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John James Excavating
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Evertrust Landscaping & Tree Care
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"We needed to clear our long driveway, the work included tree trimming. We’re happy with the work. Great job."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Junior's Landscaping
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding job done by juniors landscaping. Highly recommended"
Lawn maintenance
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+47

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
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D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Merrimac, 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! This was a large 1,200 square foot patio area renovation that included a paver patio, pea gravel patio, grass (sod), cobblestones and a new privacy fence. I then hired him to mulch the property (20 yards). He came when he said he would, cleaned up and got the whole project done in a little over a week. Highly recommend!!"
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+8

Response time3 days
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Rabbit Hardscape & Excavation
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Back yard was a big mess Javi and he?s team show up to get it done we are so satisfied with the results I would highly recommend them can?t complain about the price every dollar was worth"
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Planting
Planting

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Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Smithtown Landworks
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I posted on Angi and Matt responded immediately and was friendly and professional. He made an access entry from the original basement wall into my addition. There was little to no cleanup for me after! Job well done to Matt and Dickie. I highly recommend Smithtown Landworks."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Mike & Macs Junk Removal
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and McKenna were outstanding to do business with. They provided a quote they were on time and Efficient and above all are professional and friendly. My experience was a great one and I will be hiring them again and referring them to others. Excellent business in Hudson."
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BEAR ROCK HARDSCAPES LLC
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Bear rock Hardscapes to replace my driveway drain and regrade a portion of the driveway, and the entire experience was excellent from start to finish. Communication was clear and consistent throughout the project. Dan was the epitome of professionalism, and the pricing was fair and reasonable. Bear Rock delivers high-quality professional work and leaves the property spotless only beautifully finished landscape remains."
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ADM Hauling and Excavation LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Merrimac, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very responsive and reliable. Laid out exactly what needs to be done and done well."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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. 

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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