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Eastern Woodland Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Scotland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeremy and his team did a wonderful job. They installed fence panels, a privacy panel, bamboo outdoor curtains and some artificial ivy for me. They were fast, professional, left my yard immaculately clean and even hauled away the trash so my bins wouldn’t overflow. I already have several more projects planned with them! I would highly recommend Jeremy and his team at Eastern Woodland Solutions and I look forward to working with them again in the future."
 MUSUEM TRAIL RESTORATION
 MUSUEM TRAIL RESTORATION
 MUSUEM TRAIL RESTORATION
Stone stairs
Stone wall

+5

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shoreline Property Works
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Scotland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Welcome to Shoreline Property Works and Smart Living—your trusted partner for home repairs, upgrades, and smart home solutions. From everyday maintenance and expert handyman services to thoughtful improvements, custom installations, and seamless home automation. We keep your home connected, looking its best, and operating at its highest level.

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DALTT Land Clearing
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Scotland, CT and surrounding areas

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

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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).

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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