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John James Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John James was great! John came out , listened to what we wanted offered a few suggestions. It was over a month later when we were finally ready to have the work done and he was able to come out with a couple of days notice .He demolished the out building , graded and re-sloped our land laid down some fill. He gave us a reasonable price and did the job to expectations!. Great to work with!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
5.0(
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C2G was excellent during the entire process. they had a quote to my in less than 24 hours and promptly answered my questions when I called them. Once I selected them they were able to schedule the job just a few days out and I could not have been more satisfied with the outcome. The two workers who did the job were knowledgeable and respectful. In over 20 years of home ownership I would have to say this was the best experience I ever had with a home contractor."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Outdoorx, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Warranties offered

"Outdoor X created a landscape centered on the stone wall they designed and constructed which has become the focus of the property. The work is beautifully done with stone work and plantings and frames the area integrating the previous elements of the landscape. I highly recommend Outdoor X."
New walkway, sidding,driveway design
Design
Raised patio
Patio
Design

+20

Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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UAM Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They responded to my request to look at my project immediately, and came to my house the same day to look at the job. They were able to do my project within 2 days, after I spoke to him. it wasnâ  t a huge project but it was urgent because I had water leaking into my basement from the rain. They Excavated around a cinderblock foundation, put on waterproofing on the cinderblock in the same day, they came back the next morning (Christmas Eve!) And backfilled the dirt and finished in a couple hours. They cleaned up everything beautifully when they were done. They did a Great job, and I couldnâ  t be happier with him. I well definitely use them again, and I would highly recommend them!"
New sod installation
New sod installation
New sod installation
New sod installation
New sod installation

+126

Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Edgar Landscaping and Construction
4.5(
104
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The results were amazing. David and his crew came early and went right to work. They transplanted some very large hosta, pruned several flowering trees and bushes, and cut back several perennials. There was a huge amount of debris which they hauled away, leaving my yard â pristineâ and all set for winter. We will definitely use Edgar Landscaping and Construction agai.n."
My jobs
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
66
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the workers showed up on time, they were diligent workers, polite...and I am very satisfied with the results of the tree removal and clean up."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time12 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Chambers Heating & A.C. Service
4.5(
51
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found Chambers Heating and AC thru Angie's list and Stephen reached out to me the same day. We set up an appointment and Kevin came out the very next day. Kevin showed up on time and fixed our issues right away. He was kind and professional. He also gave me some tips to keep my system in tip-top shape. The price was very fair and they have gained my business. I will hire them again for future repairs and maintenance."
93% High Efficiency Gas Furnace with AC
Baseboard Zone on a Steam Boiler
Supply Header with Circulators
Before Pic w/zone valves & Loose Wiring
Gas Fired tankless water heater

+6

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Davis & Sons
2.5(
13
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Serving Salem, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Davis and Sons completed a number of challenging projects for my wife and I. First, David Davis completed the trench work for installing an undeground electric utility that required him working closely with the municipal wiring inspector and my electrician. He also installed a large, steel rebar reinforced retaining wall in our backyard -- which was a tight space to maneuver. Davis also built us a very attractive concrete driveway and supporting L-shaped wall to replace a rotten, wood timber wall on the front of our house. Many of our neighbors have commented on the attractive retaining wall and driveway David Davis built for us."
framing stage
birch ln
 excavation
birch ln
 footing/stone

+6

Response time4 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

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