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

Serving Nottingham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

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"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
Four Tree Landscaping
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nottingham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This is our second season using Four Tree Landscaping, and once again, we are highly impressed. The quality of work is outstanding, and you can truly see the pride Matt and his crew take in maintaining our property. They pay attention to the small details, keep everything looking clean and sharp, and consistently go above and beyond. It’s clear they care about doing the job right and making sure their customers are happy. Thank you, Matt and crew, for all your hard work — it does not go unnoticed. We look forward to many more seasons working together!"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Smithtown Landworks
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nottingham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I posted on Angi and Matt responded immediately and was friendly and professional. He made an access entry from the original basement wall into my addition. There was little to no cleanup for me after! Job well done to Matt and Dickie. I highly recommend Smithtown Landworks."
Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Littlewoods, LLC
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nottingham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"James is always easy to reach, shows up when he says he will, gets the job done (and I have dangerously steep driveway). Reliable, patient. My only "problem" is that the plow swings by and piles snow up against the garage door I need to leave from so I have to shovel that away before it freezes, then I get stuck. As long as I'm timely this is not that big of an issue and is manageable. Very pleased. This is my 2nd year with Littlewoods, and I plan on continuing to do business."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BEAR ROCK HARDSCAPES LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nottingham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Bear rock Hardscapes to replace my driveway drain and regrade a portion of the driveway, and the entire experience was excellent from start to finish. Communication was clear and consistent throughout the project. Dan was the epitome of professionalism, and the pricing was fair and reasonable. Bear Rock delivers high-quality professional work and leaves the property spotless only beautifully finished landscape remains."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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