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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
14 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
9 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
18 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

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

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