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John James Excavating
5.0(
11
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John James was great! John came out , listened to what we wanted offered a few suggestions. It was over a month later when we were finally ready to have the work done and he was able to come out with a couple of days notice .He demolished the out building , graded and re-sloped our land laid down some fill. He gave us a reasonable price and did the job to expectations!. Great to work with!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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EJ Lopez Landscape, Inc.
4.8(
86
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They removed the old asphalt, leveled the gravel underneath, added some more gravel, and laid 3â of asphalt in about 6 hours. They left the yard very neat."
Danvers
 rock-climbing walls
Danvers
 stone walls
Danvers

+15

Response time6 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Y & C Landscaping & Masonry
4.6(
56
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Y&C landscaping did several projects in my yard such ans installed a fence, repaired a fence, build a timber playground area using wood chips . They also are replacing sprinkler heads that needed to be moved due to the project. The entire crew was hard-working, respectful and neat. The price was very fair and I am already considering them for a project for next year. Highly recommend."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Outdoorx, LLC
4.9(
35
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Starling and his team did a wonderful job cleaning up and restoring my overgrown property to a beautiful finish. I am very happy with the work. You will be too! Thanks, Starling & Team!"
New walkway, sidding,driveway design
Design
Raised patio
Patio
Design

+20

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Willow Creek Land Design
4.2(
149
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called for a fall cleanup during probably their busiest time and they gave me a very reasonable quote within hours and scheduled an appointment in a matter of a couple of days. The crew was hard-working, polite, careful with regard to property and respectful of the neighbors. When they finished, I barely recognized my yard! It was completely cleaned of fallen leaves, debris and they even mowed my lawn!! I was so pleased I canâ  t wait to book them for my spring cleanup."
Landscape Design & Install
Spring Clean up
Spring Clean up and Mulch Application
Drone view of raised retention wall garden bed
Ground level view

+12

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
68
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently hired Zacarias Tree & Landscaping to remove four very large ash trees from our properties, and we couldn't have been more impressed. The work required a crane because the trees were close to our homes, neighboring properties, stone walls and gardens. From start to finish, the crew was professional, organized and extremely skilled. It was clear that everyone knew exactly what to do, and they worked together with remarkable precision to protect the surrounding property while safely removing the trees. They arrived when they said they would, worked efficiently and left the property clean when the job was finished. We were so pleased with their work that we will also ask them to return to plant new trees. If you're looking for a company that is experienced, careful and takes pride in doing the job right, I highly recommend Zacarias Tree & Landscaping."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time12 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Edgar Landscaping and Construction
4.5(
104
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edgar and his crew tore out the old dilapidated curbing in front of our house, on a steep hill with quite an incline, and replaced it with large pavers/ stones. It looks beautiful. They did a great job. They were polite, respectful, skilled, efficient and neat. They cleaned up as though they were never here, leaving us with just a front yard (wall) to be proud of! We would absolutely hire them again for any masonry projects!!"
My jobs
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
39
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Diego and his crew did a great job on our walkway!! they know what they are doing and pay attention to detail. Very professional."
Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Smithtown Landworks
5.0(
5
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Matt to prepare a site for a shed we have ordered. He replied promptly for a request for an estimate. He explained what needed to be done and gave me a fixed date when he could do the work. Throughout the project, he kept me apprised of the progress and explained the choices that needed to be made. I was impressed with the care with which he approached every aspect of the project. Just a great guy to work with."
Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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