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Avatar for Ikon Imports LLC
Ikon Imports LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Konnaugh and his team were a pleasure to work with. They showed up on time, and after demolishing and removing a hot tub and a chicken coop, they left my yard practically spotless! They did such a great job, I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for junk removal or yard cleanup ??"
Organizing Items
Sorting items
Clean Room
Half Full Garage
Empty Garage

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
McAdams Excavation & Landscaping
4.3(
24
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The attention to detail of the work was top rate. We had three sink holes in our yard that they took care of for us, as well as spreading loam for us to start a lawn in the spring. I very highly recommend McAdams Excavation."
Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Twin Timber Construction
Twin Timber Construction
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Michael built a single family home in Laconia and his work was thoughtful, tasteful, and overall very well done. He was very responsive and quick to make any requested adjustments. I highly recommend Michael and his team for any renovations, improvements or building a home from start to finish!"
Laconia Custom Home
Laconia Custom Home
Laconia Custom Home
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mountainscapes Landscape Construction, LLC
Mountainscapes Landscape Construction, LLC
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We enjoyed the owner Chris and his company who preformed an outstanding job installing a fiberglass pool we never realized how involved it is I believe Chris could have install it blindfolded we are so happy what a very professional company."
Swimming Pools
Swimming Pools
Swimming Pools
Swimming Pools
Swimming Pools

+38

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
Avatar for Quantum Contracting, LLC
Quantum Contracting, LLC
4.3(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Tyler and his crew from Quantum Contracting LLC to build a 10 x 12 pool deck and they did an awesome job. Hardworking, pleasant and professional. They cleaned up the area every night when they left and when the project was completed. Very skilled in their detail and carpentry work. We are so pleased with the end result and look forward to using it this summer. We would hire them again for any project and we highly recommend them. Paula and Stephen Russell"
Small Garden
Complete Landscape Renovation
Grade Work
Brick Pathway
Small Retaining Wall

+23

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
A + Landscaping and Maintenance, LLC
4.1(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I will recommend Sean for the services performed. Excellent work. Very fairly priced. Will use him for all landscape services."
Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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. 

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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.

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.

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