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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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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
4.9(
76
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

As experts in residential lawn care and ground maintenance, Elmer's Landscaping and Construction, will exceed your expectations. With years of experience manicuring lawns and power washing exterior surfaces, we understand the value of quality, professionalism and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you.

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47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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StoneWall Landscapes
4.8(
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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

"What an amazing experience we had working with Jerry at StoneWall Landscapes! Jerry is an excellent communicator and problem solver, both in the quote phase as well as the execution phase of the project. As a non-expert in the paving and drainage departments, I have some rough ideas of what needs to get done, but Jerry made it into a reality with lots of great options and their pros and cons. We love our new permeable parking space and privacy fence, as well as our renovated drywell and the solving of a drainage problem caused by some new construction last year. Throughout the project Jerry provided excellent communication and workmanship. Jerry was on-site very frequently and personally handled the excavation. I think that great independent businesses often come down to one great individual; Jerry is that guy. We would work with Jerry again in a heartbeat."
Seat Bench & Firepit
Masonry Construction
patio
Masonry Construction
Natural Stone  Patio with Enclosed BBQ Grill

+70

Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Evertrust Landscaping & Tree Care
Evertrust Landscaping & Tree Care
4.8(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Minor came and gave a free estimate and when he returned a few days later, he was prompt and very professional. When the job was complete he removed all the debris and trucked it away and he left it cleaner than it was before."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
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

"Diego told me last November he would be here at the beginning of this season and he kept his word. He designed a walkway and veneer for the front of my house that I could not have imagined. The landscaping ideas and suggestions were right on target. His team is respectful and hard working and I recommend them highly. The job exceeded my expectations!"
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Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Alliance Utilities and Excavation, LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Alliance Utilities and Excavation 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. Please give us a call today!\n

Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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