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Fox Excavating LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Becket, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brent is a hands on business man and offers a professional excavating service that is unmatched in the area. Not only did Brent tackle a difficult project , he met the challenge by suggesting small changes in consultation with engineer and inspector to maximize grade and space . Fox excavation was a pleasure to work with . The project was completed within the stated time frame and updates were communicated daily during the installation . I would not hesitate to recommend Fox Excavating for your septic system installation or repair. Steven K. Nieminen Chester, Massachusetts"
Septic Tank Project
Septic Tank Project
Recycled asphalt millings parking lot
Septic Tank Project
Concrete pad

+14

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rocky Ridge Excavation
4.6(
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Serving Becket, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rocky Ridge excavated a drainage trench and installed valves and piping. We are so relieved to have our sump discharge taken care of properly. Rocky Ridge was knowledgeable about the process and kept us informed of options all along the way. It is a pleasure to work with them."
on the job
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on the job
on the job
on the job

+25

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Jared Kirchdorfer
5.0(
25
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Serving Becket, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jaredâ s work is excellent. He replaced some older, weather-damaged porch pillars and railings for us, matching his new wood work with the older original pattern perfectly. It looks gorgeous! It is solid and very strong. Additionally, Jared arrived when he said he would, completed the job in a timely fashion, and his proposal was 100% accurate and honest. Jared was a pleasure to work with in every aspect of the job. We are extremely happy with our experience with him."
Plaster damage
Finish plaster
Deck balustur replace
Finish carpentry/trim
Roof before

+65

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Advanced Basement Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Becket, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.\nIn order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer \nin a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Knell walls
Knee Walls
After
Before
Concrete Work

+1

85 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mossman Land Management
New to Angi

Serving Becket, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

-Grading \n-Excavation\n-Drainage \n-Seeding\n-Material removal\n-Fencing \n\nWe work hard as a team to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. With a reliable and dedicated team, we look forward to working with you on your next project. All questions and or inquires are always welcome!\n\nWe specialize in grading, drainage, excavation, fencing, landscape design/ideas, and general lawn maintenance.

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Cosgrove Construction
4.7(
53
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Serving Becket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Cosgrove to rework our driveway. They removed a huge oak stump, regraded and widened it, put in a French drain and put down recycled asphalt. Wow. It looks great!! Professional and nice crew. Showed up when they said they would, had a contract. Excellent experience!! You should hire them too!"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
AJS Painting and Construction
4.5(
22
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Serving Becket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"4th use of this company. Deck, new shed doors, new windows, new siding. Perfectionist, always on time, no short cuts, respectful, superb quality and knowledge of work, cost always in estimate range, little extras, great cleanup, will give honest opinion when asked, short lunch break only, owner constantly checking workers' progress and workmanship, friendly, very personable, any issues rectified without conflict, very versatile in abilities and skills and excellent knowledge of many kinds of repairs, great problem solving, trustworthy, will be using again in the future."
 Garage and house
 Garage with half stone face
 Garage-slate roof-copper trim
 Garage Warren MA
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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