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Fox Excavating LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Chester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brent is a hands on business man and offers a professional excavating service that is unmatched in the area. Not only did Brent tackle a difficult project , he met the challenge by suggesting small changes in consultation with engineer and inspector to maximize grade and space . Fox excavation was a pleasure to work with . The project was completed within the stated time frame and updates were communicated daily during the installation . I would not hesitate to recommend Fox Excavating for your septic system installation or repair. Steven K. Nieminen Chester, Massachusetts"
Septic Tank Project
Septic Tank Project
Recycled asphalt millings parking lot
Septic Tank Project
Concrete pad

+14

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Dukes, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Chester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason did an excellent job power washing my roof in two locations. Informative, efficient, professional and courteous. The cost was very reasonable."
Ground crew
Logo
Truck and trailer
Haul away
logo 2

+36

Response time4 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Advanced Basement Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
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Serving Chester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.\nIn order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer \nin a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Knell walls
Knee Walls
After
Before
Concrete Work

+1

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Hilltown Firewood and Services, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Chester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Needed brush and trees cleared he was able to do multiple acres of clearing in mere hours. Fantastic job, will be hiring him again shortly. -jake-"
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Mossman Land Management
New to Angi

Serving Chester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

-Grading \n-Excavation\n-Drainage \n-Seeding\n-Material removal\n-Fencing \n\nWe work hard as a team to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. With a reliable and dedicated team, we look forward to working with you on your next project. All questions and or inquires are always welcome!\n\nWe specialize in grading, drainage, excavation, fencing, landscape design/ideas, and general lawn maintenance.

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Cosgrove Construction
4.7(
53
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Serving Chester, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Cosgrove to rework our driveway. They removed a huge oak stump, regraded and widened it, put in a French drain and put down recycled asphalt. Wow. It looks great!! Professional and nice crew. Showed up when they said they would, had a contract. Excellent experience!! You should hire them too!"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

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