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Dags Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Pelham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dags was prompt and responsive and their work quality was excellent. They repaired our rain damaged walkway better than expected. Highly recommended!"
Response time7 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Simoneau Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Pelham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
O'Sullivan Construction and Property Management
4.3(
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Serving Pelham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Project - Complete the work of replace siding and windows from a job previous contractor left half way. They are extremely professional, friendly and reliable. They delivered everything and more they promised on time. We were remote. They kept us informed every step of the job. We had a very fussy tenant in the property. The crew had to go in to the house. We were concerned how it will work. The tenant was very happy with the work they did and how they cleaned up afterwards. We highly recommend them. We will ask them to come back and do our decks once the weather gets better."
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
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quality Property Services, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Pelham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this pro to do a retaining wall and remove an old cement walkway and add back in a paved one! The project came out beautifully! Bobby was wonderful, very easy to talk too, very responsive to text and calls. I was never left waiting to hear back! His employee Ray was just as nice and helpful, I would recommend them over any big company! Such attention to detail!"
Response time1 day
85 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

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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