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Echo Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Curtice and his brother were simply excellent. Echo quoted the job and did it the next day, speak about timely !! They were very professional and performed quality work with grading and soil preparation. I'm a very pleased customer and would recommend them to anyone needing excavation. Their pricing is very reasonable."
Excavation
Land clearing
Yard extension
Excavation
Yard extension

+34

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Pro Performance Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pro Performance Construction - Top Notch Professionals! Rodolfo kept everything on track when planning the remolding of our bathroom, from the studs to the finished product. He was great to work with. His crew was on time every day, organized, thorough, worked hard, cleaned up, detail-oriented, and completed the project quickly and as scheduled. Excellent workmanship. Very professional. Responsive to questions and concerns. Easy to talk to and reach on the phone. Highly recommend this company."
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling

+31

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Terraform Site Contracting, Corp.
5.0(
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Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Time is very easy to work with. His skill on the large excavator is surgical, clearing stumps, rocks and brush with precision and ease. He got the job done within the timeframe and budget estimate provided."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Flowers Garden Services, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a bunch of projects that were piling up and this team was able to take care of all of them in one day with the skills to take care of everything. And their pricing was so fair will make it easy for us to hire them again. I highly recommend them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ES Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Highly recommend! Easy, timely, thorough and cost effective. Will definitely call on Ethan again for additional projects."
Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Schade Landscape & Construction
5.0(
4
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Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. The owner does a wonderful job. Our walkway was completed on time for our daughter’s graduation party. The walkway is beautiful! Making the front of our house so much nicer. We would definitely recommend Schade landscaping to anyone needing a walkway or patio. We would use him again if we have anything else that needs landscaping work. Thank you for making our home more beautiful!"
Call (508) 735-2405
Landscape Design/Install
Landscape Design/Install
Landscape Design/Install
Landscape Design/Install

+2

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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