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Avatar for Bourke Remodeling and Home Improvements
Bourke Remodeling and Home Improvements
4.9(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Taunton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bourke Remodeling has done beautiful work at my home. Theyâ ve been my main go to for many of my projects. Thanks to them i have a lovely brick patio, a picture window, and a great walk in shower! They are super reliable very reasonably priced and always communicated very well ! At the moment theyâ re doing a desperately needed foundation upgrade on my older home I highly recommend them and am extremely happy with how all of my home projects have turned out."
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Kitchen remodel

+40

Response time2 days
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Gomes
4.9(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Taunton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a terrific job! Very courteous and professional. Furthermore, went beyond the initial request and fixed another part without asking! Would definitely hire again, and again, and again. Plan to."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Vcoelho General Services
4.4(
60
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Taunton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"The Vcoelho team was professional and did an excellent repair on my damaged fence. The estimate/bid for the repair and the work was completed promptly. Excellent communication from the team throughout the process."
Response time1 day
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Dorego Construction, LLC
4.3(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Taunton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Westley and his crew are professional, courteous, efficient and reliable. I had several companies come out and quote our excavation project. Most either never got back to us with quotes or told us the scope of work would take weeks/months to complete. Westley not only gave me a quote on the spot, but started later that week. In two days, they had the work completed that others told us would take weeks to finish. Aside from the initial excavation and land clearing, he also handled our foundation prep, facilitated our foundation being poured and did the final finish work (getting our driveway re-pitched, installing a run-off drain, etc). If you're looking to hire a company who do what they say and do it professionally, you owe it to yourself to hire Dorego construction. Thank you again, guys!"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Coulstring construction Inc
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Taunton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cameron showed up right on time, measured and marked off the site and went to work. Excavated the site, spread and leveled 5 yards of 3/4? stone. The Reeds Ferry foreman complimented Cameron?s work. I have more work to do and Cam and his excavator can do the heavy lifting. Highly recommend Cameron."
Excavation Site
Driveway and yard grading
Driveway and yard grading
Driveway and yard grading
Driveway and yard grading

+9

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for K&D Dirtworks
K&D Dirtworks
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 Taunton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Had some scrap and other rubbish laying around my yard that I wanted cleared. I found K&D and inquired about having it removed. They responded in a timely manner and were very reasonable with pricing and flexible with availability. Will definitely be using K&D for all future needs. Could not recommend them enough!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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