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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Hudson - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Dags Excavation
Dags Excavation
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Hudson, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jared did an amazing job and was very thorough in his work. He prepared the site work for a retaining wall behind a newly installed pool and the attention to details in where he placed the drainage was perfect. The following week we had a tremendous amount of rain and it kept all that water well away from the pool. Took a lot of pride in the work he did for us and can not wait to work with him again on our next project!"
Response time7 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Classic Creations
5.0(
26
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+1 more

Serving Hudson, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris came out when I was experiencing drainage issues and was able to assess the problem in real time. He provided me with options for my specific goals and completed the project in the time indicated. I will definitely use Classic Creations in the future and would highly recommend."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leonard Outdoor Services
4.9(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hudson, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his crew did an amazing job! The selection of project titles don’t cover what was done. Garden beds were weeded and cleaned out, overgrown, shrubs, and trees were pruned, beds were edged, dying shrubs pulled out,and everything was hauled away. Because of the work that they’ve done, the curb appeal of the house has improved significantly. I plan to hire them for fall cleanup and have signed on for them to maintain and mow my lawn and to perform irrigation, Hardscape, and new plantings. I highly recommend Leonard Outdoor Services."
Lawn Mowing
Lawn Mowing
Flower Beds
Flower Beds
Flower Beds

+3

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
McAdams Excavation & Landscaping
3.9(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Hudson, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had Ken come out to look at a stump removal and I mentioned a retaining wall project I needed to get done. Ken took some quick measurements and then came back again late that afternoon with his team and took more precise measurements. That evening I had a quote that was comprehensive and fairly priced. We quickly agreed on the project and date. Ken, Rowan and Roger showed up on time and completed the job quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend McAdams Excavation and Landscaping for all your excavation, landscaping, and hard scaping needs. I am more than totally satisfied!!!"
Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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