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C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
5.0(
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Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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They arrived precisely on time.  They were very polite and willingly did everything that we asked.  We had some containers so that the oil remaining in the tank could be reclaimed and we requested them to fill these containers.  I watched them work and they were very pleasant  and did not mind my observing.  They asked me if I wanted to keep any of the parts that they removed.  All the work was done efficiently and carefully.   They  left the work area very neat and clean when they finished.  The area at the front of the house where the fill and vent pipes  was completely  and neatly covered without any disruption of the landscaping.  We were very happy with the way the job was completed.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dags Excavation
5.0(
16
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Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jared was awesome he totally delivered everything he quoted and then some!!! His pricing was fair and as questions came up during the construction phase he expertly problem, solved and offered reasonable solutions. I would highly recommended DAGS excavation For a wide variety of projects. Due to a septic system/repair my backyard was a mess and he came in and fixed the irrigation system regraded the yard installed a new backyard patio and a front patio and hydro seeded the lawn with great care and expertise. I would highly recommend Jared/DAGS excavation for any project you might have for landscaping, Hardscapes irrigation, etc. !!!"
Response time7 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"You hear these horror stories of people who take your money and get back to you whenever they feel like it, but this was the complete opposite. They gave me a clear breakdown of costs, told me when they were going to start, and when they were going to be done, and did exactly what they said they would do at exactly the budget they said they'd do it at. I honestly had no idea how they were going to demolish a shed, move a couple of trees, set up a retaining wall, and re-create my front and back lawns in, like, a week. But they did, and it turned out wonderfully."
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ENTECH-Environmental Technicians
4.8(
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Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ENTECH did an oil tank removal for me which is a multi step process with the town and EPA and heavy equipment. It was buried in my front lawn with plantings all around it and oil left in the tank. In the middle, covid 19 shut down the procedure for two months. They handled all the paperwork and headaches. They couldn t have done a more professional job. They did a perfect job of staging the excavation so there was no damage to lawn and plantings. They handled all the delays, rescheduling, and paperwork. They kept their very fair price. I think ENTECH is probably the best contractor I ever hired."
 Tight area
 exposing the tank
 Concrete Driveway
 Breaking Ground
 getting ready to dig

+52

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They showed up when they said they would both to do the estimate and the job. Wait time from accepting the quote to actually doing the work was only a couple of weeks and price for the job was fair. They have good equipment such as a bucket truck and good sized chipper and were able to handle some large trees along the driveway.. job was completed in 1 day and final clean up was good. I would definitely use this company again."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time12 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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AMD Masonry Projects, Inc.
4.6(
11
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Serving Andover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent rapid response. Major repairs to a crumbling stone wall. The crew arrived and the job was completed in a very short time. Knowledgeable crew. Highly recommend them for any masonry work"
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Andover, MA

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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