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Avatar for American Junk Removal LLC
American Junk Removal LLC
5.0(
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Serving Meriden, 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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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Leonard's Masonry Service, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work repairing my stone wall at a very affordable price. They were able to complete my project and add drainage in a days work, very responsive and professional"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Manny's Landscaping Services, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had an unexpected issue when our riding mower broke down, and Manny’s Landscaping Services LLC came through for us in a big way. They showed up within 24 hours and got the job done quickly and professionally. The yard looks great, and their responsiveness was top-tier. So grateful for the fast turnaround and quality work. definitely keeping them on speed dial!"
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+27

Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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General Masonry
4.4(
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Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andi is the only mason who will ever work on my house. My house is the gray cape in several photos of his websites . He tackled a very steep incline and built magnificent tiered walls, blue stone steps and walkways, and the patio around my pool. He has also built retaining walls, several walk ways and patios for my home. He recently put up stone veneer on my chimney. Andi is a friend, and truly a man of his word. Andi has vision and he always makes time to talk with you about not just what you want, but what you may need, without ever going over the desired budget. If you want quality work, done on time and on budget he is your guy. His crew is as respectful as he is and I cannot express how happy I found him."
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35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Lottos Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lotto's Contracting performs all the lawn care at my home and has completed many special projects, including shrub planting, tree and snow removal, yard clean-ups, mulch and stone delivery and installation, and gutter cleaning. They’re always quick to respond and consistently do excellent work. I highly recommend Jake and his team for any home or business needs!"
Paver Walkway
Dumpster Drop
Leaf Clean Up
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+3

Response time10 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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AA Outdoor Services, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Meriden, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Vincent done an awesome job on re leveling my concrete sill wall in my garage. On budget on time and very professional. Would recommend him and his services for anyone."
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+61

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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