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Avatar for Morton Excavation
Morton Excavation
4.9(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"All materials were removed and hauled off in a 30-ft dumpster. I was very satisfied with the demolition work ? everything was handled efficiently and professionally. Morton Excavation offers fair pricing and delivers quality results. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing excavation or demolition services."
Gallery
Fire Hydrant install
8in ductile iron / fire hydrant install
Culvert Drainage
Culvert Drainage

+11

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
Gagnons Excavating, LLC
4.8(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I really appreciated the great excavation and fill work that Roland Gagnon did for me. This was a driveway drainage project that required low spot filling and proper grading of the area. The driveway now has the proper slope and is draining properly. Roland went above and beyond my expectations, he will be my first call for any future work."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Four Tree Landscaping
4.7(
88
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This is our second season using Four Tree Landscaping, and once again, we are highly impressed. The quality of work is outstanding, and you can truly see the pride Matt and his crew take in maintaining our property. They pay attention to the small details, keep everything looking clean and sharp, and consistently go above and beyond. It’s clear they care about doing the job right and making sure their customers are happy. Thank you, Matt and crew, for all your hard work — it does not go unnoticed. We look forward to many more seasons working together!"
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Smithtown Landworks
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Waterscapes of New England
3.9(
26
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Waterscapes when our initial contractor abandoned the project and took our money, and they did a great job.  They were very communicative and sent regular status updates to us which we appreciated since we lived out of state.  Additionally, they finished the project in 10 days which was really impressive considering that they had to basically start from scratch  They also had competitive prices and cost-effective solutions to problems that satisfied all of our neighbors' concerns."
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+9

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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CZMGT LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Christian to remove tree stumps on our property. He gave us a price the next day and started work within a week. His work ethic is incredible—he left the site spotless and communicated clearly every step of the way. Since then, he’s regraded our driveway, removed an old chicken coop, and cleared brush. It’s safe to say Christian is our go-to contractor now."
Pine removal
Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

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