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Kaynicki Janitorial
4.7(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Andover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Serving our community since 1998, Kaynicki Janitorial delivers dependable, high-quality cleaning and site services. We specialize in everything from commercial janitorial maintenance and post-construction cleaning to light demolition, building site preparation, and junk/debris removal. With over two decades of hands-on experience, we get the job done right the first time. Contact us today for a estimate!

Recommended by81%of homeowners
Dolloff Lawncare
3.1(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Andover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Customers say: Quick response

"Mr. Dolloff was prompt in his response to our inquiry into landscaping projects we were considering. He gave us a free estimate on several projects. The cost seemed very fair and we had him complete a quarter of the entire project ~ grooming a hillside with severe erosion and creating a parking area for 2 cars. The hillside is beautiful. Exactly what we wanted and better than we expected. The parking area was not what I would call satisfactory. But in all honesty, they completed both jobs on time but unfortunately it was just the day before we got all that heavy rain the weekend of October 21st. We are planning for him to complete the other landscaping we need down and he offered to clean up the parking area as soon as the weather settles down."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
C&L Cass Construction
2.8(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Andover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Chris worked with my schedule to get a foundation in and also fixed up my driveways, made great suggestions. He showed up and completed the work exactly as he promised and kept the site tidy all through the project. A pleasure to work with!"
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jenna
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Andover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We're a hardworking independent local team that takes pride in providing reliable, affordable home improvement and property maintenance services. We believe in showing up on time, communicating clearly, treating every home with respect, and leaving every job cleaner than we found it.\n\nWhether you need help with furniture assembly, painting, lawn care, general handyman projects, cleaning, or home maintenance, we have experienced team members ready to help. For projects that require licensed electrical work, we work with a licensed electrician to ensure the job is completed safely and professionally.\nOur goal is simple: quality work, fair pricing, and satisfied customers. We understand your time is valuable, so we work efficiently while paying attention to the details that matter.

Yager Transportation & Excavation
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Andover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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SBuss Excavation
4.0(
50
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Andover, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"We loved working with Sean - we were redoing our driveway and in that process we found out that we needed had to have a French drain installed through half our property. This was extremely anxiety provoking but Sean was extremely communicative - he even connected with our paving company to make sure all the work that he did would support their project as well. He showed up on time and made sure the job was done well. He followed up with us numerous times to make sure we didnâ t have any issues. Highly recommend and would hire him again for other (hopefully planned) projects on our property."
Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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