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Avatar for Faulkner Driveway Repair and Trees, LLC
Faulkner Driveway Repair and Trees, LLC
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called for a estimate to repair a private rd with two houses on it. He came out in a timely matter and took the time to share what would be the best solution based on his experience. We hired him to build up and grate the driveway/private rd. He showed up during the time frame he said he would and built up and graded the driveway/private rd as well as pitched it so that water wouldnâ t pool. He is just a great guy with a ton of experience to help the customer make the best informed decision. Will use Faulkner for any needs we have in the future hands down."
In process
Drainage Work
Topped and Graded
Completed
Compacted

+24

Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Smitty's  Landscaping, LLC
Smitty's Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
37
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Seth was great at asking what I was looking for and suggesting ideas for the yard. The work was great & timely matter. Good for their price too. Recommend to others."
After
Before
After
Before
After

+17

Response time2 days
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
High Bank Excavation & Sitework, LLC
4.3(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the project was excavation of an overgrown back yard area, with tree cutting and small retaining wall to offset a deep slope. Great job, and very helpful and friendly....very professional."
 Main Walkway - Before
 Regrading back yard
 5 Bedroom Septic System Install
 Main Entry - Before
 Trenching for Sprinkler System

+18

Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Ikon Imports LLC
Ikon Imports LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I found myself in a very unique and unfortunate situation that was resulting in serious fines and threats from the city. The state provided me resources to get out of this situation as it needed to be done in a timely manner and was not in the realm of most disposal companies descriptions. Through Angie's list I found this company, not only were they on the phone but they even came out and did a pre-sight inspection, they scheduled service in a timely manner and worked with us in every way they could! They went above and beyond to rescue us and provide a full service. They got the massive job done in only 2 hours, cleaned up when they left, made attempts to make the area more presentable despite weather having been the cause, and even cut some stumps and took additional waste not listed with them! 10/10 would recommend this company, provided their information to my contact at the state in this matter, and I will be working with this company again for my future needs!"
Organizing Items
Sorting items
Clean Room
Half Full Garage
Empty Garage

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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On Task Construction LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are 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.\n\nTrip charge $100 will be taken off the contracted amount once agreement is signed.

Spray foam
Spray foam
Spray foam
Deck build
Deck build

+4

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Avatar for Leonard Landscaping
Leonard Landscaping
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Leonard landscaping has been maintaining all aspects of my home. Performing mulching, mowing, weed wacking, spring clean up tree trimming. They do great work at reasonable prices. I highly recommend them."
Lawn Mowing
Lawn Mowing
Flower Beds
Flower Beds
Flower Beds

+3

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

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.

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