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Avatar for Travers Landscape Construction Engineering & Weatherstone Restoration, LLC
Travers Landscape Construction Engineering & Weatherstone Restoration, LLC
4.6(
356
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Serving Sandwich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1910

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Travers to have a chimney removed, some general demo (walls brought down to the studs) and a large amount of yard work (clearing a largely overgrown yard) on a home I recently purchased. With a large amount of work to tune up this house in a short window leading up to summer, time was of the essence. I spoke with Alex in their office several times leading up to the work. She was extremely helpful and responsive. She helped coordinate some of Mike's time for an estimate. While I initially called exclusively about removal of the chimney, the scope of the job grew after talking to Mike and understanding all the work they could do. After agreeing on full scope and price, Mike was able to schedule my job in on less than a weeks notice. I met the team day 1 at the house where they arrived right on time. All the guys on the team were friendly, professional and instilled confidence. I was shocked at how fast the progress was on the chimney. Day 2 the focus shifted to the yard while some of the team was still doing work in the house. They moved at break neck speed yet methodically and highly coordinated. They left after two days - There wasn't a single scratch on the old hardwoods I was hoping to preserve despite moving TONS of brick and mortar where the hearth once sat. They leveled the yard everywhere they removed trees and bushes with only patches of no grass being the only evidence work had even been done. They also patched the roof, somehow match up the pattern of a 20 or so year old roof so it appears a chimney never existed. I had never worked with Travers before and reviews online were the only reference I had to go on in hire them. I was cautiously optimistic they were the right company, but then they blew away my expectations! I will absolutely leverage them again for future jobs and strongly encourage others to call Travers as well. If your job needs to be done in a timely fashion and you want to maintain quality - this is the company to call."
Total Restoration/Retaining Wall
Demolition
Demolition
Demolition
Tree

+31

Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
4.3(
218
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Serving Sandwich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a fence in my backyard that was deteriorating. I contacted them and they came out quickly, gave me an estimate and fixed it within the week. The owner was really friendly and even offered to do some fix-ups on my house for the same price!"
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Kitchen
Stainless Steel Sink
Single Side Burner
Stair

+12

Response time2 days
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for S.H. Dunford Construction & Excavation
S.H. Dunford Construction & Excavation
4.9(
12
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Serving Sandwich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned cape cod business, owned and operated by native cape codder Sam Dunford. We have been in business since 2012 providing quality work at a competitive price. From septic systems and excavation, to landscape construction and hardscapes, S.H. Dunford is your one stop shop. Follow us on Facebook! Facebook.com/shdunford

Projects
Projects
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Asphalt Solutions Enterprises
4.5(
51
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Serving Sandwich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Drew and team did a great job of taking our vision and creating a beautiful walkway and driveway. They kept us informed of the progress and provided update pictures throughout the process. The work was done on time and within scope. Thank you Drew."
Our work
Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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JTC Contractors
2.8(
6
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Serving Sandwich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John communicated very well during the whole job and always asked if we were happy. He has the skill and ability to do the level of detail a custom deck requires. He and his crew were always here when they said they would be and they finished the job on time. My new composite deck looks great and we would definitely hire this pro again. The neighbors watched what he can do and have also asked John to price their home improvement projects."
septics and site work
new septic
setting tanks
gear
new leachfield

+1

Response time5 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pelican Landscaping
3.6(
41
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Serving Sandwich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They responded to our request to improve our yard right away. We got the estimate within an hour! They were so professional and efficient and the price was very reasonable too. We would highly recommend them for any landscaping project. Very happy with the results."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Perry Landscape & Yard Maintenance
5.0(
5
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Serving Sandwich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Perry Landscaping did an outstanding job! The team was professional, hardworking, and paid attention to every detail. My lawn and landscaping have never looked better. I highly recommend Perry Landscaping to anyone looking for quality work and excellent service."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

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. 

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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