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Avatar for SEAN FARRELL EXCAVATION INC
SEAN FARRELL EXCAVATION INC
4.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. did an excellent job installing a driveway drainage system at my home. The quality of the materials was commendable, and Michael and the project team executed the work very effectively from start to finish. The team's clear expertise showed through. I highly recommend Sean Farrell Excavation Inc.!"
Basement dig out
Equipment ready
Typical sewer pipe installation ready for backfill
Foundation dig out - ready for forms and concrete pour.
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+3

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Pro Cut Landscape & Design
4.9(
182
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bob and team did an amazing job removing 15+ dead bushes and small trees, weeding, and mulching a yard that was long overdue for landscaping work, highly recommend!"
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+1

Response time11 hrs
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Avatar for EcoHaul MA LLC
EcoHaul MA LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, would definitely use them again. They managed to get two very large and heavy sofas out of our family room and hauled them away."
Basement Cleanout
Basement Cleanout
Basement Cleanout
Basement Cleanout
Basement Cleanout

+4

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for StoneWall Landscapes
StoneWall Landscapes
4.8(
87
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jerry worked with me to design and install front and backyard gardens with a beautiful stone patio and stone paths. His work is excellent and he knows his materials. He checked in with me along the way about decisions that needed to be made, even though that part was a bit stressful. I also appreciated his team because they were friendly and worked well together (and strong to deal with super rocky soil). We love walking the gardens several times a day and neighbors often stop to admire the beauty of the flowers and trees. We highly recommend Stonewall Pro."
Seat Bench & Firepit
Masonry Construction
patio
Masonry Construction
Natural Stone Patio with Enclosed BBQ Grill

+70

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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WS Builders Corp
4.1(
69
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WS builders did a great job renovating my house. The price was fair and they finish the job on time. I really recommend this company."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Deigo was so helpful in fixing and replacing my driveway. I plan hiring this company again to update my retaining walls."
Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pagano Landscape & Paving
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Jesse did some excavation and planted trees in my yard. Excellent job! Now my neighbors all want him to do theirs as well! Thanks Jesse!"
Boston common,Authur Feildler foot bridge,Esplande landscape reconstruction project
Antique 1840s reclaim Granite wall
Underground Parking garage Midtown motel Huntington ave Boston
Lot clearing,Stump Excavation,Grading,Electrical/utilities trenching
Antique Granite/fieldstone wall granite curbing installation

+344

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Niteroi Masonry
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Niteroi Masonry 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.

Stone wall
Epoxy floor
Closing brick window
Stone wall
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Bentley's Stoneworks
4.2(
48
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Quick response, thorough work, clean given the circumstances. Got the job done."
Bentley's Stoneworks
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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