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Avatar for Masonry Plus
Masonry Plus
4.9(
21
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

I have been in the construction industry for over 40 years. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We are fully licensed for all your home improvement projects from hardscapes to additions, decks and fence install. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! \n

Walkway - Worcester, MA
Walkway - Worcester, MA
Retaining wall with steps
Retaining wall with steps
Patio

+51

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TB Build, LLC
4.9(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

|| Excavation | Superior Walls Foundations | Project Management | General Contracting | Timber Block Custom Homes | Hollow Core Plank Precast | Custom Home Building || \n \nAll of your site work needs can be achieved through TB Build. From land clearing, foundation excavation, underground utilities, concrete slabs, and retaining walls, to the finishing touches on your land. TB Build can help transform your land into something beautiful and well-designed. \n \nCertified Installer for Superior Walls throughout New England. We are your full-service provider for designing, engineering, installing, and servicing the highest-performing insulated concrete walls in the business. \n \nDo you have a project that you have been thinking about but have questions about what it takes to build? We are here to discuss any site work or construction project and start to build your road map.

Footing Fabric
Compacted Stone
Compacted Gravel
Garage Frost Wall Excavation
Foundation Backfill

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc. 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.

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R Cox Enterprises
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"From Perc Test to engineering and Installation of new septic system. The price was fair the installation went quickly. Ron even re seeded the area the new take was installed and the lawn grew in nicely! Very professional I would highly recommend this company to anyone in need of excavation or septic installation."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evergreen Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Corp.
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

We are a locally owned and operated company with 30+ years of lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

Sod Installation
Sod Installlation
Sod Installlation
Sod Installlation
Sod Installlation

+16

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Boston Kings Transport, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are 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.

Response time2 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Earth Shaper Services
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Southbridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look \nforward to earning your business!

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

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 mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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.

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