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Avatar for Crystal Lake Construction, LLC
Crystal Lake Construction, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Ashford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Professional, competent hardworking.. great job installing my fence! Definitely worth the money and absolutely would recommend them for any job"
Response time8 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Advanced Basement Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
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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.

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Shoreline Property Works
New to Angi

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.

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Easland Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ashford, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Easland did a great job from start to finish. We met with David, who evaluated the project and provided a quote that, in my mind, was fair and within the range that I expected. He clearly knows his business and he got his equipment in, got the job done, got his equipment out all without creating a mess to clean up! Kathy did the paperwork and dealt with the Town. She was excellent at letting me know about inspections, approvals and time frames. The skilled equipment operator, Tyler, demolished our cottage, that at some places was less than 6' from our neighbor, without anything hitting that house. We could not have been happier and highly recommend Easland!"
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(
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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!"
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+118

Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Aztec Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
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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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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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C&S Construction LLC
5.0(
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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."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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