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Avatar for Smitty's Landscaping, LLC
Smitty's Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jaffrey, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Again prompt service Clean up was exceptional. Wouldnâ t hesitate to recommend them to anyone for any of the work they do. Thank you"
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Terraform Site Contracting, Corp.
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Jaffrey, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Time is very easy to work with. His skill on the large excavator is surgical, clearing stumps, rocks and brush with precision and ease. He got the job done within the timeframe and budget estimate provided."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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McAdams Excavation & Landscaping
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Jaffrey, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

""ABSOLUTELY SUPERB" - Ken and Rowen were contracted to install Round River Rock Stone along approximately 180 feet (both sides) of my driveway. Ken promptly answered my request for an estimate. The next day he arrived to view the job and was very thorough about understanding my expectations for the project, He offered advice and is very knowledgeable about how to do top quality work. After my reviewing other estimates my decision was to go with McAdams Excavating, Ken and Rowen arrived as promised and quickly began meticulous work. Material was excavated to provided a 3 inch depth of stone, landscape fabric was installed, finally the stone. The duo were meticulous in all facets of this project and it looks absolutely gorgeous! Do not hesitate to hire this company!!!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Lake Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jaffrey, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe was great to work with. He did exactly what I asked for and went above and beyond with some material that was left over. I would definitely hire him again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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J&L Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jaffrey, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"J & L did a very good job cleaning, cutting, trimming, and landscaping my lawn. Rank a 4 or 4.5 on the work. However, scheduling and keeping us informed was very poor. We had trouble contacting and getting return calls and getting them in for follow up work. Then they just disappeared."
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Leonard Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jaffrey, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cooper and his friends did some spring clean up, fall clean up, and mowed every week or two for the 2025 season. He seemed knowledgeable and he worked diligently. The prior homeowner left the landscape a mess, but these folks did their best to make it look as nice as they could. They would even take extra effort to trim off some vegetation from my walkway and other areas occasionally for example. Since 2025, I believe his father took over although it seems Cooper is still helping out."
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ES Landscaping
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Jaffrey, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Highly recommend! Easy, timely, thorough and cost effective. Will definitely call on Ethan again for additional projects."
Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Marrotte Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Jaffrey, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They really moved fast and efficiently in doing some land clearing. A+++ for service and communication!"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Jaffrey, NH and surrounding areas

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Owned and operated by Jide Williams, Alliance is a full-service site preparation and excavation company. We specialize in transforming raw land into build-ready sites through expert grading, land clearing, and demolition. Whether you need materials delivered, debris hauled out, or complex tank and stump removal, we provide the heavy equipment and the "lead contractor" expertise to keep your project on schedule and on budget.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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 best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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