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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%
3 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

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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