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Avatar for Asphalt Solutions Enterprises
Asphalt Solutions Enterprises
4.5(
51
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kind people, hardworking. Prompt business. Fair pricing. Chose to add cobblestone edging to new driveway after it was already installed, it was done right away. Going to hire them for another job."
Our work
Response time3 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Murtagh Construction and Landscaping
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These young men were on time, courteous and done g a great job!"
Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Island Construction Corporation
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos was a great worker and communicator."
Deck renovation
Deck renovation
Deck renovation
Deck renovation
Deck renovation

+9

Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Primos LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Couldn’t be happier the work came out better than I thought it even could and they are great people to work with"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JPL Excavation
3.9(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had a broken hot tube removed. 2 young men showed up. They broke it apart and hauled it away. Very polite, efficient, work was done in a timely manner and left my patio very clean. Would hire again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Linny Constructions Inc
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Arrived on time, completed job quickly. They cleaned up well. Great job!"
Septic system
Excavation
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Schezer Excavation LLC
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went very well, he is very clean while he works, when I saw the finishing touch I felt great and I was more than happy when I saw it he was very professional and he wants to get the job done as soon as possible."
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+39

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shield Masonry & Construction
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nantucket, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired them because they had a reasonable price and they are so easy to work with as they did a great job on my roof and my chimney was leaking they rebuild it from the ground level up and I had not further leaks and they build my front step as it was all broken and they fix it and did a fantastic job for me"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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