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John James Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Lynnfield, 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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Pro Cut Landscape & Design
4.9(
183
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Serving Lynnfield, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bob and team did an amazing job removing 15+ dead bushes and small trees, weeding, and mulching a yard that was long overdue for landscaping work, highly recommend!"
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+1

Response time11 hrs
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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EJ Lopez Landscape, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Lynnfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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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 time7 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Edgar Landscaping and Construction
4.5(
104
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Serving Lynnfield, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great overall experience with Edgar Landscape! I would definitely recomend them and I will use them for future projects. Edgar was very responsive, offered me a great price for a White Vynil Fence and I LOVED how it came out. They were responsible, organize and communicative. I am planning on using them to do my patio (pavers) as well as level and put new grass in our backyard."
My jobs
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
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Serving Lynnfield, MA and surrounding areas

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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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Simple Greens Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Lynnfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Irrigation company I used to use has kept jacking up their rates for closings and activations. Simple Greens was HALF the cost. And they responded right away."
Blue Stone Patio - with Custom Kitchen
Retaining wall - Patio
Paver Driveway - Landscape design
Custom Outdoor Kitchen
Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Lynnfield, MA and surrounding areas

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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
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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. 

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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.

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