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The Handyman Company
4.9(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Keene, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys are the BEST! Fast, efficient, good natured, innovative and the highest quality of craftsmanship! Project started just to fix woodshed, however it was too far gone so it came down. I saw visions of new project same time Ian did. He drew up plans the next day and I now have a woodshed and screened in back porch. I wanted them to preserve the integrity of my old house and use as much from the old woodshed as possible, barn siding, windows and church pews that came out of the house when converted from a church in 1836. So amazing! Thank you!"
Tear out and clean up debris
Taking out old cabinets
Tile installation
sheetrock/tile
Custom Cabinets

+68

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Faulkner Driveway Repair and Trees, LLC
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Keene, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to do some excavation work and to put in a drainage system because of excessive water accumulating in my basement and yard every time it rained, I was very happy with the results,they solved all of my issues"
In process
Drainage Work
Topped and Graded
Completed
Compacted

+24

Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Lake Excavation, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Keene, 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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Cornerstone Excavation LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Keene, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cornerstone Excavation did a great job definitely recommend."
Response time4 hrs
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ES Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Keene, 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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mossman Land Management
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Keene, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

-Grading \n-Excavation\n-Drainage \n-Seeding\n-Material removal\n-Fencing \n\nWe work hard as a team to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. With a reliable and dedicated team, we look forward to working with you on your next project. All questions and or inquires are always welcome!\n\nWe specialize in grading, drainage, excavation, fencing, landscape design/ideas, and general lawn maintenance.

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Alliance company
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Keene, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Process
Retaining wall
Retaining wall

+33

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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