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Last update on July 06, 2025
Serving Sunapee, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Emergency services offered
"Two man crew replaced the main sewer line, great work and efficient."
Serving Sunapee, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 1986
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"He does a superb work. Everything pretty on my house was done by him."
Serving Sunapee, NH and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
We are a professional paced and based business. Clean quality work matters to us. From our appearance throughout our project we strive to work safe, fast paced and always with a strong work ethic. Communication is one of our strengths along with leadership skills and a job done to your liking. We are proud at the many skills we have from in the ground up.
Serving Sunapee, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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D.R Guilmette Landworks has extensive experience working with various areas of land developing. From building site preparation, to new patios for an existing home, our company can do it all.
Serving Sunapee, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
Serving Sunapee, NH and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
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Credit card accepted
"If every business was operating the way Jacob runs his...the world would be a much nicer and better place. I'm a retired US Marine and have been around for years...including dealing with a number of situations and problems all over the world..my life would have been a lot easier if I had been dealing with people of Jacob's mindset....people like Jacob are why Vet's like me are proud to serve....nicely done,Jacob, proud to know you###"
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Serving Sunapee, NH and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Awsome job, so polite kind did a fantastic job I cannot say enough about my yard zach was amazing!! I called around and they had the best prices also!!"
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Serving Sunapee, NH and surrounding areas
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"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"
Serving Sunapee, NH and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very satisfied with the work. I also appreciated their knowledge and recommendations on the excavation and regrading the long driveway. Tom was prompt and always got back to me."
Serving Sunapee, NH and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The work itself, the actual basement waterproofing appears to be working but our flood season hasn't come yet so, I'm reserving judgement. But, the way the work was done was a problem and the initial way that they got with the problem wasn't satisfactory. Eventually, months after work I did get some resolution but is wasn't a smooth transaction. We moved some of the finished portions of the basement to do their work and the way that that was handled was very sloppy and rushed, and very expensive to repair. And then, when the initial point of having somebody come and look at all my questions, it was not the owner, it was his foreman and it was not dealt within a professional manner. After 2 contacts, tried to explain what the problems were and has offered that they have an annual service to make sure that everything is working and there's a fee for that, though he offered 2 years of that with no cost, so that was a nice gesture. He tried to make up for the problems but like I said, there were problems."
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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