complex and management can be rather picky. Also, we stayed in contact during the project to ensure there were no miscommunications and any unexpected issues were dealt with quickly and effectively.

In the end, I have a perfect patio. The work is as beautiful in person as it is in the pictures and I’m looking forward to years of enjoyment.

One final word, Tony provided me a small amount of gravel from his personal property as the amount I needed was too small to warrant a full order.

Again, Northern VA Grounds receives my highest recommendation.

NOVA came out on short notice to plow and shovel sidewalks. We appreciate their responsiveness and prompt service!

Tony at Nova Grounds took my unusable front & backyard spaces and created a perfect place to relax and host friends/family. They did an amazing job transforming the space, and will definitely be calling them in the future for all my outdoor projects.

Tony is amazing! His attention to detail and the professionals he chooses to work with make the difference. You feel as if you're part of his family when working with NOVA and thus are treated as such because Tony stands by his word and work.

This is the best rated landscaping company (I used them for snow removal), they have modern technology and new machinery to get the job done on site immediately same-day service, which is extraordinary just like Mom and Pop shops, everyone is professional and understanding to their clients needs.

Nova quickly replied to my request for snow and ice removal. They sent a good guy with a plow who did a great job. The ice was scraped off down to the cement.

Tony and his team were professional, flexible, and dependable throughout the entire project. Overall I am very happy the way the project turned out and highly recommend this company. As with most construction projects things never go as planned but Tony was always willing to find a solution and at a reasonable cost.

I contacted Northern VA Grounds (NoVa Grounds) with the need to sod the front and backyard of my townhouse as I am preparing to sell (approximately 460 sq. ft.). When contacting various other landscaping companies, many were interested but with the busy time they could not schedule me in though they all understood it was a small job. Tony, the owner of NoVa Grounds however, was willing to work with me. We managed the quote and all items via text by proving the square footage and pictures to facilitate processing the quote and service, this was a good use of both our times since it didn’t require me to have to leave work for a visit, and then again when the work was being performed. The price was competitive and we quickly executed the contract via email. Tony was able to squeeze in my project in between his other jobs and managed to complete all the work timely and beautifully, being mindful of the temperature and conditions for sodding the lawn correctly. He and his crew were very polite, professional, efficient, responsive and helpful in taking care of sodding the home and providing the instructions to maintain it. I highly recommend working with NoVa Grounds. Before your next landscaping project or need, would encourage you to obtain quotes from various companies, but one of them has to be from NoVa Grounds.

Tony and Kevin did a great job on our walkways. Made it significantly easier for mom to get around in the yard. I especially liked the integration of the walkways into the firepit/patio area and the paver edging that tied it all together.

I called Northern Virginia Grounds because I needed retaining walls and a riverrock bed placed around a sports court for a sloped area of my backyard I was worried about erosion and drainage and Northern Virginia had great reviews. I spoke with Tony Drosos, the owner and he came over within a day to look at the project and draw up some ideas and estimates. When we decided to move forward with the project, sensing my urgency he got a crew to start the next day.

These two guys that came over would start at 7:45Am in the morning and stay until maybe 6:00PM or so. They would not leave until the finished the section that they wanted to complete for that day and a few times I felt so bad I told them they did not need to stay any longer and come back tomorrow. That is how dedicated they were. Let me say that this was the week at the end of July where we were hitting 100F every day. They came in one Saturday and I had to convince them NOT to come in on Sunday. The put in 2 stone walls and covered it with a beautiful stone veneer with each stone cut and placed by hand. They took their time and the walls look great. Truly high level craftsmanship and Tony came every day to check on progress and see if anything was needed.

At the end Tony even helped me with a good deal on mulch to cover around areas they finished working on. Great 2 man crew that worked long hours to get the job done without asking and finished product looks great. Highly recommend and will use again for future projects.

Tony and his team did an outstanding job. They were very professional and paid attention to deal. Tony was very responsive and got the job done quickly and beautifully. I went from having an unusable patio to a beautiful patio. I had heard stories about what happens when you get a bad contractor so I was nervous. Tony and his team made this reno easy.

Tony and his hand working crew did a great job on our new pool and patio. We are very pleased with how everything turned out. He ordered materials in advance and we avoided long delays despite shortages. Quality and responsiveness were top notch. Definitely recommend.

Can’t say enough good things about Tony and his crew. They completely turned our aging back patio from pavers to stone replacing walls and installing a massive fireplace. They have a high quality of craftsmanship as well as being on time and on budget for even large projects like ours. If you are looking to replace any landscaping, call Tony!