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L2 Homes
5.0(
13
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Serving Plainville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"NML Legacy was very responsive and quick to schedule. They prepared our space taking care of our belongings, completed the task start to finish and followed up to ensure we were pleased with the final result. Would recommend!"
Rubber Roof Install
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Complete Home Renovation

+8

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
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Serving Plainville, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I'm not going to lie, Diego and his crews is hardworking people and did a great job on landscaping. Prices is little bit high?... but I'm not sure since I don't know anything about landscaping. I am happy with my results. Definitely, hiring them again to do my next fence."
Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kevin Aulenbach Electrician
5.0(
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Serving Plainville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Generator would not start and if it did start, it would not run for long. Disassembled the carburetor, examined it and reassembled it. Engine starts and runs. All in his magic touch I guess. But I am very glad I now have a generator that runs since a storm is due to arrive within hours."
Home remodel
Home remodel
Home remodel
Home remodel
Home remodel

+30

Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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L.N Magalhaes & Co.
5.0(
2
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Serving Plainville, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are very happy with Luiz and his crew They removed many large trees to start the project and designed a beautiful outdoor area, we had LN Magalhaes install a blue stone patio, with a seating wall and an outdoor fireplace. We highly recommend these guys they are so easy to work with, very honest and fair, the crew was very polite and professional"
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
J&M General Construction
New to Angi

Serving Plainville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

J&M General Construction, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving South Weymouth, MA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!\n\n

Response time5 days
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RODENHISER EXCAVATING INC.
5.0(
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Serving Plainville, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team at Rodenhiser is highly recommended. I hired them to fill my yard over the process of about 6 months (we lost count on the yardage of fill, but it was probably around 2000yards). This only stopped when it was too wet to drive the trucks out to dump fill. After the fill was done, Rodenhiser loamed and graded my lawn the following spring. Throughout this time, I found that I was excited to see the truck drivers, equipment operators, and Bill Rodenhiser each time they stopped by to dump fill or move earth. I made the comment to my friends/family/coworkers that sometimes I think that Bill is more excited to landscape my yard than I am! I also spent a little time working with Bill on my yard, so I got to know him a bit. Bill works very hard, wants to get the job rolling immediately, and is very responsive to texts or changes in schedules. My yard now is unbelievable, far beyond what I thought I had hired Rodenhiser Excavating for and I will continue to be their client. My friends will likely be Rodenhiser’s client in the future. I have put some photos up of the before, during, and after"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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. 

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.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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