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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
119
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The cleaners and builders did a fantastic job renovating the living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Everything was done so professionally. I thought this project would be a nightmare, but they were so attentive and responsive. I will definitely be using their services in the future for any work I need to be done around the house."
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1787

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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R.C. Property Services LLC
4.7(
34
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very neat and clean work. Ryan and his crew did a wonderful job clearing out the rock garden and putting down stone. They also cleared the small trees and understory in the back yard. He was prompt and polite"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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D E Sisk Landscaping and Excavation LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Desisk did a great job clearing and leveling a parcel of land for me. They did a great job at competitive prices. Absolutely recommend these professionals"
Lawn/landscaping
Trench/site work
Trench/site work
Trench/site work
Trench/site work

+5

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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC
4.1(
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. Crew arrived on time, performed the work in the estimated time, and did a really good job. They were very neat and left the area clean. I highly recommend C2G."
Residental Oil Tank Removal
Locate buried tanks
Aboveground Oil Tank Installation
Response time1 day
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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DALTT Land Clearing
5.0(
10
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Donald is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

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AA Outdoor Services, LLC
3.9(
33
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were awesome .. showed up on time.. and got the job done before the set date. The quality of the job was incredible! Highly recommend."
Driveway in New Haven (West Haven)
Rear entrance and parking area (West Haven)
Rear entrance and parking area (West Haven)
Step repair (West Haven)
Step repair (West Haven)

+61

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hazelwood Excavating, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt Hazelwood was very prompt in returning my call & he came to my house immediately to asses our situation. He was very honest & polite. I had a family member who could do the work, that is why I didn't hire him. however if I didn't have a family member, I definitely would have hired Matt Hazelwood. He would have done a completely thorough job."
New Septic Tank
Leaching
New Leaching
Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

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