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Walshco LLC

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Walshco LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

WalshCo specializes in safe, reliable, and code-compliant oil tank, oil boiler, and oil furnace installations. We handle everything from old-tank removals and new system installs to full heating system upgrades. Our team focuses on clean workmanship, honest communication, and fast turnaround times—so your home stays warm, efficient, and protected. Whether it’s a brand-new oil tank, a high-efficiency boiler replacement, or a full furnace changeout, we bring expert service and New England craftsmanship to every job. Your safety, comfort, and satisfaction come first.

"I had a zone issue with my forced radiant heat system. They were able to quickly diagnose the issue, and came up with a cost effective solution. I highly recommend them to anyone having furnace issues this winter, and they're super friendly!"

Alfred P on December 2025

WalshCo specializes in safe, reliable, and code-compliant oil tank, oil boiler, and oil furnace installations. We handle everything from old-tank removals and new system installs to full heating system upgrades. Our team focuses on clean workmanship, honest communication, and fast turnaround times—so your home stays warm, efficient, and protected. Whether it’s a brand-new oil tank, a high-efficiency boiler replacement, or a full furnace changeout, we bring expert service and New England craftsmanship to every job. Your safety, comfort, and satisfaction come first.

"I had a zone issue with my forced radiant heat system. They were able to quickly diagnose the issue, and came up with a cost effective solution. I highly recommend them to anyone having furnace issues this winter, and they're super friendly!"

Alfred P on December 2025


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Lake Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Lake Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Lake Excavation LLC, is 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.

"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."

Cheryl D on July 2021

Lake Excavation LLC, is 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.

"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."

Cheryl D on July 2021


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Northern Edge Land Maintenance

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Northern Edge Land Maintenance

5.00(
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Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 7 years of hands-on experience, we specialize in forestry mulching, lawn clean-ups, minor and major grading, and tree stump grinding. Whether you need land cleared, your property reshaped, or your yard refreshed, we bring the equipment, skill, and precision to get the job done right. We're committed to delivering efficient, high-quality results that improve your landscape and increase property value. Locally owned and operated, we take pride in reliable service and lasting outcomes tailored to your needs.

"Derrik removed a fair amount of sand box sand that i was having a hard time disposing of, then dug out 5 cement footing to our old playground and finally leveled and landscaped a section of our back yard. I couldn't be more pleased with his work. He even discounted his original estimate because we did not need top soil and I and my neighbor assisted ( if you want to call it that) some of the raking. I highly recommend Derrick and Northen Edge phil and beth"

philip m on November 2025

With over 7 years of hands-on experience, we specialize in forestry mulching, lawn clean-ups, minor and major grading, and tree stump grinding. Whether you need land cleared, your property reshaped, or your yard refreshed, we bring the equipment, skill, and precision to get the job done right. We're committed to delivering efficient, high-quality results that improve your landscape and increase property value. Locally owned and operated, we take pride in reliable service and lasting outcomes tailored to your needs.

"Derrik removed a fair amount of sand box sand that i was having a hard time disposing of, then dug out 5 cement footing to our old playground and finally leveled and landscaped a section of our back yard. I couldn't be more pleased with his work. He even discounted his original estimate because we did not need top soil and I and my neighbor assisted ( if you want to call it that) some of the raking. I highly recommend Derrick and Northen Edge phil and beth"

philip m on November 2025


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ES Landscaping

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ES Landscaping

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Good job."

Raj J on February 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Good job."

Raj J on February 2025


Thunder Mountain Construction, LLC

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Thunder Mountain Construction, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

Serving all of Sullivan County and beyond, the professionals at Thunder Mountain Contracting are the go-to, full service site work and septic contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"He does a superb work. Everything pretty on my house was done by him."

Tim W on June 2017

Serving all of Sullivan County and beyond, the professionals at Thunder Mountain Contracting are the go-to, full service site work and septic contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"He does a superb work. Everything pretty on my house was done by him."

Tim W on June 2017


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Easy A's Plumbing & Heating, LLC

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Easy A's Plumbing & Heating, LLC

4.50(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Welcome to Easy A's Plumbing & Heating, LLC. We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"It took much longer than expected, but they were so much more reasonable price wise, it was worth the wait."

Paula S on July 2019

Welcome to Easy A's Plumbing & Heating, LLC. We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"It took much longer than expected, but they were so much more reasonable price wise, it was worth the wait."

Paula S on July 2019


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JARVIS EXCAVATION & HARDSCAPES LLC

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JARVIS EXCAVATION & HARDSCAPES LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

JARVIS EXCAVATION & HARDSCAPES LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Cole is very professional, easy to work with, very organized and gets the job done well and efficiently! We are very pleased with the results!"

Michelle H on May 2024

JARVIS EXCAVATION & HARDSCAPES LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Cole is very professional, easy to work with, very organized and gets the job done well and efficiently! We are very pleased with the results!"

Michelle H on May 2024


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Chandler Construction

5.00(
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Chandler Construction

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We are a fully insured growing excavation company in southern NH. We specialize in house lots, additions, barn/garage slabs, drainage systems, yard reclamation, land reshaping, stumping, tree removal, utility trenching and house demo. 22 years of experience. we take pride in our work and try to satisfy the customer beyond expectation on every job.

"Was very pleased with the results great company"

james s on March 2022

We are a fully insured growing excavation company in southern NH. We specialize in house lots, additions, barn/garage slabs, drainage systems, yard reclamation, land reshaping, stumping, tree removal, utility trenching and house demo. 22 years of experience. we take pride in our work and try to satisfy the customer beyond expectation on every job.

"Was very pleased with the results great company"

james s on March 2022


Wilder Excavating

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Wilder Excavating

5.00(
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20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent job done."

carita g on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent job done."

carita g on March 2025


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Bow Paving

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Bow Paving

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bow Paving, asphalt contractors in New Hampshire, provides exemplary asphalt paving services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties to better serve your needs. The owner is on site for every project, ensuring your needs are met and job is complete to your satisfaction. Call, text or email with any questions at anytime. Cell: 603-231-1106.

"Great. Excellent job. It looks great. And also the crew is a great group of guys."

Doug P on April 2022

Bow Paving, asphalt contractors in New Hampshire, provides exemplary asphalt paving services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties to better serve your needs. The owner is on site for every project, ensuring your needs are met and job is complete to your satisfaction. Call, text or email with any questions at anytime. Cell: 603-231-1106.

"Great. Excellent job. It looks great. And also the crew is a great group of guys."

Doug P on April 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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