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Avatar for Pioneer Basement
Pioneer Basement
31 Sanford Rd
4.50(
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Pioneer Basement
31 Sanford Rd
4.50(
249
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
67 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022

Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022


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Dukes Waste Management & More
100 Sunderland Rd
4.25(
8
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Dukes Waste Management & More
100 Sunderland Rd
4.25(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
179 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Where customers become friends! Dukes LLC provides residential and commercial services in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Dukes LLC provides a variety of services such as: Tree work Junk removal Demolition Snow removal Carpentry Roofing Masonry Pressure washing Home improvement Bobcat service Hauling Grading Landscaping We take pride in providing great service at a fair price. We are proactive to our customers needs. Please give us a call.

"Travis and Todd were friendly, helpful, and efficient - it was a pleasure to have them haul away our mattress and bed frame!"

Bill M on August 2024

Where customers become friends! Dukes LLC provides residential and commercial services in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Dukes LLC provides a variety of services such as: Tree work Junk removal Demolition Snow removal Carpentry Roofing Masonry Pressure washing Home improvement Bobcat service Hauling Grading Landscaping We take pride in providing great service at a fair price. We are proactive to our customers needs. Please give us a call.

"Travis and Todd were friendly, helpful, and efficient - it was a pleasure to have them haul away our mattress and bed frame!"

Bill M on August 2024


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D.C. Land Management, LLC
9 Fairview Terrace
4.88(
4
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D.C. Land Management, LLC
9 Fairview Terrace
4.88(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

D.C. Land Management LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Did a great job in a timely manner. Good communication. Will be using them again for future projects."

Sydney S on October 2023

D.C. Land Management LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Did a great job in a timely manner. Good communication. Will be using them again for future projects."

Sydney S on October 2023


Burek Brothers Construction
4 Burek Drive
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Burek Brothers Construction
4 Burek Drive
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
37 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


Efficiency Pro Plumbing & Heating
No reviews
Efficiency Pro Plumbing & Heating
No reviews

Efficiently Pro Plumbing Heating & Drain Cleaning is a Plumber located in Shrewsbury, MA. We offer Plumbing, Heating, Drain Cleaning, Pipe Relining, Masonry Repairs, Retaining Wall, Sump Pump Repairs, and other Plumbing Services. We have been in business for over 19 years providing quality service and great customer satisfaction. Call us today and get a free quote on all your plumbing, heating, and drain cleaning needs. We also offer other services which will be listed in our services offered. We work closely with Mass Save. Contact us today for more information and services!

Efficiently Pro Plumbing Heating & Drain Cleaning is a Plumber located in Shrewsbury, MA. We offer Plumbing, Heating, Drain Cleaning, Pipe Relining, Masonry Repairs, Retaining Wall, Sump Pump Repairs, and other Plumbing Services. We have been in business for over 19 years providing quality service and great customer satisfaction. Call us today and get a free quote on all your plumbing, heating, and drain cleaning needs. We also offer other services which will be listed in our services offered. We work closely with Mass Save. Contact us today for more information and services!


Eco Forestry and land management
Londonderry Turnpike
No reviews
Eco Forestry and land management
Londonderry Turnpike
No reviews
10 years of experience

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.


Valley Excavating
PO Box 480
No reviews
Valley Excavating
PO Box 480
No reviews
15 years of experience

We specialize in brush hogging, land clearing, grading, site-prep, utility trenching and more. We are 100% Veteran-Owned. MA Registered Home Improvement Contractor #207192. Fully licensed and insured.

We specialize in brush hogging, land clearing, grading, site-prep, utility trenching and more. We are 100% Veteran-Owned. MA Registered Home Improvement Contractor #207192. Fully licensed and insured.


CJ OBRIEN Landscaping
No reviews
CJ OBRIEN Landscaping
No reviews

Specialize in lawn remodels and renovations, Have been doing hardscape and landscaping for 6 years and just branched off on to own.

Specialize in lawn remodels and renovations, Have been doing hardscape and landscaping for 6 years and just branched off on to own.


Diggin It LLC
Michael Dr
No reviews
Diggin It LLC
Michael Dr
No reviews
Emergency services offered

We are a small owner-operated excavation company established in july of 2021 out of Westfield, MA. We offer a wide range of affordable services from excavation to retaining walls and everything in between. Licensed and insured.

We are a small owner-operated excavation company established in july of 2021 out of Westfield, MA. We offer a wide range of affordable services from excavation to retaining walls and everything in between. Licensed and insured.


R Cox Enterprises
17 Warren Rd
3.67(
6
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R Cox Enterprises
17 Warren Rd
3.67(
6
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40 years of experience

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025

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FAQs for excavation projects in Bernardston, 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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