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Avatar for Smitty's Landscaping, LLC
Smitty's Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
38
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Peterborough, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Again prompt service Clean up was exceptional. Wouldnâ t hesitate to recommend them to anyone for any of the work they do. Thank you"
After
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After

+17

Response time2 days
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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High Bank Excavation & Sitework, LLC
4.3(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Peterborough, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the project was excavation of an overgrown back yard area, with tree cutting and small retaining wall to offset a deep slope. Great job, and very helpful and friendly....very professional."
Main Walkway - Before
Regrading back yard
5 Bedroom Septic System Install
Main Entry - Before
Trenching for Sprinkler System

+18

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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McAdams Excavation & Landscaping
4.1(
25
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Peterborough, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The attention to detail of the work was top rate. We had three sink holes in our yard that they took care of for us, as well as spreading loam for us to start a lawn in the spring. I very highly recommend McAdams Excavation."
Response time1 day
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Lake Excavation, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Peterborough, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe was great to work with. He did exactly what I asked for and went above and beyond with some material that was left over. I would definitely hire him again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Mike & Macs Junk Removal
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Peterborough, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and McKenna were outstanding to do business with. They provided a quote they were on time and Efficient and above all are professional and friendly. My experience was a great one and I will be hiring them again and referring them to others. Excellent business in Hudson."
Yard cleanout
Yard cleanout
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ES Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Peterborough, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Highly recommend! Easy, timely, thorough and cost effective. Will definitely call on Ethan again for additional projects."
Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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IDIG
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Peterborough, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent service, professional and thorough. Brian regraded my driveway for better water control, built several retaining walls using rocks that were excavated from my property and they look beautiful! Clean up after the project was top-notch. Fully recommend."
Driveway Re-slope
Stone Retaining Wall Planter
Stone Retaining Wall Planter
Retaining Wall
Rock Retaining Wall

+18

Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Marrotte Services
4.8(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Peterborough, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They really moved fast and efficiently in doing some land clearing. A+++ for service and communication!"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality Landscaping
3.4(
27
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Peterborough, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great result and reasonably priced. I ll hire them again."
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
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Retaining Wall

+30

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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