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Avatar for Northeast Stump Grinding, LLC

Northeast Stump Grinding, LLC

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Northeast Stump Grinding, LLC

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 5 years of experience. We value honesty, integrity and will treat your property with respect and care. We offer tree stump removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He responded quickly, did an awesome job, and is a very nice person."

Rob C on August 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 5 years of experience. We value honesty, integrity and will treat your property with respect and care. We offer tree stump removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He responded quickly, did an awesome job, and is a very nice person."

Rob C on August 2025


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McLaughlin Contractors, LLC

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McLaughlin Contractors, LLC

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7 years of experience
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McLaughlin Contractors is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

McLaughlin Contractors is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023

Serving all of Grafton County and beyond, the professionals at Thomson Tree Service & Excavation are the go to, full service site-work, septic, and tree removal contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023


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Action Plumbing Heating And Air

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Action Plumbing Heating And Air

4.92(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
81 local quotes requested

Action Plumbing, Heating, and Air provides prompt and reliable services to homeowners and businesses. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured and able to repair or replace any plumbing or heating fixture inside or outside of your home or business. We stand behind our products and services by installing only quality materials and hiring only state licensed plumbers. At Action, we pride ourselves on practicing the highest standards in the business to ensure our customers are provided the best service possible. Take Action against your plumbing or heating problems and call Action! (833) 732-2288

"Zach from action was great, he was very professional, friendly and efficient, and did great work. I would 100% use action again based on my experience with Zach and the quality of work."

Wyatt M on August 2025

Action Plumbing, Heating, and Air provides prompt and reliable services to homeowners and businesses. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured and able to repair or replace any plumbing or heating fixture inside or outside of your home or business. We stand behind our products and services by installing only quality materials and hiring only state licensed plumbers. At Action, we pride ourselves on practicing the highest standards in the business to ensure our customers are provided the best service possible. Take Action against your plumbing or heating problems and call Action! (833) 732-2288

"Zach from action was great, he was very professional, friendly and efficient, and did great work. I would 100% use action again based on my experience with Zach and the quality of work."

Wyatt M on August 2025


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Northern Edge Land Maintenance

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Northern Edge Land Maintenance

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22 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

With over 7 years of hands-on experience, we specialize in forestry mulching, lawn clean-ups, minor and major grading, and tree stump grinding. Whether you need land cleared, your property reshaped, or your yard refreshed, we bring the equipment, skill, and precision to get the job done right. We're committed to delivering efficient, high-quality results that improve your landscape and increase property value. Locally owned and operated, we take pride in reliable service and lasting outcomes tailored to your needs.

"Derrik removed a fair amount of sand box sand that i was having a hard time disposing of, then dug out 5 cement footing to our old playground and finally leveled and landscaped a section of our back yard. I couldn't be more pleased with his work. He even discounted his original estimate because we did not need top soil and I and my neighbor assisted ( if you want to call it that) some of the raking. I highly recommend Derrick and Northen Edge phil and beth"

Philip M on November 2025

With over 7 years of hands-on experience, we specialize in forestry mulching, lawn clean-ups, minor and major grading, and tree stump grinding. Whether you need land cleared, your property reshaped, or your yard refreshed, we bring the equipment, skill, and precision to get the job done right. We're committed to delivering efficient, high-quality results that improve your landscape and increase property value. Locally owned and operated, we take pride in reliable service and lasting outcomes tailored to your needs.

"Derrik removed a fair amount of sand box sand that i was having a hard time disposing of, then dug out 5 cement footing to our old playground and finally leveled and landscaped a section of our back yard. I couldn't be more pleased with his work. He even discounted his original estimate because we did not need top soil and I and my neighbor assisted ( if you want to call it that) some of the raking. I highly recommend Derrick and Northen Edge phil and beth"

Philip M on November 2025


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Chandler Construction

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Chandler Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

We are a fully insured growing excavation company in southern NH. We specialize in house lots, additions, barn/garage slabs, drainage systems, yard reclamation, land reshaping, stumping, tree removal, utility trenching and house demo. 22 years of experience. we take pride in our work and try to satisfy the customer beyond expectation on every job.

"Was very pleased with the results great company"

James S on March 2022

We are a fully insured growing excavation company in southern NH. We specialize in house lots, additions, barn/garage slabs, drainage systems, yard reclamation, land reshaping, stumping, tree removal, utility trenching and house demo. 22 years of experience. we take pride in our work and try to satisfy the customer beyond expectation on every job.

"Was very pleased with the results great company"

James S on March 2022


"The 1964 bulkhead I had out back was replaced a year ago, but the wood and insulation underneath (the ceiling of the walkway underground to my basement under the back living room) took in water damage and the area was very musty for years. Tom Morneault of Morneault Environmental was the only guy I could find that would not only treat the wood to remove anything growing on it/get rid of the smell, but his team also removed old wood and insulation and re-insulated for me as part of the deal, which was still hundreds of dollars cheaper than the other companies I talked to, which would only remove the old wood and insulation, they don't put anything back in. Tom's team was here by 8:30 this morning and by 2pm they were done and it looks fantastic and smells crisp and clean. They didn't even stop for breaks or have to make any trips to get supplies, they had them all in the van, including the insulation boards. Very highly recommended if anyone is in the same situation."

Stephen T on June 2024

Veteran owned and operated with over a decade of experience in the demolition and environmental services.

"The 1964 bulkhead I had out back was replaced a year ago, but the wood and insulation underneath (the ceiling of the walkway underground to my basement under the back living room) took in water damage and the area was very musty for years. Tom Morneault of Morneault Environmental was the only guy I could find that would not only treat the wood to remove anything growing on it/get rid of the smell, but his team also removed old wood and insulation and re-insulated for me as part of the deal, which was still hundreds of dollars cheaper than the other companies I talked to, which would only remove the old wood and insulation, they don't put anything back in. Tom's team was here by 8:30 this morning and by 2pm they were done and it looks fantastic and smells crisp and clean. They didn't even stop for breaks or have to make any trips to get supplies, they had them all in the van, including the insulation boards. Very highly recommended if anyone is in the same situation."

Stephen T on June 2024


Superior Excavating Co., LLC

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Superior Excavating Co., LLC

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4 years of experience

At Superior Excavating NH, we offer a wide range of excavation services included, but not limited to; land clearing, brush removal, land leveling, foundations, light tree work, jack hammering, concrete removal, material hauling, material spreading, material delivery, footings, drainage, trenches and stump removal. We ensure that your project is completed safely and efficiently. Founded in 2019, Superior Excavating NH has been providing quality excavation services to the community. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to getting the job done right, on time and within budget.

At Superior Excavating NH, we offer a wide range of excavation services included, but not limited to; land clearing, brush removal, land leveling, foundations, light tree work, jack hammering, concrete removal, material hauling, material spreading, material delivery, footings, drainage, trenches and stump removal. We ensure that your project is completed safely and efficiently. Founded in 2019, Superior Excavating NH has been providing quality excavation services to the community. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to getting the job done right, on time and within budget.


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River View Construction Co.

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River View Construction Co.

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Welcome to River View Construction Co. Established in 2014 - We offer General Contracting, Excavation, Forestry Services, Plowing & Sanding. We are fully insured & reputable. We strive to provide an elite experience, seamless, professional & with sense of urgency.

Welcome to River View Construction Co. Established in 2014 - We offer General Contracting, Excavation, Forestry Services, Plowing & Sanding. We are fully insured & reputable. We strive to provide an elite experience, seamless, professional & with sense of urgency.


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Granite State Black Toppers

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Granite State Black Toppers

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Let Granite State Black Toppers put you on solid ground. At Granite State Black Toppers, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality material, experienced installation or repair, and the best customer care in the business. We pay attention every aspect of your project to help ensure that your project is completed on time and on budget, looks great, and can stand up to years of foot or vehicle traffic. We take your project seriously and the team at Granite State Black Toppers is focused on your satisfaction. Put our team to work on your next project. Contact Granite State Black Toppers today to request a quote.

Let Granite State Black Toppers put you on solid ground. At Granite State Black Toppers, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality material, experienced installation or repair, and the best customer care in the business. We pay attention every aspect of your project to help ensure that your project is completed on time and on budget, looks great, and can stand up to years of foot or vehicle traffic. We take your project seriously and the team at Granite State Black Toppers is focused on your satisfaction. Put our team to work on your next project. Contact Granite State Black Toppers today to request a quote.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

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