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Bond-Tite Tank Service
Bond-Tite Tank Service
CT Residents! $100 off Labor for an Aboveground Oil Tank Replacement through 12/31/2025. We have over 60 years of experience in replacing or removing aboveground residential oil storage tanks in MA, southern NH, northern and eastern CT, and RI. We're here to help you navigate this process and will provide superior customer service in the process. Our vehicles are fully stocked, and each has specialized equipment which enables us to replace most oil tanks in under 3 hours. We're here to be of service to you by 1) providing multiple options for your tank replacement, 2) providing fast and efficient inspections, and 3) providing your written estimate within 24hrs of the inspection. Ask about seasonal promotions/ discounts available when you call or message us!
"Very helpful, quick, and responded quickly. They did a great job. Rachel on the phone was very kind, helpful and understanding as well."
Bette G on May 2025
CT Residents! $100 off Labor for an Aboveground Oil Tank Replacement through 12/31/2025. We have over 60 years of experience in replacing or removing aboveground residential oil storage tanks in MA, southern NH, northern and eastern CT, and RI. We're here to help you navigate this process and will provide superior customer service in the process. Our vehicles are fully stocked, and each has specialized equipment which enables us to replace most oil tanks in under 3 hours. We're here to be of service to you by 1) providing multiple options for your tank replacement, 2) providing fast and efficient inspections, and 3) providing your written estimate within 24hrs of the inspection. Ask about seasonal promotions/ discounts available when you call or message us!
"Very helpful, quick, and responded quickly. They did a great job. Rachel on the phone was very kind, helpful and understanding as well."
Bette G on May 2025

DALTT Land Clearing
DALTT Land Clearing
Honest and clean work with reliable service. Give us a call for all your land clearing needs. Specializing in use of large heavy equipment operation to clear your vacant lot or clean up debris after a timber harvest logging project. Gravel driveway install and repair. Removal of pools and small structure demolition. Fully licensed and insured.
"Came to quote as promised. Very competitive quote. Great communication. Came day of job right on time. Did a great job. Cleaned up when finished. I would highly recommend his services. Also very friendly."
Phil O on July 2025
Honest and clean work with reliable service. Give us a call for all your land clearing needs. Specializing in use of large heavy equipment operation to clear your vacant lot or clean up debris after a timber harvest logging project. Gravel driveway install and repair. Removal of pools and small structure demolition. Fully licensed and insured.
"Came to quote as promised. Very competitive quote. Great communication. Came day of job right on time. Did a great job. Cleaned up when finished. I would highly recommend his services. Also very friendly."
Phil O on July 2025
Sunshine Environmental Services, Inc.
Sunshine Environmental Services, Inc.
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

Townline Property Service
Townline Property Service
Townline Property Service is your trusted partner for comprehensive outdoor solutions, specializing in excavation and grading, tree work, driveway installation, land clearing, and hardscaping. With a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we transform raw land into ready-to-use spaces and enhance curb appeal with precision craftsmanship. Whether you're preparing for new construction, improving your landscape, or adding durable hardscape features, our experienced team delivers reliable results tailored to your property's unique needs.
"Very professional services rendered with absolutely no hassle. "
nick k on June 2025
Townline Property Service is your trusted partner for comprehensive outdoor solutions, specializing in excavation and grading, tree work, driveway installation, land clearing, and hardscaping. With a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we transform raw land into ready-to-use spaces and enhance curb appeal with precision craftsmanship. Whether you're preparing for new construction, improving your landscape, or adding durable hardscape features, our experienced team delivers reliable results tailored to your property's unique needs.
"Very professional services rendered with absolutely no hassle. "
nick k on June 2025

Wintergreen Construction LLC
Wintergreen Construction LLC
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Chris was on time and very professional. Built a metal gazebo and table and chairs for our pool area. They came out great. One day got the job done would definitely call him again."
Steven P on May 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Chris was on time and very professional. Built a metal gazebo and table and chairs for our pool area. They came out great. One day got the job done would definitely call him again."
Steven P on May 2025

Solo Industries LLC
Solo Industries LLC
Solo Industries LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Very professional and responsive. "
will v on June 2025
Solo Industries LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Very professional and responsive. "
will v on June 2025

Northeast Hardscape & Masonry
Northeast Hardscape & Masonry
Northeast Hardscapes and Masonry is a one stop shop for all your masonry and hardscape needs. Justin pays meticulous attention to detail and offers quality, dependable, workmanship. He takes pride in every brick, paver and stone he lays. His focus is bringing your visions to life with quality work and exceptional craftsmanship. We offer free estimates and guarantee all our work.
"run for your life. This guy is completely unprofessional. He pitched it towards my house and now I have major water problems. He forgot to put stairs in. He refuses to fix anything and told me he is done doing business with me. He left the job completely unfinished. do not hire this company, I don’t know how this guy is still in business"
Lisa B on June 2024
Northeast Hardscapes and Masonry is a one stop shop for all your masonry and hardscape needs. Justin pays meticulous attention to detail and offers quality, dependable, workmanship. He takes pride in every brick, paver and stone he lays. His focus is bringing your visions to life with quality work and exceptional craftsmanship. We offer free estimates and guarantee all our work.
"run for your life. This guy is completely unprofessional. He pitched it towards my house and now I have major water problems. He forgot to put stairs in. He refuses to fix anything and told me he is done doing business with me. He left the job completely unfinished. do not hire this company, I don’t know how this guy is still in business"
Lisa B on June 2024

Eric Sabo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Eric Sabo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
We have been a Plumbing, Heating & Cooling company for the past 10 years. Our goal is to provide each customer with thew knowledge to understand why and what we do to take care of their problem. We want all of our customers to be raving fans! Give us a call so we prove to you that customer service is still alive and well.
"Eric replaced my old leaking oil furnace (for hot water and heating) with a electric hybird water heater (hot water) + high efficiency oil furnace (for home heating). Eric and his company did a great job on installing the two system in my house. Very professional and fair price for the work they did. I'm very pleased and will be looking to get them to install a ductless hvac system in the near future."
Guo X on July 2022
We have been a Plumbing, Heating & Cooling company for the past 10 years. Our goal is to provide each customer with thew knowledge to understand why and what we do to take care of their problem. We want all of our customers to be raving fans! Give us a call so we prove to you that customer service is still alive and well.
"Eric replaced my old leaking oil furnace (for hot water and heating) with a electric hybird water heater (hot water) + high efficiency oil furnace (for home heating). Eric and his company did a great job on installing the two system in my house. Very professional and fair price for the work they did. I'm very pleased and will be looking to get them to install a ductless hvac system in the near future."
Guo X on July 2022

Ned Stevens Gutter Installation
Ned Stevens Gutter Installation
When you choose Ned Stevens for your gutter cleaning, gutter repair, gutter installation, and other services, you can count on exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Our labor staff are all our own employees, and we train them in our state-of-the-art training facility focusing on quality work. Our work is 100% Guaranteed. Your satisfaction is our goal. We want to make your gutter cleaning experience effortless. You never need to be home! We are fully insured and guarantee all of our work. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"They did not show up on the day of the appointment. They also did not call to reschedule or let me know that they were not going to show up to do the work. Then i come home a few days later and see they left a door knocker on my door saying they did the work. I would rather have been there when they were doing the work so that I could have known for sure that they completed it. lack of communication was not appreciated in this situation."
Barbara S on November 2020
When you choose Ned Stevens for your gutter cleaning, gutter repair, gutter installation, and other services, you can count on exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Our labor staff are all our own employees, and we train them in our state-of-the-art training facility focusing on quality work. Our work is 100% Guaranteed. Your satisfaction is our goal. We want to make your gutter cleaning experience effortless. You never need to be home! We are fully insured and guarantee all of our work. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"They did not show up on the day of the appointment. They also did not call to reschedule or let me know that they were not going to show up to do the work. Then i come home a few days later and see they left a door knocker on my door saying they did the work. I would rather have been there when they were doing the work so that I could have known for sure that they completed it. lack of communication was not appreciated in this situation."
Barbara S on November 2020

Better Built Basements LLC
Better Built Basements LLC
Additional e-mail - [email protected]. Award winning. The Mission of Better Built Basements, LLC is to have Connecticut homeowners select us as their remodeling contractor by providing innovative and affordable basement solutions. We strive to build trust and confidence with our customers with precise quotes, honest and consistent communication, professional appearance and demeanor, and accurate time lines for every project.
"Unfortunately I give BBB a 1 star rating. The project began October of 2021 with demolition, upon completion of each phase I sent an email to Better Built Basement management thanking them for their work effort and identifying items that either required further explanation and/or resolution. As the project went on, I became increasingly frustrated with their lack of communication, lack of accountability, lack of caring, and lack of skill. The straw that broke my back was when Jim (an owner) called me a f’ing c’sucker. Randy, (an owner) sent me the following email: No one has time to read your 3-page condensing e-mails. You have done nothing but complaint. It's obnoxious and draining to everyone you come in contact with. There isn't one person who cant wait to have you out of our lives. I terminated Better Built Basements on June 7th, 2022, here are some of the details of my experience: - The demo crew was excellent in and out in a day and did a great job cleaning up - The electricians were very consultative in their approach to the project, providing input on lighting and outlet placements. - Framing was mediocre. Despite using laser equipment, one wall was wavy and the ceiling grid has a large gap. Pictures attached. - New steel stud framing and pre-hung doors should be dead on straight as an arrow instead, two of the doors has an aesthetically noticeable skew. - The replacement to an existing door resulted in using the wrong hinge set for the existing mortices, inclusive of color – all the other hardware is brass they used chrome. Picture attached. - 3 of the four doors were either chipped or cracked. BBB was notified before the ‘final’ paint job, but they failed to address the issue. - I returned home the day they applied joint compound to find glops of joint compound on the floor, which I tracked around my house, and glops on wood work on a floor where no work was occurring. Pictures attached - Following the flooring installation, they left garbage in my basement for 2.5 weeks, then did not take it when they came back – in frustration I disposed of it myself. - Many of joints on the ¼ round trim molding were caulked excessively to cover up sloppy miters. - Cracked switchhplate was not replaced. Picture attached. - Sub-contractors have sub-contractors, who seem to be able to sub contract – direct employees of BBB other than the demo and electrical were rare. BBB demands using a lock box, Many people have the combination, providing little sense of security over access to the home. Overall, BBB does a bad job communicating, managing expectations and fails to deliver on their stated objectives at best they are contractors not craftsman."
Lou Z on September 2022
Additional e-mail - [email protected]. Award winning. The Mission of Better Built Basements, LLC is to have Connecticut homeowners select us as their remodeling contractor by providing innovative and affordable basement solutions. We strive to build trust and confidence with our customers with precise quotes, honest and consistent communication, professional appearance and demeanor, and accurate time lines for every project.
"Unfortunately I give BBB a 1 star rating. The project began October of 2021 with demolition, upon completion of each phase I sent an email to Better Built Basement management thanking them for their work effort and identifying items that either required further explanation and/or resolution. As the project went on, I became increasingly frustrated with their lack of communication, lack of accountability, lack of caring, and lack of skill. The straw that broke my back was when Jim (an owner) called me a f’ing c’sucker. Randy, (an owner) sent me the following email: No one has time to read your 3-page condensing e-mails. You have done nothing but complaint. It's obnoxious and draining to everyone you come in contact with. There isn't one person who cant wait to have you out of our lives. I terminated Better Built Basements on June 7th, 2022, here are some of the details of my experience: - The demo crew was excellent in and out in a day and did a great job cleaning up - The electricians were very consultative in their approach to the project, providing input on lighting and outlet placements. - Framing was mediocre. Despite using laser equipment, one wall was wavy and the ceiling grid has a large gap. Pictures attached. - New steel stud framing and pre-hung doors should be dead on straight as an arrow instead, two of the doors has an aesthetically noticeable skew. - The replacement to an existing door resulted in using the wrong hinge set for the existing mortices, inclusive of color – all the other hardware is brass they used chrome. Picture attached. - 3 of the four doors were either chipped or cracked. BBB was notified before the ‘final’ paint job, but they failed to address the issue. - I returned home the day they applied joint compound to find glops of joint compound on the floor, which I tracked around my house, and glops on wood work on a floor where no work was occurring. Pictures attached - Following the flooring installation, they left garbage in my basement for 2.5 weeks, then did not take it when they came back – in frustration I disposed of it myself. - Many of joints on the ¼ round trim molding were caulked excessively to cover up sloppy miters. - Cracked switchhplate was not replaced. Picture attached. - Sub-contractors have sub-contractors, who seem to be able to sub contract – direct employees of BBB other than the demo and electrical were rare. BBB demands using a lock box, Many people have the combination, providing little sense of security over access to the home. Overall, BBB does a bad job communicating, managing expectations and fails to deliver on their stated objectives at best they are contractors not craftsman."
Lou Z on September 2022
FAQs for excavation projects in Preston, 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.
The Preston, CT homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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