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Stump Chompers
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Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

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"Don is great! Gave me a great price on the removal of 2 stumps. One was done right away with topsoil added and smoothed out . The other is pending further discussion of other site work on the property. He communicated with me every step of the way. Very happy with his work, so much so, that I am having him give me estimates of a few other projects. Glad to have found such a reasonable and responsible young man to help me with my creative landscaping issues!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Leonard's Masonry Service, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work repairing my stone wall at a very affordable price. They were able to complete my project and add drainage in a days work, very responsive and professional"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
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General Masonry
4.4(
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Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

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Emergency services offered

"The owner of the company, Andy and his crew are all talented craftsmen. They refaced our front porch with cobblestones and blue slate and the finished project looks incredible. They are professional and work was done in a timely manner. I highly recommend Andy and his team. We would hire them again!"
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Response time3 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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MRO Landscaping
4.6(
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Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Marcos and his team are highly competent, competitively priced, and seemingly with no limit to what they can do. They just replaced my deck with trex and it’s amazing. Additionally, they installed a 125 foot retaining wall, almost 6 foot high at peak, stone steps, and more. Good people and solid work! Highly recommend MRO"
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AA Outdoor Services, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Vinny is a very friendly and professional guy who we really enjoyed working with. The quality of his work is excellent- we used him for our sidewalk and refurbishing the rod iron railings. Overall positive experience with him and the final project turned out great! We would definitely recommend him and will be using his services again in future projects."
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Belinquete
5.0(
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Serving Fairfield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David and his crew were on time , professional, and affordable. The work was beautiful and they cleaned up beyond my expectations. I would definitely hire them again!"
Response time1 day
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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