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Avatar for Stump Chompers
Stump Chompers
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Customers say: Quality work

"Don is great! Gave me a great price on the removal of 2 stumps. One was done right away with topsoil added and smoothed out . The other is pending further discussion of other site work on the property. He communicated with me every step of the way. Very happy with his work, so much so, that I am having him give me estimates of a few other projects. Glad to have found such a reasonable and responsible young man to help me with my creative landscaping issues!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KNL CONSTRUCTOR LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

*****Call Today for an Estimate @ 475-279-4864***** With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

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24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Solid Ground Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick was always very responsive and available whenever we needed him. He showed up on time, tackled every challenge with persistence, and maintained a positive attitude throughout the job. His reliability and dedication really stood out. Highly recommend!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Solid Ground Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Solid Ground Solutions LLC is a BBB Accredited business with an A+ rating, proudly serving residential and commercial customers with professional excavation, grading, and land clearing services. Backed by nearly 20 years of industry experience, we are committed to delivering quality workmanship, long-lasting results, and dependable service on every project.\n\nWe take pride in our honest communication, fair pricing, and local, customer-first approach. Whether you're preparing a site for new construction, improving drainage, or clearing land for development, you can count on our team to get the job done right.\n\nCall Nick at (203) 437-0237 today for a complimentary estimate and experience the Solid Ground Solutions difference.

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General Masonry
4.4(
64
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andi and his crew transformed my motherâ s front walk in about three days time. What a beautiful job going from sunken bricks to beautiful grey pavers with contrasting border. The crew was on time every day, Andi reviewed the measurements and contract And work completed without any problems. Actually had Andi measure for project for 2021, because we were so happy with the results!!"
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Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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