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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Gales Ferry - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Outdoor Property Services, LLC
Outdoor Property Services, LLC
4.7(
155
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Gales Ferry, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would reccomend this company to anyone who needs yard clean up. The crew that came out were prompt, hard working, did more than was expected, and did an exceptional job in my yard. You will not be disappointed with their work."
Snow Plowing
Snow Plowing
Snow Blowing
Lawn Mowing
Leaf Blowing

+2

Response time2 days
113 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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CHB Contracting LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Gales Ferry, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Eastern Woodland Solutions LLC
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gales Ferry, 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!"
 MUSUEM TRAIL RESTORATION
 MUSUEM TRAIL RESTORATION
 MUSUEM TRAIL RESTORATION
Stone stairs
Stone wall

+5

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
A J & J EXCAVATION LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Gales Ferry, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff repaired/ rebuilt our crumbling lake wall.Over a 4 day period he rebuilt our wall from lake bottom up using no mortar & fitted the stones to give a natural but safe border to our yard. Even put in a set of natural stone stairs so our older dog could safely access the lake. Jeff works hard & takes pride in his work & price was reasonable as well. We are very happy we went with AJ&J Excavating !"
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+52

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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