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Q: Do I have to grind an old tree stump?

• <div><p>We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don&rsquo;t try using acids or fire for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-kill-tree-stump.htm">killing a tree stump</a>, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.</p><p>Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.</p></div>

Q: How long does it generally take to prepare and clear a building site?

• <div><p>Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between trenching and digging?

• <div><p>Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that&rsquo;s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth&rsquo;s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to trench 100 linear feet?

• <div><p>On average, you&rsquo;re looking at about <b>12 hours to dig 100 linear feet</b>. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging&mdash;such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to complete an in-ground swimming pool project?

• <div><p>The completion timeline for an in-ground swimming pool project typically ranges between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on weather conditions, the complexity of the design, and any unexpected ground conditions encountered during excavation.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in February 2021
I am an architectural design professional who has worked with many excavators over a period of 30 years and I am very happy to report that my experience with H and M Excavating of Plainville, MA was one of my best construction-related experiences yet. I am based in New Haven, CT, but the project...
H & M Excavating, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2019
I am very pleased with this company. Prompt initial response and quote. Prompt site inspection. The excavation of underground oil tank was performed within a week, as promised. The work was done expertly and quickly. The hole was filled and grass sowed in. The completely report was delivered...
Sunshine Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2017
Nunzio's and his crew arrived ahead of schedule and was in and out in 4 days start to finish. They did an amazing job, all done by hand. From excavating, to fill to pavers and landscaping. It was all installed by hand and meticulously done to perfection. I would HIGHLY recommend Marvelous...
Marvelous Masonry LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
Petey was able to pinpoint the area of collapse, which minimized the amount of excavation needed. Unfortunately, he and his team missed several appointments, leading to a lot of rescheduling. This is probably the case with all good tradesmen, who everyone asks to help them. That said, he was...
Petey's Plumbing lLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
They were able to come within a couple of hours to assess the situation. We determined that using a water jet/power washer would be better than the snake they had with them. That required another truck with the correct equipment so they came back later in the day to do the job. Since it wasn't...
Freddy's Sewer & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2017
Fenn brothers did a great job getting out on short notice to help us identify and unclog a block to our septic, then recommending and performing a septic tank replacement that was long overdue. Reasonably price. They did park their excavator on my neighbors lawn on accident, but did a decent...
Septic Masters of CT
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Reviewed in December 2016
Job was completed as promised and on budget. During the initial excavation phase, the excavator hit my septic leaching fields. The exact location of my leaching fields were not known beforehand. To be clear, this was entirely my fault, and NOT Pre-Built's. To their credit, Pre-Built stood by...
A Pre-Bilt Mfg LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
This is a long review, but I hope worth reading. It is truthful and detailed because I hope it will aid anyone in his/her search for a reliable company that "does it all". In a nutshell: AMAZING experience. I consider myself so lucky to have stumbled upon LGE Service's Website in a search for...
LGE SERVICES LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
Better Built Basements exceeded my expectations. I wanted our almost 1,000 square foot basement finished and with a bathroom for my son and grandchildren. The basement was used for storage for almost 50 years and never had fresh air circulating in it. Better Built Basements came and gave me...
Better Built Basements LLC
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Reviewed in December 2015
During an unrelated renovation, the excavator bashed a hole in the brick wall next to the steps that lead down to my basement. It went through two layers of brick; you could see through to the outside. The contractor offered to fix it himself, but I wanted to make sure the work was done right,...
Sammy Masonry
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