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Sunshine Environmental Services, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Quinebaug, CT and surrounding areas

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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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C&S Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Quinebaug, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"Job went extremely well cleared and widened my driveway and put down new gravel and leveled after. The guys were super friendly and professional I would definately hire them again."
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
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Dan Mackin, Jr., Construction
4.7(
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Serving Quinebaug, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan was a great guy to work with. Very responsive, no time wasted. Gave us a fair quote and completed the job on time. I feel comfortable passing his name along for demo or tree removal, two thumbs up, thanks for everything Dan. Chris & Julie"
 Rock breaking
foundation
septic install
mill machine foundation
 Beach pond retaining wal

+38

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North American Building Inc
4.3(
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Serving Quinebaug, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Glen and his crew performed a myriad of projects on an investment property of mine in Pomfret.   Their initial work was to install two gable dormers and a balcony, but I liked their work so much I had them tile a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, frame and sheetrock walls, install siding, paint, and they are still on the job helping me get done ahead of my original deadline.     I plan to work with him on several other renovation projects in the future...
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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DALTT Land Clearing
5.0(
6
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Serving Quinebaug, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired DALTT Land Clearing to remove my above ground pool, pool deck, and other old junk and debris from my yard. The owner, Don, was professional, punctual, and very informative throughout the entire process. The job was done in a day and I am very pleased with the outcome. Very reasonable price was an added bonus. I would highly recommend hiring DALTT Land Clearing if you have a similar job to be done or other excavating needs."
pool and deck demolition
deck and pool demo
deck/pool demo
430' gravel driveway
430' gravel driveway

+9

Response time1 day
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Shoreline INC
4.5(
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Serving Quinebaug, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Norbert and Adam are wonderful to work with. At a time when it’s difficult to find contractors who do what they say they’ll do, Norbert stands out… he and his crew are a joy rather than the typical headache! And their work—it’s just beautiful. Referred to us by a trusted friend (who also has a review here), we saw the quality of his work and hired them for a shed foundation with paver trim. We were so happy we hired him again to redesign our house’s front entry stairs, and stamp our front walkway, driveway lamp posts, and house foundation. It came out better than we could have hoped and enhanced the curb appeal of our house tremendously. Next, we wanted to raise a stone wall to help hide a home generator we had installed. This is where Norbert really excelled. He knew that we needed to reinforce the wall to support the generator… and he was right! They built a new one out of concrete, with french drains, to both support and hide it. As soon as we finished that, we planned our next project… a new stamped concrete driveway to replace our old asphalt one. They just finished it last week and it’s a WOW! We’re already talking about what our next project will be, so my advice—hurry up and hire him before my husband and I do again!! ;)"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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. 

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