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Newcomb Terrain Systems
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"Joel did a great job turning some raw undeveloped land into a beautiful up hill driveway. The job involved rebuilding a stone wall, tree stump excavation, sculpting over 250 yards of soils into gentle slopes and finishing the job by spreading gravel for the new driveway. Joel is a master at working an excavator and has excellent work ethics. I am looking forward to having him back to do the next round of work on my property."
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excavating stumps

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marc Curtis DBA Construction Services
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"For a 6000 sf lawn reconstruction from rocky excavation leftovers with 30 cy of loam. Marc fit me in next day. His equipment , skills, and attitude are top notch. In 5 hours he removed the bad excavated material, graded, prepped, and distributed the loam - ready to seed. He was excellent and very cost competitive."
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Lot Clearing/De-Stumping
Yard Drainage/Discharge system
Southbridge,MA

+12

Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A&J Stoneworks And Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Rafael and his crew did an outstanding job getting our yard ready for the winter. The yard is spotless, they trimmed plants, even cut grass that we hadn’t asked them to do. Fast, very efficient, and good people to work with."
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchen

+8

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Performance Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rodolfo and his crew were great to work with, and his crew and associates did a fine job on our upstairs rental apt. Work included insulation, new windows on the sunporch, repairs of water damage in the bathroom, painting of the entire apt (colors chosen by Rodolfo - the place looks great!), and other work as needed. We are glad we found Pro Performance Construction to do the job!"
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling

+31

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Blue Cost did a great job. Repair and concrete along the bulkhead, regrade the area near the bulkhead. Add concrete pad next to the porch, create a drain away from house.. Clean the gutters and blower the leaves. Excellent job, very nice people, I will hire the. Again. Thanks to Carolina and her husband and the other person who help with the job well done."
Stair and Walkway
Stair and Walkway
Stair and Walkway
Stair and Walkway
Patio and Walkways

+6

Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Amazonia Landscape & Construction
4.3(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional they transformed are weed infected gardens into beautiful areas. We had these two big hills on each side of our driveway that were a mess with over grown plants and weeds. They worked hard getting the areas weeded and mulched. Everything looks great and there attention to detail is wonderful."
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+13

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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