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Avatar for Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC

Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC

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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC

4.81(
279
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

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

"The work performed by Nixon Vazquez and his crew was excellent in detail and the amount of time spent on the project. Strong recommendation for a 5-star rating. A satisfied customer."

Don B on November 2025

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

"The work performed by Nixon Vazquez and his crew was excellent in detail and the amount of time spent on the project. Strong recommendation for a 5-star rating. A satisfied customer."

Don B on November 2025


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Versatile Excavating Service, LLC

4.93(
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Versatile Excavating Service, LLC

4.93(
23
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

Versatile Excavating Service LLC is a well established excavation company serving Litchfield County and surrounding towns since 2000. I have over 20 years experience in the construction industry and pride myself in providing customers with honest and reliable service at a fair price. My proposals are detailed and easy to understand so that before the work starts you will be comfortable with your choice to hire Versatile Excavating service. As the owner, operator and manager of the company I am able to provide the attention to detail and maintain a consistent line of communication with the customer as the work progresses. When the work is complete and the site is clean you will have the piece of mind knowing that you received a top quality service in return for the investment on your property. David Robert, Owner / Operator Versatile Excavating Service LLC

"David's work on the driveway was impeccable. He was deliberate, thorough and detailed in every step of the job. I found him to be articulate, trustworthy and intelligent. I can recommend him without equivocation. John J."

john J on April 2025

Versatile Excavating Service LLC is a well established excavation company serving Litchfield County and surrounding towns since 2000. I have over 20 years experience in the construction industry and pride myself in providing customers with honest and reliable service at a fair price. My proposals are detailed and easy to understand so that before the work starts you will be comfortable with your choice to hire Versatile Excavating service. As the owner, operator and manager of the company I am able to provide the attention to detail and maintain a consistent line of communication with the customer as the work progresses. When the work is complete and the site is clean you will have the piece of mind knowing that you received a top quality service in return for the investment on your property. David Robert, Owner / Operator Versatile Excavating Service LLC

"David's work on the driveway was impeccable. He was deliberate, thorough and detailed in every step of the job. I found him to be articulate, trustworthy and intelligent. I can recommend him without equivocation. John J."

john J on April 2025


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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC

4.61(
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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC

4.61(
117
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Customers say: True professional
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

C2G Environmental has 20 years of experience removing, abandoning and installing underground and above ground storage tanks (heating oil tanks), as well as, remediating contaminated soils from leaking tanks. By choosing C2G Environmental, you can be assured that your environmental project will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We specialize in residential & commercial underground oil tanks and services. We are fully licensed and insured to perform all aspects of underground oil tanks removal, abandonment's and installations in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, plus soil and groundwater remediation.

"Excellent service. Crew arrived on time, performed the work in the estimated time, and did a really good job. They were very neat and left the area clean. I highly recommend C2G."

Roy C on October 2025

C2G Environmental has 20 years of experience removing, abandoning and installing underground and above ground storage tanks (heating oil tanks), as well as, remediating contaminated soils from leaking tanks. By choosing C2G Environmental, you can be assured that your environmental project will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We specialize in residential & commercial underground oil tanks and services. We are fully licensed and insured to perform all aspects of underground oil tanks removal, abandonment's and installations in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, plus soil and groundwater remediation.

"Excellent service. Crew arrived on time, performed the work in the estimated time, and did a really good job. They were very neat and left the area clean. I highly recommend C2G."

Roy C on October 2025


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Elite Ground Solutions, LLC

5.00(
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Elite Ground Solutions, LLC

5.00(
8
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Elite Ground Solutions 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.

"I'm very satisfied with this company's work; they're very professional and know what they're doing. I recommend them 100%."

Diego G on November 2025

Elite Ground Solutions 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.

"I'm very satisfied with this company's work; they're very professional and know what they're doing. I recommend them 100%."

Diego G on November 2025


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B&F Tree Removal Experts, LLC

5.00(
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B&F Tree Removal Experts, LLC

5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Here at BF Tree Removal Experts we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today!

"They did a very professional job. Everything was done in a matter of a few hours and they cleaned the whole area."

Mark Y on May 2024

Here at BF Tree Removal Experts we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today!

"They did a very professional job. Everything was done in a matter of a few hours and they cleaned the whole area."

Mark Y on May 2024


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Solid Ground Solutions LLC

5.00(
7
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Solid Ground Solutions LLC

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"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.)"

Roger D on October 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"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.)"

Roger D on October 2025


"(Fuel Tank Removal)"

Carlos C on January 2025

With over 30 years of experience, we provide our customers with the best value for their Fuel Oil Dollar and excellent oil tank removal as required.

"(Fuel Tank Removal)"

Carlos C on January 2025


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Phil's Landscaping, LLC

5.00(
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Phil's Landscaping, LLC

5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Phil�s Landscaping, LLC offers superior landscaping, excavation, and septic services to Oxford, CT and the Tribury area. In business since 1995, our professionals handle residential landscaping and commercial landscaping at an affordable price. As a member of the Connecticut Groundkeeper Association, we are your complete property maintenance specialists.

"GREAT JOB. FAST AND PROFESSIONAL!!"

Jesse R on May 2025

Phil�s Landscaping, LLC offers superior landscaping, excavation, and septic services to Oxford, CT and the Tribury area. In business since 1995, our professionals handle residential landscaping and commercial landscaping at an affordable price. As a member of the Connecticut Groundkeeper Association, we are your complete property maintenance specialists.

"GREAT JOB. FAST AND PROFESSIONAL!!"

Jesse R on May 2025


P L P Masonry, LLC

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P L P Masonry, LLC

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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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

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


Avatar for A Kreta & Son Tree & Stump Removal

A Kreta & Son Tree & Stump Removal

5.00(
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A Kreta & Son Tree & Stump Removal

5.00(
35
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated tree company located in Stratford, CT and serve all of Fairfield County. With over 30 years of experience our crew is highly skilled in the field of tree removal and are comfortable doing any job placed in front of us.With a certified arborist on staff we are able to offer cabling/bracing and trimming services. We also specialize in the most advanced removals and have all the equipment to do the job safe and efficiently. But our biggest focus is making you the customers happy with the end result of the job, and we strive to do so.

"Excellent job. Very good communications. We had to reschedule the date due to rain. Not a problem. A. Kreta arrived on time. Very professional crew. Very clean and careful. I would not hesitate to recommend and hire again. Thanks Andrew and crew!"

Bill P on May 2021

We are a family owned and operated tree company located in Stratford, CT and serve all of Fairfield County. With over 30 years of experience our crew is highly skilled in the field of tree removal and are comfortable doing any job placed in front of us.With a certified arborist on staff we are able to offer cabling/bracing and trimming services. We also specialize in the most advanced removals and have all the equipment to do the job safe and efficiently. But our biggest focus is making you the customers happy with the end result of the job, and we strive to do so.

"Excellent job. Very good communications. We had to reschedule the date due to rain. Not a problem. A. Kreta arrived on time. Very professional crew. Very clean and careful. I would not hesitate to recommend and hire again. Thanks Andrew and crew!"

Bill P on May 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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.

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