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Avatar for Integrity Enterprises, LLC
Integrity Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
51
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve and Mike have done several jobs at our house and I highly recommend them. They our professional and keep you informed of everything that is happening. They are always on time and if they are going to be late Chris will text you. They are fair and reasonable priced. I am very happy with everything they have done. Also they can help you with the best places to purchase the items you need for a project"
Luxury Vinyl Floor
Full Tile Bath
Custom Closet
Glass Door
New Vanity

+24

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Braley & Finnegan, LLC
Braley & Finnegan, LLC
4.8(
88
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We first spotted Braley and Finnegan when they were doing work in our neighborhood. We liked what we saw so we gave them a call. Patrick came out soon after and gave us a quote on replacing crushed stone under our decks and fixing a short set of stone steps that were coming apart. The crew was on time, professional and quick. They found the stone we were looking for and installed it with a nice edging. Griffin had our stone steps fixed and secure and the whole job came in just under quote. We're very happy with the result. Weâ ll definitely call Braley and Finnegan again for our next landscaping project."
Gardens, Sod, total yard makeover!
Blue Stone Walk way + Gardens
After
Marina View
Spa Entrance

+13

Response time40 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for AA Outdoor Services, LLC
AA Outdoor Services, LLC
3.9(
33
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Vinny is a very friendly and professional guy who we really enjoyed working with. The quality of his work is excellent- we used him for our sidewalk and refurbishing the rod iron railings. Overall positive experience with him and the final project turned out great! We would definitely recommend him and will be using his services again in future projects."
Driveway in New Haven (West Haven)
Rear entrance and parking area (West Haven)
Rear entrance and parking area (West Haven)
Step repair (West Haven)
Step repair (West Haven)

+61

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for C&M OUTDOOR DESIGNS LLC
C&M OUTDOOR DESIGNS LLC
4.3(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The crew at C&M Outdoor Designs was amazing to work with! They helped our family design a custom basketball court and built beautiful retaining walls to match. The finished project exceeded our expectations — we couldn’t be happier!"
Outdoor Kitchen
Concrete walkway
Cobblestones
Basketball Court
Level front yard

+15

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Tate's Property Care, LLC
Tate's Property Care, LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We highly recommend Tate Property Care. They were very customer friendly and listened, carefully, to what was explained to them. The results, of their work, was excellent, and they strived to stay within the budget given to them. We were more than pleased with the results."
Patio Design
Artistic Horticulture
New Contemporary Walkway
Mowing
Weeds Before

+5

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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. 

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.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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