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Avatar for Crystal Lake Construction, LLC
Crystal Lake Construction, LLC
4.6(
53
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ashford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Crystal Lake Construction did an excellent job with my pool demolition. Very easy to work with and did exactly what I needed. Area looks great and I look forward to working with them in the future!"
Response time8 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Advanced Basement Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.\nIn order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer \nin a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Knell walls
Knee Walls
After
Before
Concrete Work

+1

150 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shoreline Property Works
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ashford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Welcome to Shoreline Property Works and Smart Living—your trusted partner for home repairs, upgrades, and smart home solutions. From everyday maintenance and expert handyman services to thoughtful improvements, custom installations, and seamless home automation. We keep your home connected, looking its best, and operating at its highest level.

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Avatar for Easland Enterprises, LLC
Easland Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ashford, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Got a reasonable quote from David to remove an above ground pool, which was taken out efficiently in the morning, and then decided to have them remove a pool deck on short notice the following day. Kathy handled the arrangements nicely."
Garage Attachment Demo
House Demo
Shed Move
Gazebo Move
Shed Move

+67

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Barletta Excavation
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ashford, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Barletta Excavation to do some outdoor drainage work around my pool deck. Alex the owner came out to my house and was very friendly and easy to work with. He was able to get the job done quickly and he communicated with me throughout the entire process to let me know what was going on. I would highly recommend Barletta Excavation!"
Hillside resloping +wall
Hillside resloping +wall
Hillside resloping +wall
Hillside resloping +wall
Hillside resloping +wall

+118

Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Aztec Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
115
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ashford, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aztec Landscaping does a great job. They come when scheduled, have great communication, and clean up when they are done. Iâ ve used them multiple times and highly recommend them."
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Old Lawn_ Front view (1)

+68

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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C&S Construction LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ashford, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"The service was excellent. I am very satisfied. They were very professional, very on time and let me know what's goin on. The cleaned up was so good and everything was done in a professional manner. I will recommend them."
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+22

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A.Y.N., LLC
4.6(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashford, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great even though the weather did not cooperate."
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side view deck
front stoop
front stoop
Shoemaker Pools

+10

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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