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Avatar for E & Z EXCAVATION LLC
E & Z EXCAVATION LLC
5.0(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired EZ excavation for site, prep work and sewer line installation. ERIC was prompt and professional with reasonable prices. Everything went great. I would recommend him for any project."
Rock wall
Rock wall
Rick wall
Culvert
Culvert

+8

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Dags Excavation
5.0(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jared did an amazing job and was very thorough in his work. He prepared the site work for a retaining wall behind a newly installed pool and the attention to details in where he placed the drainage was perfect. The following week we had a tremendous amount of rain and it kept all that water well away from the pool. Took a lot of pride in the work he did for us and can not wait to work with him again on our next project!"
Response time7 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Simoneau Excavation, LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If in need of excavation services again they will be my first choice"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for SPERO BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLP
SPERO BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLP
4.8(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nate and Dave were thorough, quick, and did a beautiful job repairing brick in our chimney as well as a front stone step that was collapsing from years of wear and tear. I highly recommend them, and will work with them again for future projects."
We Love What We Do And So Will You
We Love What We Do And So Will You
We Love What We Do And So Will You
We Love What We Do And So Will You
We Love What We Do And So Will You

+25

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Twin Timber Construction
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Couldn’t have asked for a more honest and trustworthy contractor. After letting my previous GC go, Mike and his team were a breath of fresh air. Extremely impressed and grateful for their work. Highly recommend. Should have called Twin Timber first."
Laconia Custom Home
Laconia Custom Home
Laconia Custom Home
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ADM Hauling and Excavation LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Andrew from ADM was very informative, prompt upon arrival, communicated very well through the entire walk through. Would love to have the opportunity to work with ADM hauling in the future"
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Smithtown Landworks
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Matt to prepare a site for a shed we have ordered. He replied promptly for a request for an estimate. He explained what needed to be done and gave me a fixed date when he could do the work. Throughout the project, he kept me apprised of the progress and explained the choices that needed to be made. I was impressed with the care with which he approached every aspect of the project. Just a great guy to work with."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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McAdams Excavation & Landscaping
3.9(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Salem, 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
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%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 Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing work removing hot tub they were right on time removed hot tub and cleaned up will recommend and use again !"
Yard cleanout
Yard cleanout
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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