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Avatar for EP LANDSCAPE DEMO & SERVICES LLC
EP LANDSCAPE DEMO & SERVICES LLC
5.0(
77
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

EP Landscape Demo & Services LLC\n\nServing Boston & Surrounding Communities\n\nAt EP Landscape Demo & Services LLC, we believe your outdoor space should be an inviting, low-stress extension of your home or business not a constant chore. We specialize in transforming tired yards, overgrown grounds, and underperforming landscapes into beautiful, functional environments you can be proud of.

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Cut Landscape & Design
4.9(
191
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We here at Pro Cut Landscape & Design, proudly serve Watertown and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our ability to take on any project large or small, residential or commercial. We make sure when completing each project that our customer's needs and wants are fully in mind and we aim to exceed their expectations to ensure a lifelong customer. We complete each project cleanly, on time, and done right the first time. Contact us for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

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+1

Response time11 hrs
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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DMZ Landscaping & Masonry
4.8(
67
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of professional landscaping experience, DMZ Landscaping is family owned and operated. We offer a complete line of landscaping services and are experts in Residential & Commercial Landscaping. We take great pride in workmansip and customer service! Let our professional landscapers beautify your property we PROMISE our team will handle your property with excellent care! Contact us today for a free estimate, we look forward to serving you!

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
4.3(
218
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We offer complete Landscape and Hardscape Design Solutions that improve your outdoor space and add value to your property. For Fence Installation, Paver Patios, Retaining Walls, Lawn Installation, Firepit Installation, and Outdoor Kitchens, DeAngele is your #1 choice for any Landscape Design Services.\n\nDiscounts & Financing Options Available\nWe offer discounts and financing plans (from third-party partners) to facilitate your payments. Call us today for more information!

Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Kitchen
Stainless Steel Sink
Single Side Burner
Stair

+12

Response time2 days
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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H&H Landscape Management
5.0(
135
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"H & H was contracted to perform heavy equipment work to position a number of large boulders on our property. The team was super to work with. They arrived with a large tracked excavator with grappler configured to lift and perform 360 degree positioning, and worked with us to arrange and configure the 4,000 to 5,000 pound boulders into position. The crew were great, they were concerned about achieving just the right look, and got everything just right. We could not have been more pleased!"
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for StoneWall Landscapes
StoneWall Landscapes
4.8(
87
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"What an amazing experience we had working with Jerry at StoneWall Landscapes! Jerry is an excellent communicator and problem solver, both in the quote phase as well as the execution phase of the project. As a non-expert in the paving and drainage departments, I have some rough ideas of what needs to get done, but Jerry made it into a reality with lots of great options and their pros and cons. We love our new permeable parking space and privacy fence, as well as our renovated drywell and the solving of a drainage problem caused by some new construction last year. Throughout the project Jerry provided excellent communication and workmanship. Jerry was on-site very frequently and personally handled the excavation. I think that great independent businesses often come down to one great individual; Jerry is that guy. We would work with Jerry again in a heartbeat."
Seat Bench & Firepit
Masonry Construction
patio
Masonry Construction
Natural Stone  Patio with Enclosed BBQ Grill

+70

Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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WS Builders Corp
4.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At WS Builders Corp, we take pride in delivering high-quality construction services with professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail. Since 2017, we have been helping homeowners across Massachusetts with renovations, home additions, and custom construction projects.\nOur team is committed to clear communication, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction from start to finish. WS Builders Corp is fully licensed and insured for your peace of mind.\nContact us today to discuss your project!

Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Thank you for visiting PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. We are your locally owned and operated utility and site prep specialists based in Franklin, MA. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

Porch Footing
Porch Footing
Water Service
Shrewsbury Coring
Shrewsbury Coring

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Adan Landscaping & Tree Services Inc.
Adan Landscaping & Tree Services Inc.
4.9(
40
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n24/7 Emergency Services\n

Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry! With over 10 years of experience, we are proudly serving Massachusetts for all your landscaping needs. Here at D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry, customer satisfaction is our number one priority! Give us a call today for a free consultation.

Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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