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Thomson Tree Service & Excavation

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Thomson Tree Service & Excavation

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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 Grafton County and beyond, the professionals at Thomson Tree Service & Excavation are the go to, full service site-work, septic, and tree removal contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023

Serving all of Grafton County and beyond, the professionals at Thomson Tree Service & Excavation are the go to, full service site-work, septic, and tree removal contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023

Keith Clifford Contractor

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Keith Clifford Contractor

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 years of experience

With over 33 years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from preparation and clearing, major or minor grading and re-sloping as well as basement drainage channels. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Keith Clifford Contractor, a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Always on time- very clean work."

David M on May 2018

With over 33 years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from preparation and clearing, major or minor grading and re-sloping as well as basement drainage channels. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Keith Clifford Contractor, a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Always on time- very clean work."

David M on May 2018

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America's Basement Contractor

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America's Basement Contractor

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Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

America's Basement Contractor is your source for basement waterproofing, foundation repair and mold removal in the Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. The most important part of your home's structure is it's foundation. Don't let water and mold destroy your home. Stop the destruction early and save money from future destruction with America's Basement Contractor. Toll free call 877-222-4023. Additional email - [email protected].

America's Basement Contractor is your source for basement waterproofing, foundation repair and mold removal in the Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. The most important part of your home's structure is it's foundation. Don't let water and mold destroy your home. Stop the destruction early and save money from future destruction with America's Basement Contractor. Toll free call 877-222-4023. Additional email - [email protected].

Quality Paving LLC

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Quality Paving LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I own an Asphalt Paving and sealcoating Business That also does all Types of Driveway installs to repairs from Gravel and Colored Slate to a New paved driveway I have been in Business for myself since 2008 and was in the Excavation Business before that , My crew and myself put great pride in every job from a simple repair, snowplowing to Paving a new parking lot

"The service was exceptional. They were timely, kept all his promises and great quality of work. I will recommend them to anybody"

Michelle L on April 2022

I own an Asphalt Paving and sealcoating Business That also does all Types of Driveway installs to repairs from Gravel and Colored Slate to a New paved driveway I have been in Business for myself since 2008 and was in the Excavation Business before that , My crew and myself put great pride in every job from a simple repair, snowplowing to Paving a new parking lot

"The service was exceptional. They were timely, kept all his promises and great quality of work. I will recommend them to anybody"

Michelle L on April 2022

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STEARNS SEPTIC SVC

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STEARNS SEPTIC SVC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Stearns Septic Service began in 1996 with one truck and loads of determination. We strive to provide the best services as we continue to grow with our customer’s needs. Our employees receive the best training available and take great pride in offering professional and efficient customer service.  We are members of the NH Better Business Bureau, Greater Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Wastewater Transporters, NH Association of Septic Haulers, and Granite State Designers and Installers.  As small business owners in the Upper Valley, we love supporting other local small businesses.

Stearns Septic Service began in 1996 with one truck and loads of determination. We strive to provide the best services as we continue to grow with our customer’s needs. Our employees receive the best training available and take great pride in offering professional and efficient customer service.  We are members of the NH Better Business Bureau, Greater Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Wastewater Transporters, NH Association of Septic Haulers, and Granite State Designers and Installers.  As small business owners in the Upper Valley, we love supporting other local small businesses.

CRV Construction

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CRV Construction

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30 years of experience

18 PLUS YRS IN BUSINESS. START TO FINISH HOME'S 100% SATISFACTION A+ RATING WITH BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU BBB.ORG WWW.CRV-CONSTRUCTION.COM +

18 PLUS YRS IN BUSINESS. START TO FINISH HOME'S 100% SATISFACTION A+ RATING WITH BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU BBB.ORG WWW.CRV-CONSTRUCTION.COM +

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The answer may vary based on where you live. Residential sewer lines are generally buried 5 feet to 6 feet under the ground. However, it's not uncommon to see pipes buried as deep as 8 feet in colder climates in order to ensure that piping is placed below the freeze line. Digging depth could impact your sewer line replacement cost.

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 can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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