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John James Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Nahant, 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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C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
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Serving Nahant, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. It was rainy really hard but this was the only day that worked for my family so the company came and did the work as scheduled. They worked late into the evening to get the job done. Looks great!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Outdoorx, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Nahant, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Warranties offered

"Outdoor X created a landscape centered on the stone wall they designed and constructed which has become the focus of the property. The work is beautifully done with stone work and plantings and frames the area integrating the previous elements of the landscape. I highly recommend Outdoor X."
New walkway, sidding,driveway design
Design
Raised patio
Patio
Design

+20

Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Edgar Landscaping and Construction
4.5(
104
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Serving Nahant, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The results were amazing. David and his crew came early and went right to work. They transplanted some very large hosta, pruned several flowering trees and bushes, and cut back several perennials. There was a huge amount of debris which they hauled away, leaving my yard â pristineâ and all set for winter. We will definitely use Edgar Landscaping and Construction agai.n."
My jobs
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Hernandez Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Nahant, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Hernandez Landscaping & Construction is a Boston-area contractor specializing in landscaping, hardscaping, and home remodeling. We build patios, retaining walls, decks, outdoor stairs, install artificial grass, provide lawn care and tree removal, and complete bathroom remodels. Our team focuses on quality craftsmanship, honest pricing, and dependable service on every project.

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D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
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Serving Nahant, 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!!"
Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Republic Masonry
5.0(
23
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Serving Nahant, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Henry responded to my inquiry in record time. He said what he was going to do and he worked diligently until the job was done. He was straightforward and kept me informed. He was neat with his work. He made our brick wall and columns look so much better. Henry is a very skilled Mason and I would hire him with no hesitation."
10x14 Concrete Patio
10x14 Pour Day
The Next Day
10x14 Concrete Patio
Clients Review

+2

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
66
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Serving Nahant, 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
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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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. 

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.

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 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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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