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"The owner Eric was very responsive. He came over to measure and give me a quote very quickly and was able to have the work done the next morning. Kyle and Charlie that did the work did a good job, were professional, did clean work. They did a good job helping me understand the process."

Ben B on July 2024

With over 20 years of experience, boilers and water heaters are our specialty. - High Efficiency and Combination Boilers - Tankless Water Heaters - Heat Pump Water Heaters - Steam Boilers - Standard Hot Water Boilers - Standard Tank Water Heaters

"The owner Eric was very responsive. He came over to measure and give me a quote very quickly and was able to have the work done the next morning. Kyle and Charlie that did the work did a good job, were professional, did clean work. They did a good job helping me understand the process."

Ben B on July 2024


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Morris Heating & Air Conditioning

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Morris Heating & Air Conditioning

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

Morris Heating & Air Conditioning is proud to be Essex County’s most trusted HVAC team since 1998. Whether you need AC or heater maintenance, repairs, or complete replacements and new installations, the local company can handle it. Expect quality work and customer care every time. Morris Heating & Air Conditioning responds quickly, arrives as scheduled, and leaves no mess behind. Additionally, the company is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any emergency heating or cooling in Ipswich or the surrounding areas. Call now to request a service. Morris Heating & Air Conditioning has financing options and special rebates in place to help with budget concerns. Ask about their maintenance plans and online coupons as well to get instant savings.

"Fast, efficient."

David O on December 2024

Morris Heating & Air Conditioning is proud to be Essex County’s most trusted HVAC team since 1998. Whether you need AC or heater maintenance, repairs, or complete replacements and new installations, the local company can handle it. Expect quality work and customer care every time. Morris Heating & Air Conditioning responds quickly, arrives as scheduled, and leaves no mess behind. Additionally, the company is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any emergency heating or cooling in Ipswich or the surrounding areas. Call now to request a service. Morris Heating & Air Conditioning has financing options and special rebates in place to help with budget concerns. Ask about their maintenance plans and online coupons as well to get instant savings.

"Fast, efficient."

David O on December 2024


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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.

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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

Here at Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc. we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project.

"On time, efficient workers, and cleaned up completely."

Ray H on December 2024

Here at Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc. we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project.

"On time, efficient workers, and cleaned up completely."

Ray H on December 2024


Alliance Utilities and Excavation, LLC

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Alliance Utilities and Excavation, LLC

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11 years of experience
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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!

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!


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Stoned Newton LLC

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Stoned Newton LLC

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

Stoned Masonry is a full service landscape and construction company that is based in Newton, MA. For many years we have been beautifying and enhancing properties in the Newton, MA and surrounding areas. Our combination of top quality materials along with a committed team that provides superior customer satisfaction, assures that your outdoor project will be completed in a professional manner. Our staff is diligent, well trained, and has more than 75 years of combined experience. We are a fully insured professional and dependable family owned company specifically focused on custom outdoor building. We service residential and commercial properties in Newton, Brookline, Wellesley, Weston, Sudbury, Dover, Lexington, Concord, Needham & Wayland. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project from start to finish. Call today for a free estimate.

"I hired John Caruso of Stoned Masonry and Construction in Newton, MA to replace a trench drain in my driveway. He provided a detailed contract and requested a $2000 down payment for the $4000 job, which I provided by credit card in an online transaction. He acknowledged receipt, and said he would begin work in one week. During that week, I tried to contact him by text, phone, and email concerning his request to leave materials in my garage before he began work, but received no reply. I repeated these contact attempts to inquire about his arrival time the day before and the day of his promised arrival. He never responded and he never arrived. My credit card company will try to recover my money, but I strongly advise you not to hire this person. If you do, definitely do not giver him an advance payment by check!"

Leslie Z on October 2025

Stoned Masonry is a full service landscape and construction company that is based in Newton, MA. For many years we have been beautifying and enhancing properties in the Newton, MA and surrounding areas. Our combination of top quality materials along with a committed team that provides superior customer satisfaction, assures that your outdoor project will be completed in a professional manner. Our staff is diligent, well trained, and has more than 75 years of combined experience. We are a fully insured professional and dependable family owned company specifically focused on custom outdoor building. We service residential and commercial properties in Newton, Brookline, Wellesley, Weston, Sudbury, Dover, Lexington, Concord, Needham & Wayland. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project from start to finish. Call today for a free estimate.

"I hired John Caruso of Stoned Masonry and Construction in Newton, MA to replace a trench drain in my driveway. He provided a detailed contract and requested a $2000 down payment for the $4000 job, which I provided by credit card in an online transaction. He acknowledged receipt, and said he would begin work in one week. During that week, I tried to contact him by text, phone, and email concerning his request to leave materials in my garage before he began work, but received no reply. I repeated these contact attempts to inquire about his arrival time the day before and the day of his promised arrival. He never responded and he never arrived. My credit card company will try to recover my money, but I strongly advise you not to hire this person. If you do, definitely do not giver him an advance payment by check!"

Leslie Z on October 2025


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Eduardo's Construction & Paving

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Eduardo's Construction & Paving

4.77(
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Customers say: True professional
202 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

We offer only the best quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize all phases of commercial and residential asphalt services. We are committed to quality work, outstanding results and are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Got a great price for a driveway and work was performed in a very professional manner. Will hire this company again and send his information to others I know that could use his services."

William S on November 2025

We offer only the best quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize all phases of commercial and residential asphalt services. We are committed to quality work, outstanding results and are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Got a great price for a driveway and work was performed in a very professional manner. Will hire this company again and send his information to others I know that could use his services."

William S on November 2025


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StoneWall Landscapes

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StoneWall Landscapes

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL LOVE OUR WORK (Landscape Design, Installation & Construction) We are a family owned and operated business that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that encompasses Landscape installation and construction. You will find us to be very competitively priced along with paying close attention to all details of each and every project. We 100% guarantee your satisfaction! And just like we value and treat you, we do the same for our employees, with the utmost respect and appreciation. All of our work is done by people who take pride in their work and do what they love best.

"Jerry and his team deliver incredible workmanship. Their work is impeccable, creative, and tailored exactly to what you want to achieve. They’re also very easy to communicate and work with. I’ll definitely continue using their services for future projects."

Dennis G on June 2025

WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL LOVE OUR WORK (Landscape Design, Installation & Construction) We are a family owned and operated business that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that encompasses Landscape installation and construction. You will find us to be very competitively priced along with paying close attention to all details of each and every project. We 100% guarantee your satisfaction! And just like we value and treat you, we do the same for our employees, with the utmost respect and appreciation. All of our work is done by people who take pride in their work and do what they love best.

"Jerry and his team deliver incredible workmanship. Their work is impeccable, creative, and tailored exactly to what you want to achieve. They’re also very easy to communicate and work with. I’ll definitely continue using their services for future projects."

Dennis G on June 2025


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Edgar Landscaping and Construction

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Edgar Landscaping and Construction

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 local quotes requested

At Edgar Landscaping and Construction, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it is landscaping, lawn care or interior service, we can take care of all of your landscaping and construction needs. Ask us about our weekly service.

"Job required additional work that was not In original quaote.. Edgar was upfront with the additional work and cost. Would use again."

William M on September 2025

At Edgar Landscaping and Construction, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it is landscaping, lawn care or interior service, we can take care of all of your landscaping and construction needs. Ask us about our weekly service.

"Job required additional work that was not In original quaote.. Edgar was upfront with the additional work and cost. Would use again."

William M on September 2025


"Great job, came back a couple times to adjust sprinkler heads. Also came back to winterize. Will be back in the spring!"

Elmars R on October 2025

Our goal is to provide honest and outstanding service through dedication, hard work, attention to detail, and integrity. We know that the secret to our success has and will continue to be our satisfied customers.

"Great job, came back a couple times to adjust sprinkler heads. Also came back to winterize. Will be back in the spring!"

Elmars R on October 2025


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J Mays Asphalt

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J Mays Asphalt

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39 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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