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ENTECH-Environmental Technicians
4.8(
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Serving Colrain, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ENTECH did an oil tank removal for me which is a multi step process with the town and EPA and heavy equipment. It was buried in my front lawn with plantings all around it and oil left in the tank. In the middle, covid 19 shut down the procedure for two months. They handled all the paperwork and headaches. They couldn t have done a more professional job. They did a perfect job of staging the excavation so there was no damage to lawn and plantings. They handled all the delays, rescheduling, and paperwork. They kept their very fair price. I think ENTECH is probably the best contractor I ever hired."
 Tight area
 exposing the tank
 Concrete Driveway
 Breaking Ground
 getting ready to dig

+52

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Advanced Seamless Gutters
4.4(
210
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Serving Colrain, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The projects came out impeccable especially the reconstruction of the hatchway. They are hard working and efficient team. They did a fabulous job! Friendly and always conducted themselves in professional manner. Finished the project ahead of time. I highly recommended this business."
BASEMENT RE-FINISHING
MOLD CERTIFICATION
Hatchway
Footer
Hatchway Foundation Walls

+63

Response time1 day
110 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Dukes, LLC
3.9(
287
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Serving Colrain, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came earlier than planned and did a great job. I had 3 large pine trees removed and they were efficient and clean up was better than others I have had. will definitely hire again this fall for more tree removal."
Ground crew
Logo
Truck and trailer
Haul away
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+36

Response time4 hrs
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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D.C. Land Management, LLC
4.9(
4
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Serving Colrain, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The work done was very professional. The completed project was exactly what we wanted. We needed stone moved. Loam brought in and reseeded. We also decided we wanted to add arborvitaes after the project was started. This was no problem at all. He was very flexible and accommodating to make all the adjustments. This project came out great. Very impressed with the work."
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Mossman Land Management
New to Angi

Serving Colrain, 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.

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Stephen Michael Demo and Disposal
5.0(
101
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Serving Colrain, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

"The entire process could not have gone more smoothly.  I called Stephen and he returned my phone call within the hour.  I described the area that I wanted to have cleaned and he came out the next day to give me a free estimate.  His estimate was reasonable and he was able to accommodate my schedule by coming out to do the clean up the next week.  He arrived promptly at 8:00 am - the agreed upon time - to let me know that he was there and if there were any last minute changes to the job.

He did a fantastic job and cleared away all of the brush, debris, etc.  Even better, I was only to send the payment provided I was satisfied with his results!  Who does that these days??

I would recommend Stephen to anyone and will certainly use his services in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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.

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.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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