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Ron's Masonry
5.0(
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Serving Weston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Ron and his assistant arrived on time to do some fall cleanup landscaping at my house. What would have taken me three days to do, plus hauling away the debris, took them under two hours. It was the very best money I ever spent - more so because I got to meet such lovely people, but also because they helped me a great deal. I will be calling them in the spring for a clean up and masonry work."
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+36

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stump Chompers
4.9(
33
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Serving Weston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"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!"
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+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Estate Lawns & Gardens
4.1(
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Serving Weston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Estate Lawns and Gardens provided excellent service in removing fallen trees from my property. They responded quickly to all of my questions and provided a very competitive price quotation for the job. All of their representatives were polite, friendly, and hard working. I will definitely use them again if the need arises."
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Garden Work

+17

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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MRO Landscaping
4.6(
10
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Serving Weston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Marcos and his team are highly competent, competitively priced, and seemingly with no limit to what they can do. They just replaced my deck with trex and it’s amazing. Additionally, they installed a 125 foot retaining wall, almost 6 foot high at peak, stone steps, and more. Good people and solid work! Highly recommend MRO"
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+5

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B&F Tree Removal Experts, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Weston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I would recommend B&F Tree Removal. The crew were courteous and skilled at their job. They were also helpful and picked up some fallen tree branches that Were not included in my deal with B&F. My communications with Fredy at B&F were easy and Fredy was responsive and helpful."
Tree removal
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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. 

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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