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Avatar for Ron's Masonry
Ron's Masonry
5.0(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Rons Masonry for a fence repair job and his customer service- specifically his knowledge and ability to explain his trade and recommendations in an an forthright and professional manner- were unparalleled. We now hire him for anything his company can take on and will recommend his company to everyone we know."
Walkway
Steps
Footing
Walk
Walk

+36

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leonard's Masonry Service, LLC
5.0(
36
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work repairing my stone wall at a very affordable price. They were able to complete my project and add drainage in a days work, very responsive and professional"
Paver patio
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AA Outdoor Services, LLC
3.9(
33
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Vincent done an awesome job on re leveling my concrete sill wall in my garage. On budget on time and very professional. Would recommend him and his services for anyone."
Driveway in New Haven (West Haven)
Rear entrance and parking area (West Haven)
Rear entrance and parking area (West Haven)
Step repair (West Haven)
Step repair (West Haven)

+61

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Belinquete
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David and his crew were on time , professional, and affordable. The work was beautiful and they cleaned up beyond my expectations. I would definitely hire them again!"
Response time1 day
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Elite Development Creations
3.6(
36
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor was referred to us by friends and he did not disappoint. He was not the least expensive option to us but his track record speaks for itself. The planting?s and masonry his crew installed were beyond what we could have imagined. Loving my yard. Don?t hesitate to hire this company. Leo S"
Stone patio
Stone patio
Patio and turf
Excavation
Excavation

+27

132 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Leo Masonry
4.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I think they were very good and cared about the service. I interviewed 10 companies and bids, and I selected them."
pool house
concrete
stone wall & stairs
pool
pool

+3

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Eden Farms LLC.
4.7(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THE INPUT AS WELL AS THE PLANTING OF OUR SHRUBS AND PLANTS. THE OPEN DIALOG THAT THE LANDSCAPER HAD WITH US WAS VERY HELPFUL."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything 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.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

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