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Avatar for SEAN FARRELL EXCAVATION INC
SEAN FARRELL EXCAVATION INC
4.6(
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Serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding areas

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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.
Additional Photos

+3

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
4.3(
218
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Serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you are looking for an expert fence installation service provider Deâ Angele Landscape &Construction is the best solution. I can say this with full confidence because I have used their service for fence installation and I am very happy and satisfied with the output. That is why they are my first preference for these types of services."
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Kitchen
Stainless Steel Sink
Single Side Burner
Stair

+12

Response time2 days
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Marc Curtis DBA Construction Services
4.8(
38
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Serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding areas

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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%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Outdoorx, LLC
4.9(
34
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Serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Starling was polite and kept me well informed and the team was here earlier than expected. However, the team did a subpar job. Fall cleanup usually means; pickup leaves and yard debris and quickly mow the lawn for the winter. All they did was pick up the leaves. Debris from trees and shrubs were just moved to three different piles and left here. Left our yard items (chairs, small table, etc.) in disarray. Needless to say there was no mowing. Yard obviously looks better without a bunch of leaves, but the work was definitely not complete and I had to do half of it anyway. Will not hire again."
New walkway, sidding,driveway design
Design
Raised patio
Patio
Design

+20

Response time7 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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WS Builders Corp
4.1(
69
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Serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding areas

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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 PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
5.0(
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Serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had a great experience working with Prime Construction Company. The owners are very communicative and were able to accomplish my project timely and professionally. I would definitely use them again in the future and highly recommend them."
Porch Footing
Porch Footing
Water Service
Shrewsbury Coring
Shrewsbury Coring

+6

Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
Avatar for Edgar Landscaping and Construction
Edgar Landscaping and Construction
4.5(
104
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Serving Wellesley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The results were amazing. David and his crew came early and went right to work. They transplanted some very large hosta, pruned several flowering trees and bushes, and cut back several perennials. There was a huge amount of debris which they hauled away, leaving my yard â pristineâ and all set for winter. We will definitely use Edgar Landscaping and Construction agai.n."
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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