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Avatar for Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
5.0(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Edison for a small 1,000 sq ft backyard landscaping project in South Boston. He did a great job of listening to what I wanted, making recommendations, explaining different aspects of the project and completing it quickly. He neither oversold nor undersold and responded quickly to my questions with detailed suggestions, but always deferring to my decisions in the end. The finished product was very well-done and an amazing newly landscaped backyard."
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
4.3(
218
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, 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
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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WS Builders Corp
4.1(
69
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lexington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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A&J Stoneworks And Landscaping
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Rafael and his crew did an outstanding job getting our yard ready for the winter. The yard is spotless, they trimmed plants, even cut grass that we hadn’t asked them to do. Fast, very efficient, and good people to work with."
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchen

+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
68
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lexington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Zacarias to replace a very worn out gravel path in need of replacement with pavers. Rony was very helpful with the planning phase in listening to our needs and developing a quality project that incorporated what we wanted. The crew worked hard and in inclement weather to get the job done as discussed and planned. There was an issue that was due to a miscommunication with a contractor working on another project that abutted the path and Rony addressed the issue and made it right. We love the path and the costs were all clearly presented up front along with a very detailed plan for the work. The grass seed they planted which was a bonus they added in has grown some great grass, and the lighting they installed makes a huge difference."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time12 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Edgar Landscaping and Construction
4.4(
105
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job installing fence. I was on vacation when they came over and took down old fence and installed new one. When I came home, you wouldn’t know someone had been here except for the new fence. Yard was cleaner than I left it. Very satisfied customer"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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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. 

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. 

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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