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Avatar for Versatile Excavating Service, LLC
Versatile Excavating Service, LLC
4.9(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Thomaston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Versatile Excavating recently repaired my long gravel driveway and did an excellent job. Dave Roberts explained what he would do and told me how much it would cost. Then he came when he said he would and was very cooperative with other contractors on the site. We agreed on the boundary lines for the driveway, he marked them and then followed them exactly!! Then he billed my for less than his estimate because it "didn't require as much materials" which I never would have known. I highly recommend Versatile Excavating Service which we found on Home Advisor."
 Trucking
 Land Clearing
 Sidewalks
 Septic Systems
 Brick Pavers

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Precision Landscaping and Excavating
Precision Landscaping and Excavating
4.2(
33
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Thomaston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"First of all Rob was incredibly responsive. Came out promptly when first contacted and I had a quote the next day. Started job the day promised and he and Tasha did a great job transforming my ugly bank into a beautiful retaining wall with steps and paved walk. Also redid my gravel driveway. There were multiple areas where I felt he went above and beyond the work quoted. Would definitely recommend and use again. A pleasure to work with"
 Landscaping Projects
New Walkways
 New Retaining Wall
 Before and After Wall
 Before

+52

Response time7 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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 Thomaston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+6

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Solid Ground Solutions LLC
Solid Ground Solutions LLC
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Thomaston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quick to respond to inquiries about the nature of the work needed. Friendly and communicative, fairly priced, work was done quickly and well. We were grateful to have found this company and worked with them. (Work type = underground electrical conduit and excavation.)"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for RC Lawn Care
RC Lawn Care
4.7(
33
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Thomaston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I could not be happier with our new patio. Rocco is professional, a great communicator and does great work. He was very honest with us about our timeline. He is now lined up to do work for two of our neighbors. I highly recommend him!"
Removal of Old Wall
Prep for New Lawn
Prep for Retaining Wall
New Lawn
Finished Retaining Wall

+96

Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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