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Avatar for Northeast Stump Grinding, LLC
Northeast Stump Grinding, LLC
4.7(
55
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Tree stumps have been removed and the areas look like the stumps had never been there. It was done professionally. The proprietor called me shortly after I posted the project Sunday evening. We agreed that he would call me early Monday afternoon. He did so and asked if he could bring his equipment should we agree on a price. That did happen and I am very satisfied!"
Long Island Stump Grinding
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ADM Hauling and Excavation LLC
ADM Hauling and Excavation LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"-Communication exceptional; emails answered in a timely fashion -Estimate/charge was very fair in today's market -Arrived on time and started work immediately -Tree growth in field was cut as asked; a job well done I am very pleased with the completed job and would not hesitate to call ADM Hauling and Excavation again. Highly recommend!"
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Waterscapes of New England
Waterscapes of New England
3.9(
26
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Bristol, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He was excellent and did a very good job. He held to all of his promises and was very professional. He stayed with the price he originally quoted and he was very responsive to anything I asked. His son works with him and was also a pleasure to work with. ?I would highly recommend him."
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+9

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Quality Landscaping
Quality Landscaping
3.4(
27
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Bristol, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If every business was operating the way Jacob runs his...the world would be a much nicer and better place. I'm a retired US Marine and have been around for years...including dealing with a number of situations and problems all over the world..my life would have been a lot easier if I had been dealing with people of Jacob's mindset....people like Jacob are why Vet's like me are proud to serve....nicely done,Jacob, proud to know you###"
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
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+30

Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%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 Bristol, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Customers say: Quick response

"He responded to my request, promptly gave me a quote, did exactly what we agreed upon when he said he would do it, and all for less than three other quotes I received."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 Bristol, 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!"
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for DRC Excavation LLC
DRC Excavation LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Bristol, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Not only are we focused on quality work and outstanding results, we are also committed to educating our clients through our wide range of expertise, in turn creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time4 days
Avatar for Bucket & Blade
Bucket & Blade
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Bucket & Blade to regrade a 15% slope driveway that was damaged/washed away by heavy rain. Great communication on the prep work needed. Service completed at the estimated price and on time. They did a great job! Would definitely hire them again. We are very happy."
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Walkway Installation
Utility Trenching

+2

Response time3 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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