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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

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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 easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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