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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Rockport - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rockport, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Diego and his crew did a great job! This was a large 1,200 square foot patio area renovation that included a paver patio, pea gravel patio, grass (sod), cobblestones and a new privacy fence. I then hired him to mulch the property (20 yards). He came when he said he would, cleaned up and got the whole project done in a little over a week. Highly recommend!!"
Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Annisquam Landcare, Inc.
4.3(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rockport, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I found this company arrived on time for original meeting, Their knowledge of what I needed was helpful and had good suggestions. When the date to start the job came, it was done on time and came out better than I had hoped for. I was very pleased using them and highly recommend them."
Renovation
 stream and pond
Renovation
 pond
 wall and pond

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ray Hamilton Trucking & Excavation
3.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rockport, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ray showed up on time for the estimate He said give him a couple days to write it up and again he kept his promise I got the estimate and he's going to schedule with me I will update this post when the job is completed but so far everything is going well"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Jenna
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rockport, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We're a hardworking independent local team that takes pride in providing reliable, affordable home improvement and property maintenance services. We believe in showing up on time, communicating clearly, treating every home with respect, and leaving every job cleaner than we found it.\n\nWhether you need help with furniture assembly, painting, lawn care, general handyman projects, cleaning, or home maintenance, we have experienced team members ready to help. For projects that require licensed electrical work, we work with a licensed electrician to ensure the job is completed safely and professionally.\nOur goal is simple: quality work, fair pricing, and satisfied customers. We understand your time is valuable, so we work efficiently while paying attention to the details that matter.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

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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