Serving Central Virginia and the Triangle

Rural and suburban properties come with bigger outdoor projects: running a line across the yard, building a stone path or putting up a cabin. Swarthy handles trenching, hardscaping and cabin construction with an eye for how the land drains, settles and gets used. We plan the work before we break ground, keep the site safe and organized, and finish with a result that looks right and holds up to the weather. If you have an outdoor project in mind, we'll walk the property with you and talk through what it will take.
Trenching – Trenches dug for water lines, drainage, irrigation and utilities.
Hardscaping – Stone paths, patios, steps and borders that last.
Cabin Construction – Small cabins and outbuildings built solid and square.
Site Planning – Drainage, access and layout considered before work begins.



Below are answers to the questions people ask most before hiring Light & Living Home Services for their project. Our goal is to give you clear answers and confidence before we start.
Water lines, drainage, irrigation and similar projects. We'll talk through depth and route before we dig.
Stone paths, patios, steps, borders and similar outdoor features.
We build small cabins and outbuildings. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll let you know how we can help.
Some projects, like cabins, may need permits depending on your county. We'll point out anything that likely needs one before work starts.
After walking the site and understanding the scope, we give you a clear quote for the work involved.

Hiring someone to work on your land or in your home takes trust. We earn it by showing up when we say, explaining what we find and doing the job the way we'd do it on our own property. Whether it's a deer fence in Richmond, VA or a home repair in Cary, NC, Swarthy gives you straight answers and solid work.
Garden, fence and irrigation work planned by someone who grows food.
Farm, outdoor and home repairs handled together whenever possible.
You'll know what we found, what it takes and what it costs.
Tell us what you need, from a new fence or hoop house to a list of home repairs. Swarthy will take a look, answer your questions and give you a clear quote.