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Avatar for Rotten Rock Hardscaping & Tree Service Inc.

Rotten Rock Hardscaping & Tree Service Inc.

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Rotten Rock Hardscaping & Tree Service Inc.

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

Offering Logging and Tree Services by Certified Professional Loggers and ISA Certified Arborists. Technical Tree Removals, Limbing, Pruning, Climbing, Crane Service, Cabling and Bracing and Tree Risk Assessments. Plant Health Care Services - Tree Rx Health Care Program, Fertilizations and Treatments for a range of pests from Gypsy Moths to Emerald Ash Borer Beetles. Licensed in the State of New Hampshire and Maine for Treatments.

Offering Logging and Tree Services by Certified Professional Loggers and ISA Certified Arborists. Technical Tree Removals, Limbing, Pruning, Climbing, Crane Service, Cabling and Bracing and Tree Risk Assessments. Plant Health Care Services - Tree Rx Health Care Program, Fertilizations and Treatments for a range of pests from Gypsy Moths to Emerald Ash Borer Beetles. Licensed in the State of New Hampshire and Maine for Treatments.

KEY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

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KEY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

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

Our primary service is Hardscaping. We are ICPI certified installers of concrete pavers. We build unique patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.

Our primary service is Hardscaping. We are ICPI certified installers of concrete pavers. We build unique patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.

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Olofson Landworks LLC

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Olofson Landworks LLC

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

Additional address - PO Box 479, Hampton Falls, NH 03844. Olofson Landworks LLC is a family owned and operated business. Troy Olofson started the company in 1993, building on prior experience with landscaping companies including Rockcrest Gardens. All of Olofson Landworks' key personnel have been involved with the operation of the company since its inception and are highly experienced and skilled in all aspects of landscaping & maintenance work.

"Great. They provided some great design ideas on how to handle the area around the mailbox and the results were great. I would hire them again anytime."

Steve Q on June 2018

Additional address - PO Box 479, Hampton Falls, NH 03844. Olofson Landworks LLC is a family owned and operated business. Troy Olofson started the company in 1993, building on prior experience with landscaping companies including Rockcrest Gardens. All of Olofson Landworks' key personnel have been involved with the operation of the company since its inception and are highly experienced and skilled in all aspects of landscaping & maintenance work.

"Great. They provided some great design ideas on how to handle the area around the mailbox and the results were great. I would hire them again anytime."

Steve Q on June 2018

Brent Harlow Designer/Builder

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Brent Harlow Designer/Builder

4.28(
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Customers say: Quick response
43 years of experience

From foundation to finish and anything that's in between. Exceptional communication with home owner weather simple or complex. If you want someone to personally help with your projects I would like the opportunity. Thank you

From foundation to finish and anything that's in between. Exceptional communication with home owner weather simple or complex. If you want someone to personally help with your projects I would like the opportunity. Thank you

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C R BENTLEY CO

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C R BENTLEY CO

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

We offer excavating, stone walls, Septic systems, riding arenas, land clearing and most other site work If you have a overgrown area you are not sure what to do with give me a call we can change forest to field. This is an owner operated company and i am on every job start to finish.

We offer excavating, stone walls, Septic systems, riding arenas, land clearing and most other site work If you have a overgrown area you are not sure what to do with give me a call we can change forest to field. This is an owner operated company and i am on every job start to finish.

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Black Majic Sealcoating

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Black Majic Sealcoating

4.60(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specailize in the asphalt sealing buisness! If mention that u got my name from angies list get 15 percent off of booking of driveway with us ..

"Excellent customer service. Great job done on driveway at a fair price. Definitely recommend."

Chuck D on September 2020

We specailize in the asphalt sealing buisness! If mention that u got my name from angies list get 15 percent off of booking of driveway with us ..

"Excellent customer service. Great job done on driveway at a fair price. Definitely recommend."

Chuck D on September 2020

JJ Calnan and sons Contractors

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JJ Calnan and sons Contractors

4.25(
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Customers say: Terrific value
40 years of experience

JJ Calnan and sons Contractors is a family owned and operated business. With our total time in the construction industry, working for others and in business for ourselves, we have over 100 years experience. Our employees are longtime. loyal, dedicated and highly skilled. We can provide hundreds of references from homeowners, business owners, industry, religious institutions & municipalities. We are fully insured and liscensed. Our prices are very competitive and fair. We honor our Veterans who receive 10% discount. Contact John at [email protected]

JJ Calnan and sons Contractors is a family owned and operated business. With our total time in the construction industry, working for others and in business for ourselves, we have over 100 years experience. Our employees are longtime. loyal, dedicated and highly skilled. We can provide hundreds of references from homeowners, business owners, industry, religious institutions & municipalities. We are fully insured and liscensed. Our prices are very competitive and fair. We honor our Veterans who receive 10% discount. Contact John at [email protected]

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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