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Avatar for Marc Curtis DBA Construction Services
Marc Curtis DBA Construction Services
4.8(
38
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Serving Douglas, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"For a 6000 sf lawn reconstruction from rocky excavation leftovers with 30 cy of loam. Marc fit me in next day. His equipment , skills, and attitude are top notch. In 5 hours he removed the bad excavated material, graded, prepped, and distributed the loam - ready to seed. He was excellent and very cost competitive."
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Lot Clearing/De-Stumping
Yard Drainage/Discharge system
Southbridge,MA

+12

Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry Plus
4.9(
20
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Serving Douglas, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"project: paver repair and regrout, point up brick front step and replace top step,and fireplace repair. brian and cory did a great job. cleaned up after and everything looks brand new. will rehire again."
Walkway - Worcester, MA
Walkway - Worcester, MA
Retaining wall with steps
Retaining wall with steps
Patio

+51

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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L2 Homes
5.0(
13
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Serving Douglas, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"NML Legacy was very responsive and quick to schedule. They prepared our space taking care of our belongings, completed the task start to finish and followed up to ensure we were pleased with the final result. Would recommend!"
Rubber Roof Install
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Complete Home Renovation

+8

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R Cox Enterprises
5.0(
5
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Serving Douglas, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"From Perc Test to engineering and Installation of new septic system. The price was fair the installation went quickly. Ron even re seeded the area the new take was installed and the lawn grew in nicely! Very professional I would highly recommend this company to anyone in need of excavation or septic installation."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Kevin Aulenbach Electrician
Kevin Aulenbach Electrician
5.0(
8
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Serving Douglas, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Generator would not start and if it did start, it would not run for long. Disassembled the carburetor, examined it and reassembled it. Engine starts and runs. All in his magic touch I guess. But I am very glad I now have a generator that runs since a storm is due to arrive within hours."
Home remodel
Home remodel
Home remodel
Home remodel
Home remodel

+30

Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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Total Contracting Solutions LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Douglas, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Total Contracting had been amazing to work with for our major addition build. From the start they have been incredibly responsive anytime we have questions & so helping with the plans to build a new addition. I have now used them for both personal and business projects & would hire them again! I would recommend them to anyone!"
Four Season Addition
Four Season Addition
Four Season Addition
Four Season Addition
Four Season Addition

+5

Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evergreen Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Corp.
5.0(
3
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Serving Douglas, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The only negative would be that it took a while for the owner to get back to me with an estimate of how much it would cost. It took him just a little while, and the reason was he was so busy doing other jobs. The positives were: they were on time, finished on time, the job looked good, they were clean, the area they worked in was clean when they left. It looks good."
Sod Installation
Sod Installlation
Sod Installlation
Sod Installlation
Sod Installlation

+16

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pisano's Odd Jobs and Appliances
3.3(
47
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Serving Douglas, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was in desperate need for someone to connect my gas dryer for me & remove the old gas dyer. I rang Rick & told him what I needed, I sent him an email confirming all my information & within minutes Rick had answered & confirmed what time he would be at my home. Rick was courteous, on time & knowledgeable. Will definitely hire again."
Response time2 days
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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