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Precision Landscaping and Excavating
4.2(
33
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Norfolk, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Aways do a beautiful job. I never have to call to see if they are coming and never worried they will mow when not needed. I strongly recommend this company you will not be disappointed."
 Landscaping Projects
New Walkways
 New Retaining Wall
 Before and After Wall
 Before

+52

Response time7 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Shoreline Property Works
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Norfolk, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Welcome to Shoreline Property Works and Smart Living—your trusted partner for home repairs, upgrades, and smart home solutions. From everyday maintenance and expert handyman services to thoughtful improvements, custom installations, and seamless home automation. We keep your home connected, looking its best, and operating at its highest level.

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Easland Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Norfolk, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Got a reasonable quote from David to remove an above ground pool, which was taken out efficiently in the morning, and then decided to have them remove a pool deck on short notice the following day. Kathy handled the arrangements nicely."
Garage Attachment Demo
House Demo
Shed Move
Gazebo Move
Shed Move

+67

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Northwest Excavating, LLC
4.9(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Norfolk, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Northwest Excavating, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
DML Overall Services, LLC
4.7(
40
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Norfolk, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"With their assistance my inland wetlands permit application was approved quickly by my town. The work involved installation of drainage and regrading my entire back yard to bring the lawn back up 14" due to erosion over time. The work was done timely. The extra work included a beautiful new rock wall as well as an excellent exterior basement door entryway. The yard has been reseeded once after the initial seeding and will be reseeded again during the fall. The company takes pride in their work! Pricing was fair as well."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’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’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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