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South Shore Excavating Inc
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cohasset, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Great service, work was done professionally and on time and cleaned up area like it was never touched. compared to other companies I received quotes from for pricing south shore excavating gave me the best price."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
4.3(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cohasset, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I reached out to the DeAngele Landscape & Construction Company to install a stone veneer and fire pit in my backyard. They charged reasonable prices for the services and completed them on time."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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J. Bean Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cohasset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

J. Bean Excavation LLC 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.

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LN LANDSCAPING
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cohasset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely great experience from start to finish. The team was professional, reliable, and paid attention to every detail. They showed up on time, worked efficiently, and left everything looking perfect. You can tell they genuinely take pride in their work. Couldn?t have asked for a better job ? highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality landscaping!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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. 

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