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Avatar for Bourke Remodeling and Home Improvements
Bourke Remodeling and Home Improvements
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brockton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Bourke Remodeling and Home Improvement to build my master bed closet, he did a fantastic job. I received so many compliments for it and I already hired him again. Heâ  s easy to talk to, I promise you will not disappointed if you book him for your repair and remodeling.Heâ  s reliable, clean and always on time."
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Kitchen remodel

+40

Response time2 days
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Vcoelho General Services
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brockton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"The Vcoelho team was professional and did an excellent repair on my damaged fence. The estimate/bid for the repair and the work was completed promptly. Excellent communication from the team throughout the process."
Response time1 day
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brockton, MA and surrounding areas

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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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+8

Response time3 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Grounds Management Landscape and Tree, LLC
3.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Brockton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the moment I met Rich (the owner) I knew I wanted him to take on my project. I had other companies lined up for quotes and I cancelled them. My backyard project has just been completed and my wife and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. His company is very punctual, capable, and professional. They left my property looking better than they found it. Rich is a very capable designer and came up with the details. I had some electrical work done and my electrician said it was great working with his crew. I plan on doing more projects with Grounds Management in the future."
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Dorego Construction, LLC
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Brockton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Westley and crew did exactly what they said they would do. Very pleased. Will hire them again for my next project. Professional, nice guys, great work. good value, easy to work with and cooperative."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
TMP Property Maintenance
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brockton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tyler Gibbons and his crew are the ultimate professionals. Tyler was very responsive and came out to view the worksite more than once to make sure he was giving us the best quote possible. He worked with us on the pricing and materials and once the job started, he provided progress updates every step of the way. We love our new deck and would definitely hire TMP Property Maintenance again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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