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Avatar for Stump Chompers
Stump Chompers
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oxford, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Don is great! Gave me a great price on the removal of 2 stumps. One was done right away with topsoil added and smoothed out . The other is pending further discussion of other site work on the property. He communicated with me every step of the way. Very happy with his work, so much so, that I am having him give me estimates of a few other projects. Glad to have found such a reasonable and responsible young man to help me with my creative landscaping issues!"
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+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Junk Removal LLC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Oxford, 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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Solid Ground Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Oxford, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quick to respond to inquiries about the nature of the work needed. Friendly and communicative, fairly priced, work was done quickly and well. We were grateful to have found this company and worked with them. (Work type = underground electrical conduit and excavation.)"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for RC Lawn Care
RC Lawn Care
4.7(
33
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oxford, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I could not be happier with our new patio. Rocco is professional, a great communicator and does great work. He was very honest with us about our timeline. He is now lined up to do work for two of our neighbors. I highly recommend him!"
Removal of Old Wall
Prep for New Lawn
Prep for Retaining Wall
New Lawn
Finished Retaining Wall

+96

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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General Masonry
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oxford, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andi and his crew transformed my motherâ s front walk in about three days time. What a beautiful job going from sunken bricks to beautiful grey pavers with contrasting border. The crew was on time every day, Andi reviewed the measurements and contract And work completed without any problems. Actually had Andi measure for project for 2021, because we were so happy with the results!!"
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+97

Response time3 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Sunshine Environmental Services, Inc.
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Oxford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very pleased with this company. Prompt initial response and quote. Prompt site inspection. The excavation of underground oil tank was performed within a week, as promised. The work was done expertly and quickly. The hole was filled and grass sowed in. The completely report was delivered by email within 48 hrs as promised. The invoice was in agreement with quote. Excellent work and pleasant crew. I recommend very highly."
Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AA Outdoor Services, LLC
3.9(
33
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oxford, 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."
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Step repair (West Haven)
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+61

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

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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