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Avatar for American Junk Removal LLC
American Junk Removal LLC
4.9(
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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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+6

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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New England Outdoor Living LLC
5.0(
7
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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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Patio
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Patio

+17

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leonard's Masonry Service, LLC
5.0(
36
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Leonard expertly repaired my slate walks and patio that had lifted and settled over time. The process included power washing the stones, laying and leveling fresh stone dust, then replacing the stone -- including replacing those that had broken. The pricing was fair and the work outstanding. I will use Leonard again and recommend him to friends and neighbors."
Paver patio
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NERI BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT LLC
5.0(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent excavation company! The team was professional, reliable, and easy to work with from start to finish. They completed the job on schedule, maintained great communication throughout the project, and delivered high-quality work with attention to detail. The site was kept organized, and they handled every aspect of the excavation safely and efficiently. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dependable excavation contractor and would gladly work with them again."
Spindle Hill Farms
Spindle Hill Farms
Spindle Hill Farms
Spindle Hill Farms
Stamped Concrete

+8

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advanced Basement Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
5
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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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Concrete Work

+1

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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

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. 

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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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