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Carideo Services
5.0(
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Serving Atkinson, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank was great. Had him here to excavate for a shed and he did an excellent job. He was reasonably priced, knowledgeable, and friendly. Also dug conduit for electrical for it. Awesome guy and would love to work with him again."
Waterfront Excavating
Waterfront Excavating
Propane Tank Installment
Uunderground Propane tank
TJ MAXX Sign

+7

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JW's Landscape Construction, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Atkinson, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John and Cory installed a two level granite rock wall, granite steps and brick walkway to our front door, and it looks fantastic. We were impressed with their hard work and attention to detail. Particularly valuable to us was his background in this type of work which let him recommended design and arrangement ideas for us to consider, and which made the completed project better than we could imagine on our own. John made at least three visits to view the site, discuss options and sent pictures of similar projects. This assured we agreed on what would be done up front so there were no surprises. During the project he daily described what he was doing and the next steps. The granite blocks for the wall were carefully placed for the right look by individually hand splitting, sawing, or grinding for a custom fit. There was extensive work behind the wall to back-fill with stone and even anchor the large end posts with rebar to allow good drainage and stability. This type of detail is impressive since it is all out of sight behind the front blocks and will never be seen, but it will help assure the wall lasts for a long time to come. The same type of attention was given to the positioning, leveling, base preparation and placement of the brick walkway. The project was finished off with a layer of dirt/loam to allow plantings around the hardscape. John and Cory were easy to work with and stuck to the original estimate. Any potential changes were discussed and an estimate provided so we could decide whether or not to include the change. We are 100% satisfied with the outcome of this project. John F."
 Paver driveway drainage failing
 Old fronty entry
 New Home with no walkway
 Building a stone wall on the water in Dover
 Landscape timbers falling down

+221

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Ikon Imports LLC
5.0(
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Serving Atkinson, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a great experience with Ikon Imports! The team was on time, friendly, and worked quickly to remove all my junk. They made the process so easy, had great communication, and the pricing was fair. I’m really happy with how everything turned out . I definitely recommend them!! Thank you again Ikon Imports!"
Organizing Items
Sorting items
Clean Room
Half Full Garage
Empty Garage

+7

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Smithtown Landworks
5.0(
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Serving Atkinson, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Matt to prepare a site for a shed we have ordered. He replied promptly for a request for an estimate. He explained what needed to be done and gave me a fixed date when he could do the work. Throughout the project, he kept me apprised of the progress and explained the choices that needed to be made. I was impressed with the care with which he approached every aspect of the project. Just a great guy to work with."
Response time5 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Quality Property Services, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Atkinson, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had Rob demolish a 60 year old bathroom with an ancient cast iron tub. He did a great job in a very reasonable amount of time and carried it all away. I would hire him again."
Response time1 day
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

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.

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