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A.M.E. Services, LLC

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A.M.E. Services, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Peter conveyed when each step of the project would begin. He also was willing to explain in great detail (as I ask a lot of questions) what the next process would be. Always on time and left the site in pristine condition. I would hire Peter for any future projects on my wish list!"

Gail E on July 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Peter conveyed when each step of the project would begin. He also was willing to explain in great detail (as I ask a lot of questions) what the next process would be. Always on time and left the site in pristine condition. I would hire Peter for any future projects on my wish list!"

Gail E on July 2022


"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023

Serving all of Grafton County and beyond, the professionals at Thomson Tree Service & Excavation are the go to, full service site-work, septic, and tree removal contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023


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Schulz Firewood, LLC

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Schulz Firewood, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

Schulz Firewood LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"On time good value Nice folks"

Ed S on April 2024

Schulz Firewood LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"On time good value Nice folks"

Ed S on April 2024


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Action Plumbing Heating And Air

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Action Plumbing Heating And Air

4.92(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
86 local quotes requested

Action Plumbing, Heating, and Air provides prompt and reliable services to homeowners and businesses. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured and able to repair or replace any plumbing or heating fixture inside or outside of your home or business. We stand behind our products and services by installing only quality materials and hiring only state licensed plumbers. At Action, we pride ourselves on practicing the highest standards in the business to ensure our customers are provided the best service possible. Take Action against your plumbing or heating problems and call Action! (833) 732-2288

"Zach from action was great, he was very professional, friendly and efficient, and did great work. I would 100% use action again based on my experience with Zach and the quality of work."

Wyatt M on August 2025

Action Plumbing, Heating, and Air provides prompt and reliable services to homeowners and businesses. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured and able to repair or replace any plumbing or heating fixture inside or outside of your home or business. We stand behind our products and services by installing only quality materials and hiring only state licensed plumbers. At Action, we pride ourselves on practicing the highest standards in the business to ensure our customers are provided the best service possible. Take Action against your plumbing or heating problems and call Action! (833) 732-2288

"Zach from action was great, he was very professional, friendly and efficient, and did great work. I would 100% use action again based on my experience with Zach and the quality of work."

Wyatt M on August 2025



Marsh Trucking and Excavation

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Marsh Trucking and Excavation

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Free onsite estimate

Marsh Trucking & Excavating is a family owned and operated business based out of Plainfield NH. We offer many services including licensed septic installation, house sites, material delivery and everything in between. We take pride in quick responses and a job well done. Estimates and site visits are always free! Call or text us anytime.

Marsh Trucking & Excavating is a family owned and operated business based out of Plainfield NH. We offer many services including licensed septic installation, house sites, material delivery and everything in between. We take pride in quick responses and a job well done. Estimates and site visits are always free! Call or text us anytime.


Simpson Northeast Contracting

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Simpson Northeast Contracting

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I am a young business owner with over 10 years of experience performing house remodels, flooring, new construction ect. I strive in supplying the best owner to customer relations possible, as I am a family man and won't accept any work that I wouldn't do for my own. Our attention to detail and openess/honesty is very important as you invite us into your home for any project you may have.

I am a young business owner with over 10 years of experience performing house remodels, flooring, new construction ect. I strive in supplying the best owner to customer relations possible, as I am a family man and won't accept any work that I wouldn't do for my own. Our attention to detail and openess/honesty is very important as you invite us into your home for any project you may have.


"Excellent service and quick to respond. Highly recommend."

Nick S on November 2024

Build, repair, maintain. I show up and get the job done right the first time. Call or Text, I'll handle the rest! 603-558-0332

"Excellent service and quick to respond. Highly recommend."

Nick S on November 2024


Hoffmann Landscaping

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Hoffmann Landscaping

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3 years of experience

Hoffmann Landscaping is a Landscaping /Hardscaping company, we provide quality Garden maintenance and installation, Patio, driveway, and retaining wall installations, and tree removal and maintenance services. We have a large staff allowing us to get to your project within a week or 2 of your reaching out to us, and we provide extremely high levels of communication and customer service. We have a full time experienced crew of hard working individuals looking to better their lives and their community. most of our employees have upwards of 15 years of experience in this trade.

Hoffmann Landscaping is a Landscaping /Hardscaping company, we provide quality Garden maintenance and installation, Patio, driveway, and retaining wall installations, and tree removal and maintenance services. We have a large staff allowing us to get to your project within a week or 2 of your reaching out to us, and we provide extremely high levels of communication and customer service. We have a full time experienced crew of hard working individuals looking to better their lives and their community. most of our employees have upwards of 15 years of experience in this trade.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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