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Echo Excavation
5.0(
8
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Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were having trouble with the melting snow and then rain water building up next to our foundation and knew we needed it fixed. We saw Echo Excavations signs locally so we decided it was time to call. Incredibly reasonable completion time and he has a mini excavator so he was able to do really precise work and you can tell he cares so much about what he does. He is already working on a second project for us to take down some trees and clear some land to open up our backyard for our two kids and are thrilled. My daughter loves when the owner Echo, comes with him she is the sweetest husky you will ever meet."
Excavation
Land clearing
Yard extension
Excavation
Yard extension

+34

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Marc Curtis DBA Construction Services
4.8(
38
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Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"For a 6000 sf lawn reconstruction from rocky excavation leftovers with 30 cy of loam. Marc fit me in next day. His equipment , skills, and attitude are top notch. In 5 hours he removed the bad excavated material, graded, prepped, and distributed the loam - ready to seed. He was excellent and very cost competitive."
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Lot Clearing/De-Stumping
Yard Drainage/Discharge system
Southbridge,MA

+12

Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TB Build, LLC
4.9(
7
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Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great job done on a very steep & difficult site. They came in with a meticulous and creative plan no other local contractors suggested. The team was always responsive, organized and kept the site in immaculate condition while they were working. Got the job with no change orders too! Would definitely hire again."
Footing Fabric
Compacted Stone
Compacted Gravel
Garage Frost Wall Excavation
Foundation Backfill

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TIMBER TIGER TREE SERVICE
4.7(
12
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Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I asked Isaac to advise on removing overhanging and dead trees and he promptly came to discuss and offer suggestions. Made sense. I accepted a very reasonable estimate for the work (removing about 8 large trees and trimming several more and cutting to stove length for me to split). He arrived on schedule with one worker and a couple trucks and did a great job over 2 1/2 days. Trees dropped expertly. Adjusted plans along the way as other needs became apparent. I was very happy with Timber Tiger and have recommended him to several others."
Response time4 days
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R Cox Enterprises
5.0(
5
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Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"From Perc Test to engineering and Installation of new septic system. The price was fair the installation went quickly. Ron even re seeded the area the new take was installed and the lawn grew in nicely! Very professional I would highly recommend this company to anyone in need of excavation or septic installation."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dukes, LLC
3.9(
288
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Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason did an excellent job power washing my roof in two locations. Informative, efficient, professional and courteous. The cost was very reasonable."
Ground crew
Logo
Truck and trailer
Haul away
logo 2

+36

Response time4 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Advanced Basement Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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

Knell walls
Knee Walls
After
Before
Concrete Work

+1

158 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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