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

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam was very responsive and provided a quote right away. He and his team worked quickly to remove post-moving trash and cardboard from our basement, and event swept up the basement when everything was out. I definitely recommend American Junk Removal and would use them again if they needs arises."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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New England Outdoor Living LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I recently had a paver walkway installed, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! From start to finish, Nathan was professional, hardworking, and paid attention to every detail. He took the time to make sure everything was done right, and it really shows in the final result. The walkway completely transformed the look of our space — clean, beautiful, and built to last. He showed up on time, kept everything neat, and was great to work with throughout the whole process. If you’re thinking about upgrading your outdoor space, I highly recommend New England Outdoor Living. Quality work like this is hard to come by!"
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MLG Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

MLG Home Solutions LLC specializes in paver patios, landscape design & installation, and full home renovation projects — kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, and general contracting — for homeowners across Vernon, CT and the Greater Hartford area (Manchester, Ellington, Tolland, South Windsor, East Windsor, East Hartford, West Hartford, Glastonbury, and New Britain).\n\nWe're a fully licensed (CT HIC #0700224) and insured contractor team with a 5.0-star rating on Angi. From a backyard patio built for entertaining to a full basement finish, we handle every stage of the project — accurate estimates, clear timelines, and quality craftsmanship from start to finish.\n\nWe also provide lawn care, mulch installation, and snow removal for clients who want one trusted team for the whole property.

Landscape & Walkway
Lawn Care CT
Paver walkway
Mulch installation
Residential lawn

+3

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advanced Basement Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Manchester, 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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