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Simoneau Excavation, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Pelham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simply the most professional excavation company I have ever used. Al, Joe and Jon were easy to talk to and they understood exactly what I wanted. The job was completed on time and on budget. I will use them for all of my future projects."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
O'Sullivan Construction and Property Management
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Pelham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great guys, got the job done faster than I expected and better than I couldâ ve ever imagined. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who needs any sort of remodeling done around their home. Thanks again Chris and Ryan!"
Small back deck for grilling w french doors and sl
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Porch Swing and Fans
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+70

Response time2 days
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Quality Property Services, LLC
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pelham, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rob did an absolutely amazing job on our steps. He was quick in his response time and he came out and took care of the work and helped me with some other small issues with my porch as well. I will be using him again in the future and ensuring that if anyone asks for a pro that he is the one I recommend."
Response time1 day
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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