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Travers Landscape Construction Engineering & Weatherstone Restoration, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1910

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I originally hired Travers to remove an old pool that was in disrepair when I bought my house. From there I tacked on other projects including tree removal, brush/overgrowth clearing, and regrading and seeding. Each project came out exceptional. Travers will be my first call if I need more work done in the future."
Total Restoration/Retaining Wall
Demolition
Demolition
Demolition
Tree

+31

Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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S.H. Dunford Construction & Excavation
4.9(
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Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned cape cod business, owned and operated by native cape codder Sam Dunford. We have been in business since 2012 providing quality work at a competitive price. From septic systems and excavation, to landscape construction and hardscapes, S.H. Dunford is your one stop shop. Follow us on Facebook! Facebook.com/shdunford

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Asphalt Solutions Enterprises
4.5(
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Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Drew and team did a great job of taking our vision and creating a beautiful walkway and driveway. They kept us informed of the progress and provided update pictures throughout the process. The work was done on time and within scope. Thank you Drew."
Our work
Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Victor Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Victor Landscaping is by far the best in the mid Cape area. We have used him exclusively for two years now, for our spring cleanup / mulching, fall cleanup, and lawn mowing / landscaping. After several weeks last summer seeing our yard, our neighbors soon dropped their landscaping companies and switched to Victor as well. Couldn?t recommend more highly. Affordable, dependable, and always does an excellent job."
Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Leomarda Landscaping
5.0(
8
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Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Leomarda Landscape to weed, edge & mulch 5 medium to large sized garden beds. Not only was Nigel & his crew prompt, but they worked quickly and efficiently and completely cleaned up when they were finished. The job they did was excellent, and even better his pricing is extremely reasonable. He will definitely be my landscaper for all future jobs. I highly recommend him!"
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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JTC Contractors
2.8(
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Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"When he said he would do the work on such a day, it was done that day. I plan on discussing further work on my deck with him."
septics and site work
new septic
setting tanks
gear
new leachfield

+1

Response time5 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
CAPE HOME LANDSCAPING INC
5.0(
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Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At El Zorro Landscaping & Masonry Inc, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!\n

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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