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E & Z EXCAVATION LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hooksett, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired EZ excavation for site, prep work and sewer line installation. ERIC was prompt and professional with reasonable prices. Everything went great. I would recommend him for any project."
Rock wall
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Rick wall
Culvert
Culvert

+8

Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Dags Excavation
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Serving Hooksett, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Came out very quickly and did a great hydroseed job on part of my yard that had a slope. Very happy with the result!"
Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Carideo Services
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Serving Hooksett, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank was great. Had him here to excavate for a shed and he did an excellent job. He was reasonably priced, knowledgeable, and friendly. Also dug conduit for electrical for it. Awesome guy and would love to work with him again."
Waterfront Excavating
Waterfront Excavating
Propane Tank Installment
Uunderground Propane tank
TJ MAXX Sign

+7

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
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NH Projects LLC
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Serving Hooksett, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"NH Projects LLC Timely and meticulous . Showing great attention to detail. We had some water damage and the floors and some walls had to be replaced. We had an old electric heater that had to be disconnected and they placed a call to a electrican and he was here that day , we also needed a plumber and they were able to get a plumber here also the same day. Talk about a complete package. We were beyond pleased. 5 ***** stars no doubt. Paul & Christina from Nashua NH."
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Our Work
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+8

Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Corriveau Construction Company
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Serving Hooksett, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

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"I could not be happier with the work performed by Bob and his team. They were extremely profession, delivered everything promised, were prompt and friendly! Our project turned out even better than we thought possible and the cost was extremely fair. I would highly recommend Corriveau Construction!!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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