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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

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and his crew were amazing. They cleaned out the junk filled basement of the old house we just moved into. Prompt, friendly, professional setvice and a great value for the money. We also hired them again, to remove brush and overgrown shrubbery from the property a week later. Highly reccomend."
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8 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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NERI BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Manchester, CT and surrounding areas

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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

1 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

13 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.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

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