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Avatar for Travers Landscape Construction Engineering & Weatherstone Restoration, LLC
Travers Landscape Construction Engineering & Weatherstone Restoration, LLC
4.6(
355
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Serving Brewster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1910

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Travers to have a chimney removed, some general demo (walls brought down to the studs) and a large amount of yard work (clearing a largely overgrown yard) on a home I recently purchased. With a large amount of work to tune up this house in a short window leading up to summer, time was of the essence. I spoke with Alex in their office several times leading up to the work. She was extremely helpful and responsive. She helped coordinate some of Mike's time for an estimate. While I initially called exclusively about removal of the chimney, the scope of the job grew after talking to Mike and understanding all the work they could do. After agreeing on full scope and price, Mike was able to schedule my job in on less than a weeks notice. I met the team day 1 at the house where they arrived right on time. All the guys on the team were friendly, professional and instilled confidence. I was shocked at how fast the progress was on the chimney. Day 2 the focus shifted to the yard while some of the team was still doing work in the house. They moved at break neck speed yet methodically and highly coordinated. They left after two days - There wasn't a single scratch on the old hardwoods I was hoping to preserve despite moving TONS of brick and mortar where the hearth once sat. They leveled the yard everywhere they removed trees and bushes with only patches of no grass being the only evidence work had even been done. They also patched the roof, somehow match up the pattern of a 20 or so year old roof so it appears a chimney never existed. I had never worked with Travers before and reviews online were the only reference I had to go on in hire them. I was cautiously optimistic they were the right company, but then they blew away my expectations! I will absolutely leverage them again for future jobs and strongly encourage others to call Travers as well. If your job needs to be done in a timely fashion and you want to maintain quality - this is the company to call."
Total Restoration/Retaining Wall
Demolition
Demolition
Demolition
Tree

+31

Response time8 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ENTECH-Environmental Technicians
4.8(
276
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Serving Brewster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick was very communicative prior to the process. The work was completed properly and the area left clean. We definitely recommend ENTECH for oil tank removal."
 Tight area
 exposing the tank
 Concrete Driveway
 Breaking Ground
 getting ready to dig

+52

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Clifford Excavation
4.0(
14
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Serving Brewster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Within one week after initial contact our lot was cleared which included removal of 30 large stumps, graded & loaned entire property & installed 185ft stone driveway. Gary & Collin are professional, Knowledgeable & extremely easy to work with. I would highly recommend Clifford Excavation. Mary & Skip Eaton DENNIS MA"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JTC Contractors
2.8(
6
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Serving Brewster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John communicated very well during the whole job and always asked if we were happy. He has the skill and ability to do the level of detail a custom deck requires. He and his crew were always here when they said they would be and they finished the job on time. My new composite deck looks great and we would definitely hire this pro again. The neighbors watched what he can do and have also asked John to price their home improvement projects."
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
John P Fougere, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Serving Brewster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We hired John Fougere after another recommended landscaper withdrew from the project at the planning stage. The lot of land is challenging with serious slopes. We had new construction going on, were new to Chatham, and didn't know who to rely on. We interviewed a few landscapers who made it sound like the task at hand was no big deal. John was the only one who advised he was interested but was honest about his upcoming schedule and noted he could work with us but we would have to be patient. We appreciated his honesty and hired him! Absolutely NO REGRETS! As promised, John tackled the job in stages and started with the areas that were most important to us. As our move in date approached, he concentrated on the things we needed to feel at home, like our patio and steps. John and his staff are professional, dedicated, talented, and most importantly, there is no doubt they take pride in their work. After conferring with us, John selected and planted trees and shrubs. He led his crew in creating two gorgeous patios, a front walkway and steps. He graded parts of the property as needed and added steps in sloped areas. He expertly installed an irrigation system and sod, and also mulched planting beds. I hope I have not forgotten anything. The job is not yet complete but we are close, and I swear I will miss them on a professional and personal level. We recommend John and his crew without hesitation. This is an independant review. We have no connection to John other than our connection through this project. We would hire him again in a heartbeat!"
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK

+6

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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L.N Magalhaes & Co.
5.0(
2
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Serving Brewster, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are very happy with Luiz and his crew They removed many large trees to start the project and designed a beautiful outdoor area, we had LN Magalhaes install a blue stone patio, with a seating wall and an outdoor fireplace. We highly recommend these guys they are so easy to work with, very honest and fair, the crew was very polite and professional"
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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.

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