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Avatar for Pro Cut Landscape & Design
Pro Cut Landscape & Design
4.9(
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bob responded to my request quickly and was able to accommodate my request to do the job the next day. He did a fantastic job removing the overgrown shrubs! I would highly recommend him."
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+1

Response time11 hrs
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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H&H Landscape Management
5.0(
130
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Justin, Lauren and crew were great to work with. We had just installed about 320 feet of fence and we were looking to install new beds that lined the perimeter of the entire backyard and front yard fence and fill them in with shrubs/perennials. We were also interested in introducing some hardscape in the form of a casual patio. Justin and Lauren produced a design document/art that showed the design proposal and listed the proposed shrubs and some beautiful irregular bluestone designs and a boulder feature, and that sold us on the project, so we went forward with it. For the entirety of the project Justin, Lauren and crew were all very approachable and forthright. Early on we identified some items that could cost extra, including some ledge. Justin was able to use his contacts with an excavation company to bring in a heavy duty drill and drill out a lot of ledge, giving us a much more level lawn. They were also able to improvise and use the boulders that got drilled out as a beautify boulder lined retaining wall. They are also now doing tree care service, and were able to prune the trees lining our backyard which was something that we've needed to do for a while and have been dragging out feet on. The crew worked long days and managed to get the project done in a little over 2 weeks, considering how many moving parts there were (irrigation fixes, heavy machinery, excavation, sod installation, shrub and perennial installation and boulder/patio installation), it was pretty awesome that they got done so quickly! I would definitely work with H & H again."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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StoneWall Landscapes
4.8(
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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WS Builders Corp
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My house needed to be repaired from a huge fire. I was looking for a GC that has extensive knowledge of fire damage. After multiple quotes, I chose WS Builders because the owner was very professional and knew what he was talking about. Wladimir assisted me from beginning to end. We gutted the whole house and replace all the electricity. This was a big project and it was necessary to find a GC who had previous experience in rebuilding a house damaged by fire. I am very please with Wladimir's work ethic and professionalism. He had a quick turnaround and communicated thoroughly to ensure that I fully understand what was going on during the project. I recommend using him if you are looking for somebody with years of experience. Regardless of what job it is, he has the subcontractors to ensure the job is completed in a timely manner."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
5.0(
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Yard drainage project - I was lucky to find theses guys, so knowledgeable, professional, prompt, and everything you could want in a contractor!"
Porch Footing
Porch Footing
Water Service
Shrewsbury Coring
Shrewsbury Coring

+6

Response time11 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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L2 Homes
5.0(
14
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys did a fantastic job, very professional and clean. They were able to renovate both floors on my two family home within my budget and in a timely fashion. Handled everything from top to bottom, full clean out, gut bathrooms and kitchen, completely transformed the place. Couldn’t be happier with the finish product. Would recommend and hire again!"
Rubber Roof Install
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Complete Home Renovation

+8

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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