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Avatar for Dukes Waste Management & More
Dukes Waste Management & More
100 Sunderland Rd
4.25(
8
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Approved Pro
Dukes Waste Management & More
100 Sunderland Rd
4.25(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
187 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Where customers become friends! Dukes LLC provides residential and commercial services in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Dukes LLC provides a variety of services such as: Tree work Junk removal Demolition Snow removal Carpentry Roofing Masonry Pressure washing Home improvement Bobcat service Hauling Grading Landscaping We take pride in providing great service at a fair price. We are proactive to our customers needs. Please give us a call.

"Travis and Todd were friendly, helpful, and efficient - it was a pleasure to have them haul away our mattress and bed frame!"

Bill M on August 2024

Where customers become friends! Dukes LLC provides residential and commercial services in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Dukes LLC provides a variety of services such as: Tree work Junk removal Demolition Snow removal Carpentry Roofing Masonry Pressure washing Home improvement Bobcat service Hauling Grading Landscaping We take pride in providing great service at a fair price. We are proactive to our customers needs. Please give us a call.

"Travis and Todd were friendly, helpful, and efficient - it was a pleasure to have them haul away our mattress and bed frame!"

Bill M on August 2024


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R.A.M. Contracting, Inc.
72 Riverside Road
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
R.A.M. Contracting, Inc.
72 Riverside Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.

"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."

Vivian Z on July 2018

Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.

"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."

Vivian Z on July 2018


ZKS Lawns, LLC
24 Lakeview Pl
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
ZKS Lawns, LLC
24 Lakeview Pl
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had Zach out last week to level some land next to a shed. He also took down the existing shed and took it all away. I will be getting a new shed, built me a stone platform to put it on. He is meticulous. Did a fantastic job and cleaned up everything after. Even put hay down with some grass seed and areas."

Linda V on July 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had Zach out last week to level some land next to a shed. He also took down the existing shed and took it all away. I will be getting a new shed, built me a stone platform to put it on. He is meticulous. Did a fantastic job and cleaned up everything after. Even put hay down with some grass seed and areas."

Linda V on July 2024


Sunshine Environmental Services, Inc.
PO Box 7433
4.75(
6
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Approved Pro
Sunshine Environmental Services, Inc.
PO Box 7433
4.75(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

With over 30 years of experience, we provide our customers with the best value for their Fuel Oil Dollar and excellent oil tank removal as required.

"(Fuel Tank Removal)"

Carlos C on January 2025

With over 30 years of experience, we provide our customers with the best value for their Fuel Oil Dollar and excellent oil tank removal as required.

"(Fuel Tank Removal)"

Carlos C on January 2025


Husky Masonry and Paving LLC
5.00(
3
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Husky Masonry and Paving LLC
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"John and his team did a great job. We contacted them to fix concrete steps in our back yard leading to our deck and he was able to provide all options for replacement, costing and timing. He was very respectful of when we wanted to get the project done and I felt like he knew exactly what needed to be done. I would highly recommend John and his team to anybody who needs masonry work."

Chris K on June 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"John and his team did a great job. We contacted them to fix concrete steps in our back yard leading to our deck and he was able to provide all options for replacement, costing and timing. He was very respectful of when we wanted to get the project done and I felt like he knew exactly what needed to be done. I would highly recommend John and his team to anybody who needs masonry work."

Chris K on June 2025


R Cox Enterprises
17 Warren Rd
3.67(
6
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R Cox Enterprises
17 Warren Rd
3.67(
6
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40 years of experience

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025


American Environmental Services
310 Edison Rd
5.00(
7
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American Environmental Services
310 Edison Rd
5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We're certified & licensed for Asbestos Abatement (Removal-Encapsulation-Disposal & clean up = remediation). We're fully insured. We're General contractor, certified & licensed in environmental field. We're removing Oil tanks and remediate contaminated soils.

"Great! Respectfully of my house. Work was done quickly and efficiently."

John H on April 2022

We're certified & licensed for Asbestos Abatement (Removal-Encapsulation-Disposal & clean up = remediation). We're fully insured. We're General contractor, certified & licensed in environmental field. We're removing Oil tanks and remediate contaminated soils.

"Great! Respectfully of my house. Work was done quickly and efficiently."

John H on April 2022


Brennan Earthworks & Excavating LLC
127 Ellington Rd
5.00(
5
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Brennan Earthworks & Excavating LLC
127 Ellington Rd
5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Servicing Tolland County & parts of the Hartford County area. Specializing in yard expansions, lawn installs, drainage work, grading & pads, driveway installations (millings, process & stone), small tree/brush clearing, tank removal, small demolition work, and more! Fully licensed & insured!

"We were pleased with work Jesse did on landscaping our front yard. He is hardworking and we would recommend his business to others looking for excavating or landscaping work."

Sandra J on June 2019

Servicing Tolland County & parts of the Hartford County area. Specializing in yard expansions, lawn installs, drainage work, grading & pads, driveway installations (millings, process & stone), small tree/brush clearing, tank removal, small demolition work, and more! Fully licensed & insured!

"We were pleased with work Jesse did on landscaping our front yard. He is hardworking and we would recommend his business to others looking for excavating or landscaping work."

Sandra J on June 2019


M&M Excavating
179 Root Ln
5.00(
5
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M&M Excavating
179 Root Ln
5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

M&M Excavating is is small excavation company specializing in but not limited to septic system installation and repair, site work, driveway installation and repair, brush clearing, and many others. We are dedicated to providing good quality work at reasonable rates.

"They were very good, very nice to work with. Very professional, did what they said they would do, the equipments were immaculate and the price they quote is the price that you gonna pay, no hidden charges."

Gary H on January 2019

M&M Excavating is is small excavation company specializing in but not limited to septic system installation and repair, site work, driveway installation and repair, brush clearing, and many others. We are dedicated to providing good quality work at reasonable rates.

"They were very good, very nice to work with. Very professional, did what they said they would do, the equipments were immaculate and the price they quote is the price that you gonna pay, no hidden charges."

Gary H on January 2019


RKM Landscaping & Construction
220 S Elm St
4.33(
6
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RKM Landscaping & Construction
220 S Elm St
4.33(
6
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Customers say: Terrific value
17 years of experience

With over 10 years experience RKM Landscaping & Construction LLC is a owner /operated, licensed / insured, residential / commercial landscaping & construction company. Located in Windsor locks and servicing the Greater Hartford Area. Our focus is professionalism and building long lasting relationships with our customers. We provide services in several areas but specialize in sewer, water, drainage repair and installation, excavation and grade correction, and land clearing. Robert Moticka has gained a reputation for professionalism, timeliness and attention to detail! We look forward to helping you on your next project.

"I think this contractor signed up on Angie's List in April, 2018. I received a quote from him in May and he started mowing my lawn shortly thereafter. He wasn't the cheapest but he was responsive and for the first month and a half, he showed up every week. After he mowed my lawn a few times, he asked me to write a review, which I did. I have since asked Angie's List to take it down. In July, he became very unreliable. I have a small yard and I think he ended up with enough new business, that he decided he really didn't need my business anymore. He would promise to show up on a certain day and didn't. I had to keep e-mailing him to see when he would be cutting my lawn. The last e-mail I sent him, he responded that he was behind because of all the rain we had. (He promised to show up on a certain day and never showed up or e-mailed me back) He was already barely cutting my lawn every two weeks and with the heavy rain, my lawn was really long. I never heard from him again. I paid the two invoices he sent me as requested and on time. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and he left me in a bind when I had to pay double just to get my lawn length back to normal. I think he was very unprofessional in how he handled himself. I think he should have made it right and cut my lawn, even if said he wouldn't do it after that. I will never recommend him to anyone."

Louanne C on May 2023

With over 10 years experience RKM Landscaping & Construction LLC is a owner /operated, licensed / insured, residential / commercial landscaping & construction company. Located in Windsor locks and servicing the Greater Hartford Area. Our focus is professionalism and building long lasting relationships with our customers. We provide services in several areas but specialize in sewer, water, drainage repair and installation, excavation and grade correction, and land clearing. Robert Moticka has gained a reputation for professionalism, timeliness and attention to detail! We look forward to helping you on your next project.

"I think this contractor signed up on Angie's List in April, 2018. I received a quote from him in May and he started mowing my lawn shortly thereafter. He wasn't the cheapest but he was responsive and for the first month and a half, he showed up every week. After he mowed my lawn a few times, he asked me to write a review, which I did. I have since asked Angie's List to take it down. In July, he became very unreliable. I have a small yard and I think he ended up with enough new business, that he decided he really didn't need my business anymore. He would promise to show up on a certain day and didn't. I had to keep e-mailing him to see when he would be cutting my lawn. The last e-mail I sent him, he responded that he was behind because of all the rain we had. (He promised to show up on a certain day and never showed up or e-mailed me back) He was already barely cutting my lawn every two weeks and with the heavy rain, my lawn was really long. I never heard from him again. I paid the two invoices he sent me as requested and on time. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and he left me in a bind when I had to pay double just to get my lawn length back to normal. I think he was very unprofessional in how he handled himself. I think he should have made it right and cut my lawn, even if said he wouldn't do it after that. I will never recommend him to anyone."

Louanne C on May 2023

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FAQs for excavation projects in Poquonock, CT

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

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.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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