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"Schedule budget and quality were all on point. Good work environment"

Peter N on November 2024

Since starting in 2018, we have been giving our clients nothing but the best quality of work.

"Schedule budget and quality were all on point. Good work environment"

Peter N on November 2024


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JPL Excavation

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JPL Excavation

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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 10 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give JPL Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Jack and crew went beyond expectations. As a long time contractor, I’m impressed with their commitment to project. I spent the day watching them, Their skills are very obvious. Clearly enjoy what they do. It shows."

Bill G on April 2025

With over 10 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give JPL Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Jack and crew went beyond expectations. As a long time contractor, I’m impressed with their commitment to project. I spent the day watching them, Their skills are very obvious. Clearly enjoy what they do. It shows."

Bill G on April 2025


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L.N Magalhaes & Co.

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L.N Magalhaes & Co.

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Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Such great attention to detail, Very nice workers, great pricing, defense would recommend "

Lucas A on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Such great attention to detail, Very nice workers, great pricing, defense would recommend "

Lucas A on March 2025


Hugos Landscaping

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Hugos Landscaping

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hugos Landscaping offers only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results. We look forward to working with you! Call us today for all your lawn maintenance and landscaping needs!

Hugos Landscaping offers only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results. We look forward to working with you! Call us today for all your lawn maintenance and landscaping needs!


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Briggs Landscape Construction

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Briggs Landscape Construction

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Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

About Briggs Landscape Construction Here at Briggs Landscape Construction, Inc. we believe that in order to be a great Cape Cod landscape company we must combine a variety of concepts and practices. These include an understanding of the customer’s outdoor design ideas, a strong grasp of horticultural knowledge, solid construction principles and implement these with sound business practices to exceed your expectations without sacrificing quality. We look forward to discussing your ideas with you and translating them into reality using our top of the line equipment and quality conscious employees. Please feel free to review our Web Site, look at our Portfolio and then contact the proper service manager to start improving your property today. We are capable of handling large commercial landscape installations, and personal enough to cater to the small residential landscape requests. We strive to provide the best and to be the most responsive service in the business. Additional services: snow removal, snow plowing, sanding, hydroseeding, fertilizing, insect control, rototilling, tree work, land clearing.

About Briggs Landscape Construction Here at Briggs Landscape Construction, Inc. we believe that in order to be a great Cape Cod landscape company we must combine a variety of concepts and practices. These include an understanding of the customer’s outdoor design ideas, a strong grasp of horticultural knowledge, solid construction principles and implement these with sound business practices to exceed your expectations without sacrificing quality. We look forward to discussing your ideas with you and translating them into reality using our top of the line equipment and quality conscious employees. Please feel free to review our Web Site, look at our Portfolio and then contact the proper service manager to start improving your property today. We are capable of handling large commercial landscape installations, and personal enough to cater to the small residential landscape requests. We strive to provide the best and to be the most responsive service in the business. Additional services: snow removal, snow plowing, sanding, hydroseeding, fertilizing, insect control, rototilling, tree work, land clearing.


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Real Dry Waterproofing - Holyoke

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Real Dry Waterproofing - Holyoke

4.92(
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Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned business since 1982. All long term employees, no salesman and an owner are on every job. We do not sub-contract unless it is a area of expertise outside of our field of business. We do offer financing and payment plans.

"Steve and his crew did an outstanding job!"

Kenneth L on July 2021

Family owned business since 1982. All long term employees, no salesman and an owner are on every job. We do not sub-contract unless it is a area of expertise outside of our field of business. We do offer financing and payment plans.

"Steve and his crew did an outstanding job!"

Kenneth L on July 2021


"We noticed a slight leak around the base of the main-bath toilet, so we called a few plumbers. Aqua was the only one that had a live person answer the phone. Megan from Aqua took down the information on our plumbing issue and indicated a plumber could come out first thing the next morning. Tyler, the plumber from Aqua, called us first thing that morning to say he was on his way. He arrived shortly after with his assistant, and he replaced the toilet wax wing with two rings. We also asked him to check the slow-draining sink in the main bath, which he snaked. He then made sure both the toilet and sink drain were working well. Megan from the office left a voicemail the other morning to check on things. The job went well from Megan's scheduling and "after-care" call to Tyler's work."

Gary S on January 2022

Plumbing, Tank-less/ On-demand Water Heaters, Heating, High Efficiency Boilers, Ductless Air Conditioners,

"We noticed a slight leak around the base of the main-bath toilet, so we called a few plumbers. Aqua was the only one that had a live person answer the phone. Megan from Aqua took down the information on our plumbing issue and indicated a plumber could come out first thing the next morning. Tyler, the plumber from Aqua, called us first thing that morning to say he was on his way. He arrived shortly after with his assistant, and he replaced the toilet wax wing with two rings. We also asked him to check the slow-draining sink in the main bath, which he snaked. He then made sure both the toilet and sink drain were working well. Megan from the office left a voicemail the other morning to check on things. The job went well from Megan's scheduling and "after-care" call to Tyler's work."

Gary S on January 2022


Real Dry Waterproofing - Scituate

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Real Dry Waterproofing - Scituate

4.86(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned business since 1982 and 2016 Angie's List Super Service Award winner. All long term employees, no salesman and the two owners are on every job. We do not sub-contract unless it is a field of expertise outside of our field of business. We do offer financing and payment plans.

"The entire experience, from start to finish, was a pleasure, which we were not expecting. From the time Curt came out to take a look at our issue, from the time the team was wrapping up the work, everyone was extremely professional and friendly. We always heard from Curt when he said we would hear from him, and the team on-site was a hard-working group of professionals. The quote from Real Dry was about 3k less than competitors. There were no high-pressure sales tactics, and no surprise add-ons to the quote. And the work they performed is top notch! They did a fantastic job and they will be my go-to company for any services they offer. We are very happy with the entire experience!"

Tristan B on June 2022

Family owned business since 1982 and 2016 Angie's List Super Service Award winner. All long term employees, no salesman and the two owners are on every job. We do not sub-contract unless it is a field of expertise outside of our field of business. We do offer financing and payment plans.

"The entire experience, from start to finish, was a pleasure, which we were not expecting. From the time Curt came out to take a look at our issue, from the time the team was wrapping up the work, everyone was extremely professional and friendly. We always heard from Curt when he said we would hear from him, and the team on-site was a hard-working group of professionals. The quote from Real Dry was about 3k less than competitors. There were no high-pressure sales tactics, and no surprise add-ons to the quote. And the work they performed is top notch! They did a fantastic job and they will be my go-to company for any services they offer. We are very happy with the entire experience!"

Tristan B on June 2022


TANK REMOVAL SVC

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TANK REMOVAL SVC

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Servicing Cape cod, the Islands & South Shore 58 Willow Ave, Hyannis MA 02601 When in doubt...Take it Out TRS is a locally owned and operated Cape Cod Company. Owners, James Shaunessey and Rick Mahoney, are on site at every job. Your removal will be handled safely and efficiently. Safety is our first priority at TRS. We work directly with local fire departments and obtain all necessary permits for removal and replacement. If an environmental consult is required we can refer you to an expert in the area. TRS provides expert, timely removal and replacement of your home heating oil tank. ~ Removal & Replacement of Home Heating Oil Tanks ~ Underground Removal Disposal Free Estimates Fully Insured Environmental Services Available Replacement is the safest way to avoid a possibly hazardous situation. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

"They had to cancel once due to another job not being honest about the scope of work needed. Rescheduled and did a great job getting the old tank out and filling in the holes."

Keith B on July 2018

Servicing Cape cod, the Islands & South Shore 58 Willow Ave, Hyannis MA 02601 When in doubt...Take it Out TRS is a locally owned and operated Cape Cod Company. Owners, James Shaunessey and Rick Mahoney, are on site at every job. Your removal will be handled safely and efficiently. Safety is our first priority at TRS. We work directly with local fire departments and obtain all necessary permits for removal and replacement. If an environmental consult is required we can refer you to an expert in the area. TRS provides expert, timely removal and replacement of your home heating oil tank. ~ Removal & Replacement of Home Heating Oil Tanks ~ Underground Removal Disposal Free Estimates Fully Insured Environmental Services Available Replacement is the safest way to avoid a possibly hazardous situation. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

"They had to cancel once due to another job not being honest about the scope of work needed. Rescheduled and did a great job getting the old tank out and filling in the holes."

Keith B on July 2018


"Excellent work. Came on time and did a professional job. No worries and no problems. Definitely recommend"

Stephen L on April 2025

Residential and commercial asphalt surfacing, excavation for underground utilities and septic systems & aggregate hauling.

"Excellent work. Came on time and did a professional job. No worries and no problems. Definitely recommend"

Stephen L on April 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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. 

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