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Avatar for Echo Excavation
Echo Excavation
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving West Townsend, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Curtice and his brother were simply excellent. Echo quoted the job and did it the next day, speak about timely !! They were very professional and performed quality work with grading and soil preparation. I'm a very pleased customer and would recommend them to anyone needing excavation. Their pricing is very reasonable."
Excavation
Land clearing
Yard extension
Excavation
Yard extension

+34

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Flowers Garden Services, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Townsend, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a bunch of projects that were piling up and this team was able to take care of all of them in one day with the skills to take care of everything. And their pricing was so fair will make it easy for us to hire them again. I highly recommend them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Schade Landscape & Construction
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Townsend, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. The owner does a wonderful job. Our walkway was completed on time for our daughter’s graduation party. The walkway is beautiful! Making the front of our house so much nicer. We would definitely recommend Schade landscaping to anyone needing a walkway or patio. We would use him again if we have anything else that needs landscaping work. Thank you for making our home more beautiful!"
Call (508) 735-2405
Landscape Design/Install
Landscape Design/Install
Landscape Design/Install
Landscape Design/Install

+2

Response time3 days
Response rate90%
D&M good construction
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving West Townsend, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I am an independent contractor in central massachusetts. I have and excavator, skid steer, dump trailer and a hauling trailer. I offer services such as trenching, digging, grading, land clearing, drainage, hauling and stone driveways. I try to give fair prices and focus on honest communication. My website is dmgood.com give it a look! Im happy to talk about any job you need help with if I cant help myself I will point you in the right direction.

100 ft trench
100 ft trench
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Triple B Remodeling, LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Townsend, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Triple B Remodeling, LLC offers quality services to clients at reasonable prices. Our courteous staff has the professional tools and experience necessary to help with all your needs. We specialize in interior and exterior painting, flooring, tile, cabinet refinishing, trim and decorative molding installation, landscape installation and lawn care . Call today to get in touch with our staff, and to learn more about what we have to offer!

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GTL Forest Products
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving West Townsend, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to GTL Forest Products! With over 35 years in the industry, we specialize in land clearing and tree removal. Our equipped team has the professionalism, reliability, and experience to help you with your next project so call us for a free quote!\n\n

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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