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Bourke Remodeling and Home Improvements
4.9(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bourke Remodeling has worked with us on several projects, the major one being a kitchen remodel and a masonry rebuild and roofing a new shed. They did a great job and we were so pleased with the entire experience. In spite of our own sometimes fickle process and requests, Erick and Tom worked with us in a cheerful, patient and expert way and with great skill to achieve the kitchen we were envisioning. The whole process was fun, enriching and resulted in a kitchen that precisely fits what we envisioned--an updated kitchen that retained its original character while making it new again. We smile every time we enter it. Thank you so much Erick and Tom for your patience and professionalism."
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Kitchen remodel

+40

Response time2 days
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
4.3(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

+12

Response time2 days
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Erbe Brothers Excavation
4.6(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Erbe brothers excavation did a great job removing trees, stumps, and grading the lot for our new garage behind the house. Will be using them in the future for any excavation we need done"
Finish grade of one driveway
Laying down stone
Final loam spread and power raked
Lush green grass
Final product with a desert brown stone!

+70

Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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J. Bean Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

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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+5

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rose Landscape and Design
4.7(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had five yards of barks mulch spread by Jose and crew. They did an outstanding job spreading the mulch, extremely neat with no spillover, and it held up after heavy rains. Couldn't be happier. Two thumbs up??"
Walkway
Patio, Lawn Care, Fencing
Fire Pit
Pool Coping
Retaining Wall

+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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K&D Dirtworks
5.0(
3
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Had some scrap and other rubbish laying around my yard that I wanted cleared. I found K&D and inquired about having it removed. They responded in a timely manner and were very reasonable with pricing and flexible with availability. Will definitely be using K&D for all future needs. Could not recommend them enough!"
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+17

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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