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Avatar for SEAN FARRELL EXCAVATION INC
SEAN FARRELL EXCAVATION INC
4.6(
84
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. did an excellent job installing a driveway drainage system at my home. The quality of the materials was commendable, and Michael and the project team executed the work very effectively from start to finish. The team's clear expertise showed through. I highly recommend Sean Farrell Excavation Inc.!"
Basement dig out
Equipment ready
Typical sewer pipe installation ready for backfill
Foundation dig out - ready for forms and concrete pour.
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+3

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
5.0(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Our project included a spring clean-up, garden edging, the replacement of patio jointing compound, as well as the addition of loam, seed, mulch, and gravel. We are very pleased with the work completed on our property. Edison is a consummate professional. He offered multiple helpful suggestions to improve the appearance and functionality of our property. Would definitely recommend his company to others."
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for W Ramirez Tree Service & Landscaping
W Ramirez Tree Service & Landscaping
4.8(
42
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did a great job, and we ended up hiring them for other landscaping works. They always do a great job with fair pricing, show up on time, respond timely, take time to clean up thoroughly after work is done, and are conscientious. We plan to hire them for the next project."
Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for WS Builders Corp
WS Builders Corp
4.1(
69
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am 86 years old. Have never had a greater bunch of guys working in cold weather for 12 hours to finish my fence. Worked into the evening on a cold day under floodlights to wrap up the job as promised. Even took the time after a long hard day to clean up all debris. Exceptional bunch of guys. Will have them back again for any other projects around my home. I rated them 5 stars but only 4.5 stars showed in review. Should be 10 stars."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Edgar Landscaping and Construction
Edgar Landscaping and Construction
4.5(
104
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job installing fence. I was on vacation when they came over and took down old fence and installed new one. When I came home, you wouldn’t know someone had been here except for the new fence. Yard was cleaner than I left it. Very satisfied customer"
My jobs
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Simple Greens Landscaping, LLC
Simple Greens Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
19
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

SIMPLE GREENS LANDSCAPING takes pride in providing quality landscape services to Greater Boston and the North Shore. Our services range from custom landscape design and installation, to reliable, budget friendly landscape maintenance. Whether your landscape needs are large or small, Simple Greens Landscaping is equal to the task.\n\nOur mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality landscape services available. Our attention to detail and commitment to customer service and satisfaction makes SIMPLE GREENS LANDSCAPING the last company you will ever need.

Blue Stone Patio - with Custom Kitchen
Retaining wall - Patio
Paver Driveway - Landscape design
Custom Outdoor Kitchen
Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for Niteroi Masonry
Niteroi Masonry
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Niteroi Masonry is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Stone wall
Epoxy floor
Closing brick window
Stone wall
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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