Central Westchester · Ardsley, NY
Between the Saw Mill River valley and the hills on either side, many Ardsley yards are either draining onto a neighbor or taking on someone else's water. We focus on getting that right first.
Ardsley is a compact village in the Town of Greenburgh, cut through the middle by the Saw Mill River, the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Thruway. Homes climb the slopes on both sides of the valley, off Ashford Avenue, Concord Road and the streets above the village center. That topography gives Ardsley pleasant wooded views, but it also means rainwater moves fast, and heavy storms have shown how quickly the low ground near the river can flood.
So a lot of our Ardsley work starts below the surface: regrading lawns that pitch toward the house, burying downspout lines, and building retaining walls that turn a steep bank that is hard to mow into level, usable space. Once the ground is stable, we keep it that way with regular mowing, edging and seasonal cleanups. Families on the hillside streets appreciate having one crew handle both the construction and the weekly upkeep.
Water coming off the slope above your lot, plus roof runoff, can soak basements and wash out beds. We trace where water enters and leaves the property, then regrade, cut swales, run downspouts into solid pipe, and install French drains or dry wells as needed. The goal is to slow the water down and send it somewhere safe, not simply push the problem next door.
Many Ardsley backyards drop off sharply or rise into a hill. Segmental block, natural stone and boulder walls can create terraces for a lawn, a patio or garden beds. We build on a compacted base with drainage stone and pipe behind the wall so it does not bulge after a few winters, and we help you check whether a taller wall needs village review.
Wooded slopes mean one part of a yard bakes while another sits in shade most of the day. We adjust mowing height, overseed with sun or shade seed mixes where each fits, and recommend converting the deepest shade to planted beds. Weekly visits include trimming and edging, so the property looks finished even where the terrain is uneven.
Standing water, soggy lawns and runoff toward the house usually come down to grade and soil. We find where the water is going and give it a better path.
Learn more →Block and stone retaining walls, front steps, cement landings and masonry repair, built to hold Westchester's slopes and stand up to freeze-thaw.
Learn more →Regular mowing, clean edges and the seasonal work that keeps a Westchester lawn thick: aeration, overseeding, seeding and sod. Our own crews, on a set route, from spring through fall.
Learn more →Photos from Roman Design & Landscaping projects in Westchester County.
“Roman and his team have an extraordinary work ethic. We have utilized his services for a few years and recently had him do some landscape design work in the front of our home. The completed job exceeded our expectations!”
Often it can. Many wet basements start with grading that slopes toward the foundation or downspouts that empty right beside the house. Correcting the pitch, extending downspouts underground and adding a French drain or dry well can reduce the water reaching the foundation. If we see signs of a structural or groundwater issue, we will tell you so you can bring in the right specialist.
If the slope keeps you from using the yard, a wall can add real living space: a flat lawn for kids, a patio, or planting terraces. We look at the height, soil and drainage, sketch a layout, and give you a free estimate covering material options such as block or natural stone, so you can weigh them side by side.
Yes. Hilly lots are routine in Ardsley. We choose equipment suited to the grade, hand-trim banks that are too steep for a mower, and keep the turf at a height that helps it hold the soil. If a bank is a constant struggle, we can suggest groundcover or a low wall so it stops being a weekly headache.
Call, text or WhatsApp — the owner walks the property with you and you get a written estimate. Most visits are scheduled within 1–3 days.
