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DALTT Land Clearing
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He contacted me quickly when I submitted my request at Angi. He asked me to send a picture of the stump I needed removed. He quoted me through ANGI at a price LESS than what it would cost to rent a stump grinder. He was done in 20 minutes and the area looked exactly how he found it minus the stump. He was timely, kept in contact throughout the day until he arrive and did an amazing, efficient job."
UGLY STUMPS
RECLAIMED YARD
STUMP/ BRUSH REMOVAL
STUMP REMOVAL
FORESTRY MULCHING

+28

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roberts Construction LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dj and the team at Roberts construction did a fantastic job building a detached garage at my house from start to finish. His team handled everything from designing and drafting the prints, pulling permits, excavation, and building. If you?re looking for a reliable contractor at a great fair price, Robert?s construction can handle the job."
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 yoga studio
 yoga studio
 yoga studio

+5

Sunshine Environmental Services, Inc.
4.8(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Putnam, 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
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A.Y.N., LLC
4.6(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would firmly recommend AYN to any projects. I'm pleased with the way that they treated me and not talk down to me with my project 4/19/10**Update, The project is complete & I'm pleased with my decision to go with A.Y.N. In fact, I would like him with the cracked asphalt portion of the driveway-wiating for a proposal."
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 side view deck
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 Shoemaker Pools

+10

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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