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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
82 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


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Northern Edge Land Maintenance

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Northern Edge Land Maintenance

5.00(
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21 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

With over 7 years of hands-on experience, we specialize in forestry mulching, lawn clean-ups, minor and major grading, and tree stump grinding. Whether you need land cleared, your property reshaped, or your yard refreshed, we bring the equipment, skill, and precision to get the job done right. We're committed to delivering efficient, high-quality results that improve your landscape and increase property value. Locally owned and operated, we take pride in reliable service and lasting outcomes tailored to your needs.

"Derrik removed a fair amount of sand box sand that i was having a hard time disposing of, then dug out 5 cement footing to our old playground and finally leveled and landscaped a section of our back yard. I couldn't be more pleased with his work. He even discounted his original estimate because we did not need top soil and I and my neighbor assisted ( if you want to call it that) some of the raking. I highly recommend Derrick and Northen Edge phil and beth"

Philip M on November 2025

With over 7 years of hands-on experience, we specialize in forestry mulching, lawn clean-ups, minor and major grading, and tree stump grinding. Whether you need land cleared, your property reshaped, or your yard refreshed, we bring the equipment, skill, and precision to get the job done right. We're committed to delivering efficient, high-quality results that improve your landscape and increase property value. Locally owned and operated, we take pride in reliable service and lasting outcomes tailored to your needs.

"Derrik removed a fair amount of sand box sand that i was having a hard time disposing of, then dug out 5 cement footing to our old playground and finally leveled and landscaped a section of our back yard. I couldn't be more pleased with his work. He even discounted his original estimate because we did not need top soil and I and my neighbor assisted ( if you want to call it that) some of the raking. I highly recommend Derrick and Northen Edge phil and beth"

Philip M on November 2025


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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
10 local quotes requested

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



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.


Summit Site Solutions

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Summit Site Solutions

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1 years of experience

Summit Site Solutions is a leading provider of comprehensive land development services, specializing in excavation, trenching, land clearing, and forestry mulching. Catering to both commercial and residential projects, the company is known for its skilled professionals and ability to tackle various terrain challenges, ensuring efficient site preparation and development. The company boasts state-of-the-art equipment and technology, guaranteeing precise and timely project outcomes, from digging ponds and creating trenches for utilities to clearing land for construction. Summit Site Solutions also offers a wide array of high-quality equipment rentals, accompanied by expert guidance and support, enabling clients to find the necessary tools for their projects. Committed to sustainability, Summit Site Solutions conducts operations with minimal environmental impact, with its forestry mulching service promoting land health and growth. With a focus on customer satisfaction, reliability, and safety, the company stands as an ideal partner for site development and equipment rental needs, dedicated to achieving project goals with efficiency, expertise, and integrity.

Summit Site Solutions is a leading provider of comprehensive land development services, specializing in excavation, trenching, land clearing, and forestry mulching. Catering to both commercial and residential projects, the company is known for its skilled professionals and ability to tackle various terrain challenges, ensuring efficient site preparation and development. The company boasts state-of-the-art equipment and technology, guaranteeing precise and timely project outcomes, from digging ponds and creating trenches for utilities to clearing land for construction. Summit Site Solutions also offers a wide array of high-quality equipment rentals, accompanied by expert guidance and support, enabling clients to find the necessary tools for their projects. Committed to sustainability, Summit Site Solutions conducts operations with minimal environmental impact, with its forestry mulching service promoting land health and growth. With a focus on customer satisfaction, reliability, and safety, the company stands as an ideal partner for site development and equipment rental needs, dedicated to achieving project goals with efficiency, expertise, and integrity.


"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.



Eco Forestry and land management

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Eco Forestry and land management

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10 years of experience

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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.

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