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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Watertown - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Husky Masonry And Paving
Husky Masonry And Paving
4.9(
17
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Watertown, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"John responded and visited quickly. His crew completed the project over the course of a few days. It looks quite good and has already successfully withstood a heavy rainstorm. It clocked in at more $$ than I was expecting, but I'm 74 and don't really know what things are supposed to cost anymore! I'm sure it will outlast me."
Patios Project
Driveways - Asphalt Project
Patios Project
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+17

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for Solid Ground Solutions LLC
Solid Ground Solutions LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Watertown, 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%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for American Junk Removal LLC
American Junk Removal LLC
4.9(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Watertown, 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

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for Solid Ground Solutions LLC
Solid Ground Solutions LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Watertown, 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.

1 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 Watertown, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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.

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