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Excavation Services
4.6(
34
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Serving Redding, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Excavation Services to remove a 550 gal oil tank. I'm glad I did. Bill Came with his equipment and removed the tank. I was extremely impressed with his knowledge and expertise about this project. He knew what he was doing, no question about it. The tank was removed and hauled away. I'm very satisfied with Bill's work. In addition to his work experience, Bill is very professional with the administrative side of his projects. I had the tank removed on 9/23/16 and received the lab results of the soil sample 10/6, thirteen days later. Very good service, very satisfying working with professionalism."
5 Mile River
Asphalt Driveways
Pool and Landscape
5 Mile River
Septic System

+26

Response time11 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Redding, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Our project was somewhat of a last minute repair from a kitchen demolition. Mr Vazquez responded quickly and kept in touch throughout the process. He and his crew were prompt and courteous. I would contract his services again."
Response time3 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Estate Lawns & Gardens
4.1(
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Serving Redding, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"Weiss Landscapes did a fantastic job! They had to replace rotted posts and quite a few rails on my fence. They did a wonderful job and it looks like new. Communication and customer service was A . The work was done on time and with great care. I highly recommend them!"
Lawn Mowing
Lawn Mowing
Lawn Mowing
Front Entry Before and After
Garden Work

+17

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC
4.1(
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Serving Redding, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony and his crew did an excellent job they removed the old oil tank and replaced it with a new tank. They also removed all the old lines and replaced them and cleaned up all the debris."
Residental Oil Tank Removal
Locate buried tanks
Aboveground Oil Tank Installation
Response time1 day
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Solid Ground Solutions LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Redding, 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 time7 hrs
Response rate96%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sunshine Environmental Services, Inc.
4.8(
7
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Serving Redding, 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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Eight Lanes Lawn Service
4.3(
25
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Serving Redding, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A had a great experience with Eight Lanes Lawn Service. My yard needed a lot of cleanup, and they came out the same day I called for a quote. The quote they gave was much lower than any other I had gotten, and they were even able to come out the very next day to do the work. The crew was meticulous and did an amazing job. Great value for and excellent customer service, I will definitely be reaching out again in the future. I would highly recommend them!"
Response time12 hrs
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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.

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).

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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