A dirt-work company that builds hardscapes the right way
Terracraft was built for people who want it done right the first time. We handle excavation, grading, drainage and full outdoor builds — patios, retaining walls and hardscape that actually last.
Michael Fredericks
Mike founded Terracraft in 2023 and runs it from Mahwah. He is on every job: he quotes the work, runs the crew, and walks the finished project with the homeowner. That is not a sales line; it is how a young, small company keeps quality high and prices honest.
Terracraft started in dirt work: excavation, grading, trenching and drainage. That background is the reason our hardscape holds up. A paver patio is only as good as the base under it, and most hardscape problems in New Jersey — sinking, heaving, puddling — are groundwork problems. We do the groundwork ourselves.
Today most of our projects are residential: paver patios and pool decks, driveways, walkways and steps, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, masonry and concrete across Bergen and Passaic Counties. We also take on excavation, drainage and construction work on their own, and keep commercial lots plowed and salted through the winter. Every project carries a1-year workmanship warranty.
“We're owner-operated, hands-on, and allergic to sloppy work. No middlemen.”
Three things every Terracraft job gets
Built right the first time
Proper excavation depth, compacted base in lifts, drainage planned before the first paver. The parts you never see are the parts we care about most.
Owner on every job
You deal with Mike from the estimate to the final walkthrough. No sales rep, no handoff to a crew you have never met.
Honest scope & pricing
A written scope with real material names and a price that holds. If the ground throws a surprise, you hear about it the same day with options.
The paperwork behind the work
Hiring a contractor in New Jersey should start with the license. Here is ours, and where to read what customers say.
- NJ Home Improvement ContractorNJ HIC #13VH12900000 · ActiveVerify at the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
- InsuredLiability insurance as required for NJ HIC registrationCertificate available on request
- 1-year workmanship warrantyIf anything we built settles or fails because of how it was installed, we come back and fix it at no chargeManufacturer warranties on pavers and block are passed through
- Founded 2023A young company built on dirt-work fundamentals, growing one referral at a timeOwner-operated from day one
- 5.0 on Google · 27 reviews5.0 on Yelp · 5 reviewsRead the reviews →
- 16 documented projectsIn 11 towns across Bergen, Passaic and nearby countiesBrowse the portfolio →
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How a Terracraft project works
Four steps, one point of contact, no surprises.
- Step 1
Site visit & free estimate
Mike walks the property with you, checks grades, drainage and access, and follows up with a written scope and price.
- Step 2
Design & material selection
Layout, paver or stone choice, borders, lighting. You see samples before anything is ordered and get a schedule.
- Step 3
Build: excavation, base, install
Dig to the right depth, compact stone base in lifts, set drainage, then lay pavers, build walls and pour concrete.
- Step 4
Walkthrough & care guide
We clean up, walk the finished work with you and leave simple instructions for keeping it looking new.
Homeowners on working with Mike
Let's talk about your yard
A free site visit, a written scope, and a straight answer about what it will take.