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D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bradford, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Diego and his crew did a great job! This was a large 1,200 square foot patio area renovation that included a paver patio, pea gravel patio, grass (sod), cobblestones and a new privacy fence. I then hired him to mulch the property (20 yards). He came when he said he would, cleaned up and got the whole project done in a little over a week. Highly recommend!!"
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Lawn Maintenance
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Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Smithtown Landworks
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bradford, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I posted on Angi and Matt responded immediately and was friendly and professional. He made an access entry from the original basement wall into my addition. There was little to no cleanup for me after! Job well done to Matt and Dickie. I highly recommend Smithtown Landworks."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Fieldstone Landscape & Masonry Construction
3.9(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bradford, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Rudy and his team did a great job. They repaired grate in our driveway, which included the installation of a new grate, cutting/installing pavers and stabilizing them with concrete. They showed up when they said they would and completed the job in a timely manner."
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Stone Wall and Steps 1
 Walkway 1
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+13

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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