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Avatar for American Junk Removal LLC
American Junk Removal LLC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Columbia, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and his crew were amazing. They cleaned out the junk filled basement of the old house we just moved into. Prompt, friendly, professional setvice and a great value for the money. We also hired them again, to remove brush and overgrown shrubbery from the property a week later. Highly reccomend."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%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 Columbia, 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

166 neighbors recently requested a quote
Eastern Woodland Solutions LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Columbia, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeremy and I are birthday friends now! We designed a plan to accomplish a budget friendly overgrowth maintenance yard project that accommodated both of us. He and his crew were empathetic to my current situation and passing of my brother. Also, that no other companies either never called or did not show. Jeremy and Tom & the crew were diligent, hardworking, motivated, and committed to detail. A few incidents with lighting I did not know I had to point out was quickly rectified. I already have plans to have Woodland Solutions maintain my property because of my satisfaction with them snd their overall work ethic. Budget friendly and very compassionate people. I highly recommend them!"
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Stone stairs
Stone wall

+5

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kaz Excavation LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Columbia, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have used Kaz Excavation LLC on many personal and professional projects. I have always been extremely satisfied with his attention to detail, professionalism, and punctuality. I would highly recommend Kaz Excavation LLC for any projects. By far, the best is hands-on."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shoreline Property Works
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Columbia, 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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Easland Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Columbia, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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