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Avatar for American Junk Removal LLC
American Junk Removal LLC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Simsbury, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and his crew were amazing. They cleaned out the junk filled basement of the old house we just moved into. Prompt, friendly, professional setvice and a great value for the money. We also hired them again, to remove brush and overgrown shrubbery from the property a week later. Highly reccomend."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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SVL, LLC
3.5(
47
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Simsbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael and his team (Mikey, Travis and Tony) were prompt, professional, knowledgeable and were able to adjust the project as it went along and recommended changes that were better for aesthetics. Friendly and truly cares about doing top quality work. Would recommend to anyone!"
Stair walkway
Stair walkway
Walkway
Front walkway & stairs
Front walkway

+57

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Advanced Basement Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Simsbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.\nIn order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer \nin a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Knell walls
Knee Walls
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+1

266 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Northwest Dirtworks, LLC
Northwest Dirtworks, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Simsbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Northwest Dirtworks LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\nWe specialize in traditional excavation work (grading, foundation dig outs, large scale excavation projects) but also focus on drainage work (water mitigation & piping), land clearing (yard expansions, clear cutting for building/lot preparation) as well as brush cleaning and forestry mulching. We are highly focused on our clients needs and can network/collaborate to make ANY project a reality.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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