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Morton Excavation
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Milton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"All materials were removed and hauled off in a 30-ft dumpster. I was very satisfied with the demolition work ? everything was handled efficiently and professionally. Morton Excavation offers fair pricing and delivers quality results. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing excavation or demolition services."
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8in ductile iron / fire hydrant install
Culvert Drainage
Culvert Drainage

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Gagnons Excavating, LLC
4.8(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Milton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I really appreciated the great excavation and fill work that Roland Gagnon did for me. This was a driveway drainage project that required low spot filling and proper grading of the area. The driveway now has the proper slope and is draining properly. Roland went above and beyond my expectations, he will be my first call for any future work."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northeast Stump Grinding, LLC
4.7(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Milton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Friendly and professional. Leveled and cleared all areas where stumps were ground down. After the stumps were removed, he blew off all the chips. Great job!!!"
Long Island Stump Grinding
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Four Tree Landscaping
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Milton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Four Trees to do fall clean up at our property in Farmington. Matt from Four Trees was great to work with. He came within a couple of days to review the property and provide an estimate. He explained the considerations that factored into the estimate clearly, i.e., property abutting a lake, sloped land, fencelines on both sides with rock walls, etc. He responded quickly to all questions and was able to work with me to find a comfortable price point. I needed the job done within the week and they came through. The professional and friendly crew did a very thorough clean up and the yard looks fantastic! Definitely will hire again."
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Paradis Excavation & Construction
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Milton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cole was awesome. Very easy to work with and very good quality. Completely transformed our living room to exactly what we wanted."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Waterscapes of New England
3.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Milton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We contacted Carl Campbell who met with us within a few days of our call.? Carl was professional, detailed and listened to our suggestions.? Carl also provided us with ideas on how to make the patio look and feel more like it was part of the landscape.? Carl is also very knowledgeable about the permit process for both the town as well as the wetlands and zoning.? Carl also sent us information on pavers and designs.? Once the final details were in place, the patio was completed within two days.? I would highly recommend Carl and his crew and will use them again in the future."
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Brannan Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Milton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Ed to do a new septic design for me. His price was reasonable, and he provided a quality design. I highly recommend him!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Winning Landscapes
3.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Milton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My project was finished in 2 days. There were no delays or distractions."
Response time4 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Hard Tech Construction
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Milton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Outstanding customer service and reliability. Outstanding work and the added benefit is the the guys are pretty easy on the eyes!!"
Response time2 days
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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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

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