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Echo Excavation
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Royalston, 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

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Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Triple 7 Excavation & Construction
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Royalston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had David come in and do some grading and site prep for a concrete patio. Was prompt with his response and quote. Price was very affordable! Once we got it scheduled the crew got the work done quickly. Would highly recommend!!!"
Concrete Patio Extension
Shrub Removal
Shrub Removal
Shrub Removal
Shrub Removal

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dukes, LLC
4.0(
290
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Royalston, 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
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Dukes Waste Management & More
4.4(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Royalston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Travis and Todd were friendly, helpful, and efficient - it was a pleasure to have them haul away our mattress and bed frame!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Mossman Land Management
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Royalston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

-Grading \n-Excavation\n-Drainage \n-Seeding\n-Material removal\n-Fencing \n\nWe work hard as a team to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. With a reliable and dedicated team, we look forward to working with you on your next project. All questions and or inquires are always welcome!\n\nWe specialize in grading, drainage, excavation, fencing, landscape design/ideas, and general lawn maintenance.

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D&M good construction
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Royalston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I am an independent contractor in central massachusetts. I have and excavator, skid steer, dump trailer and a hauling trailer. I offer services such as trenching, digging, grading, land clearing, drainage, hauling and stone driveways. I try to give fair prices and focus on honest communication. My website is dmgood.com give it a look! Im happy to talk about any job you need help with if I cant help myself I will point you in the right direction.

100 ft trench
100 ft trench
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Triple B Remodeling, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Royalston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Triple B Remodeling, LLC offers quality services to clients at reasonable prices. Our courteous staff has the professional tools and experience necessary to help with all your needs. We specialize in interior and exterior painting, flooring, tile, cabinet refinishing, trim and decorative molding installation, landscape installation and lawn care . Call today to get in touch with our staff, and to learn more about what we have to offer!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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. 

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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