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Santilli Fuel, LLC

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Santilli Fuel, LLC

4.97(
134
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

We are a new business serving the Shelton area. Here at Santilli Fuel, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Discount prices on home heating oil.

"Very efficient and excellent work."

Maureen B on May 2025

We are a new business serving the Shelton area. Here at Santilli Fuel, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Discount prices on home heating oil.

"Very efficient and excellent work."

Maureen B on May 2025


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Stump Chompers

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Stump Chompers

4.90(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Stump Chompers is a family/owner run and operated company. We are on time and on budget. 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Commercial and residential projects welcome. Call today for a free estimate. "Let Stump Chompers show you what quality service is available to help you improve the appearance of your home and make home maintenance chores like mowing so much easier!"

"Don is great! Gave me a great price on the removal of 2 stumps. One was done right away with topsoil added and smoothed out . The other is pending further discussion of other site work on the property. He communicated with me every step of the way. Very happy with his work, so much so, that I am having him give me estimates of a few other projects. Glad to have found such a reasonable and responsible young man to help me with my creative landscaping issues!"

Loretta A on January 2019

Stump Chompers is a family/owner run and operated company. We are on time and on budget. 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Commercial and residential projects welcome. Call today for a free estimate. "Let Stump Chompers show you what quality service is available to help you improve the appearance of your home and make home maintenance chores like mowing so much easier!"

"Don is great! Gave me a great price on the removal of 2 stumps. One was done right away with topsoil added and smoothed out . The other is pending further discussion of other site work on the property. He communicated with me every step of the way. Very happy with his work, so much so, that I am having him give me estimates of a few other projects. Glad to have found such a reasonable and responsible young man to help me with my creative landscaping issues!"

Loretta A on January 2019


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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC

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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC

4.61(
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Customers say: True professional
22 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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Solid Ground Solutions LLC

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Solid Ground Solutions LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


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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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AA Outdoor Services, LLC

4.77(
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AA Outdoor Services, LLC

4.77(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in asphalt and concrete installation for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 25 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Vincent done an awesome job on re leveling my concrete sill wall in my garage. On budget on time and very professional. Would recommend him and his services for anyone."

John C on March 2021

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in asphalt and concrete installation for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 25 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Vincent done an awesome job on re leveling my concrete sill wall in my garage. On budget on time and very professional. Would recommend him and his services for anyone."

John C on March 2021


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Hazelwood Excavating, Inc.

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Hazelwood Excavating, Inc.

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76 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hazelwood Excavating, Inc., is a family owned company based out of Wallingford, CT. The company was founded in 1950 and has been passed down through generation after generation. We take extreme pride in the 3 P's fundamental to any good business which are Punctuality, Professionalism, and Precision.

Hazelwood Excavating, Inc., is a family owned company based out of Wallingford, CT. The company was founded in 1950 and has been passed down through generation after generation. We take extreme pride in the 3 P's fundamental to any good business which are Punctuality, Professionalism, and Precision.


ROBLES MASONRY & MAINTENANCE

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ROBLES MASONRY & MAINTENANCE

5.00(
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13 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Great job!"

zack p on December 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Great job!"

zack p on December 2025


Madonna Property Management

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Madonna Property Management

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 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 the start to the completion of a project.

"Steve and the crew did an excellent job on our retaining wall. Finished in a day and a half. Quality work, cleared stones from the grass. Raked the top soil. Highly recommend them!"

Beth B on July 2024

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.

"Steve and the crew did an excellent job on our retaining wall. Finished in a day and a half. Quality work, cleared stones from the grass. Raked the top soil. Highly recommend them!"

Beth B on July 2024


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A Kreta & Son Tree & Stump Removal

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A Kreta & Son Tree & Stump Removal

5.00(
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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

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.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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