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Leonard's Masonry Service, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sherman, 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%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Solid Ground Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sherman, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick was great to work with from project scoping. through project modifications through project completion. Treated the job as if he was working on his own yard. Very professional, prompt and efficient. Highly recommend."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MRO Landscaping
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Serving Sherman, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Marcos and his team are highly competent, competitively priced, and seemingly with no limit to what they can do. They just replaced my deck with trex and it’s amazing. Additionally, they installed a 125 foot retaining wall, almost 6 foot high at peak, stone steps, and more. Good people and solid work! Highly recommend MRO"
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B&F Tree Removal Experts, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sherman, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I would recommend B&F Tree Removal. The crew were courteous and skilled at their job. They were also helpful and picked up some fallen tree branches that Were not included in my deal with B&F. My communications with Fredy at B&F were easy and Fredy was responsive and helpful."
Tree removal
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Belinquete
5.0(
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Serving Sherman, 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
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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AA Outdoor Services, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Sherman, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Vinny is a very friendly and professional guy who we really enjoyed working with. The quality of his work is excellent- we used him for our sidewalk and refurbishing the rod iron railings. Overall positive experience with him and the final project turned out great! We would definitely recommend him and will be using his services again in future projects."
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Sherman, CT

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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