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Avatar for Regenerative Gardenworks LLC
Regenerative Gardenworks LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Franconia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. Stayed on budget. Very professional. Involved me in every decision. Will hire again."
Garden Install
Driveway Install
Garden Design
Brush Hogging
Hardscape

+20

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LABRADOR EQUIPMENT SERVICES LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Franconia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Customers say: Quick response

"Great crew and amazing clean-up at the end!!! Pricing was good and fair... about right with the increase of everything around us... and maybe even a bit below market. Worth every penny! There is some real talent with these lads so hire them if they can fit you in to their schedule. ALSO... saved me BIG TIME when my water main let go a few months later. I WILL be calling them again... as soon as I find something else to break."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%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 Franconia, 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

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Green Acres Lawncare
4.3(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Franconia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn't rate the performance of the work,he hasn't started the job yet. Brian was very nice, showed up ,when he said he would. Got back to me very quickly to let me know he wanted the job"
Response time12 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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SW WOOD LLC
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Franconia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was very pleased with the work he did, he has a nice way of explaining things , I sure I will hire him again for other projects when needed he is a very pleasant person to deal with. Tank you Scott for being such a nice guy ."
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C&L Cass Construction
2.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Franconia, 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!"
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DRC Excavation LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Franconia, 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
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ADM Hauling and Excavation LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Franconia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small buisness delivering honest personalized service, and helping customers find the best solutions.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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.

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