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Echo Excavation
5.0(
8
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Serving Templeton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were having trouble with the melting snow and then rain water building up next to our foundation and knew we needed it fixed. We saw Echo Excavations signs locally so we decided it was time to call. Incredibly reasonable completion time and he has a mini excavator so he was able to do really precise work and you can tell he cares so much about what he does. He is already working on a second project for us to take down some trees and clear some land to open up our backyard for our two kids and are thrilled. My daughter loves when the owner Echo, comes with him she is the sweetest husky you will ever meet."
Excavation
Land clearing
Yard extension
Excavation
Yard extension

+34

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Marc Curtis DBA Construction Services
4.8(
38
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Serving Templeton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"For a 6000 sf lawn reconstruction from rocky excavation leftovers with 30 cy of loam. Marc fit me in next day. His equipment , skills, and attitude are top notch. In 5 hours he removed the bad excavated material, graded, prepped, and distributed the loam - ready to seed. He was excellent and very cost competitive."
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Lot Clearing/De-Stumping
Yard Drainage/Discharge system
Southbridge,MA

+12

Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DiVerdi Site Solutions LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Templeton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a rookie in this area of landscaping, I needed an honest, understandable person to explain and explore my options for redesigning my yard which has a hill, old trees and other features that made it a real challenge. Robbie patiently provided this guidance without any pressure and was happy to explain ways in which I might reduce costs. This felt more like a partnership and I am grateful to have a professional I can trust to do a quality job. Thank you!"
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Dukes, LLC
3.9(
288
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Serving Templeton, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work took longer than expected due to equipment issues. Communication could have been better. However, the job was finished and I am satisfied. The trees removed were very large I was impressed with the expertise of the crew."
Ground crew
Logo
Truck and trailer
Haul away
logo 2

+36

Response time4 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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