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Avatar for Echo Excavation
Echo Excavation
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

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(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

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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Flowers Garden Services, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Flowers Garden Services did a fine job cleaning our gutters. Marisol and Oscar, the owners, showed up right away, gave us a fair quote, and returned in two days to do the job. I will use them again for gutter cleaning and other household services they perform."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Kennelly Construction, Corp.
4.8(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were professional had no problem answering concerns and questions did not have any problems at all with them done in a timely manner left no trash or debris behind an excellent experience"
Response time10 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Schade Landscape & Construction
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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 digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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.

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.

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