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Avatar for General Masonry
General Masonry
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andi is the only mason who will ever work on my house. My house is the gray cape in several photos of his websites . He tackled a very steep incline and built magnificent tiered walls, blue stone steps and walkways, and the patio around my pool. He has also built retaining walls, several walk ways and patios for my home. He recently put up stone veneer on my chimney. Andi is a friend, and truly a man of his word. Andi has vision and he always makes time to talk with you about not just what you want, but what you may need, without ever going over the desired budget. If you want quality work, done on time and on budget he is your guy. His crew is as respectful as he is and I cannot express how happy I found him."
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+97

Response time3 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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AK Property Management and Remodels
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The nicest young man. Work was done quickly and exceeded my expectations wholly. Quick quote and very reasonably priced. I would not hesitate to use his services again. I'm already thinking of new projects and will go to A&K first. Highly recommended."
Basement door replacement
Basement door replacement
Basement door replacement
Basement door replacement
Basement door replacement

+8

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Advanced Basement Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, 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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Knee Walls
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+1

101 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc.
2.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1955

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gianni & Sons, Inc. was dependable, on time, and completed the job when they said they would. They were professional in all aspects of the job. I am completely satisfied with the deck resurface and would highly recommend this company. I should add that in the past they have done the roof and siding on my house and when I needed the deck repaired I called them first because my past experience with them has been so positive."
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+5

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Electrical Pros
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Electrical Pros is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 3 years of experience serving Southington, CT and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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