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Keith Clifford Contractor
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Lyme, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Customers say: Quick response

"Keith is a real jack of all trades; I've hired him for many projects in addition to the clearing and grading that I needed- super quality work and very responsive; always returns calls, easy to work with and recommended for sure."
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+12

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Kaynicki Janitorial
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lyme, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Serving our community since 1998, Kaynicki Janitorial delivers dependable, high-quality cleaning and site services. We specialize in everything from commercial janitorial maintenance and post-construction cleaning to light demolition, building site preparation, and junk/debris removal. With over two decades of hands-on experience, we get the job done right the first time. Contact us today for a estimate!

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Kaynicki Janitorial
4.7(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lyme, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Andy and his crew to clean my windows this spring and I could not be happier. They did an outstanding job, my wife and I are extremely pleased. Great value for the service provided. I definitely be asking them to come back again when I need their services. I would highly recommend Andy and his company for their cleaning services. Very courteous and professional. Sincerley, Kim Doubleday Canterbury, NH"
Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Waterscapes of New England
3.9(
26
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lyme, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Overall, went well although project from start to finish took a long time (not entirely due to Waterscapes).  I would have liked if they could have coordinated the railings as once the stairs were done it took another 6 weeks to get new railings installed.
Bottom line, stairs and walkway look great."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
C&L Cass Construction
2.8(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lyme, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Chris worked with my schedule to get a foundation in and also fixed up my driveways, made great suggestions. He showed up and completed the work exactly as he promised and kept the site tidy all through the project. A pleasure to work with!"
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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