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DBA Jory D Bailey
4.8(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Tilton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an excellent job and I continue to use them. They are very knowledgeable and they were very responsive with solutions. We would highly recommend them to anyone."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Northeast Stump Grinding, LLC
4.7(
55
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Tilton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Roger called me on Sunday, offered a free estimate and brought the needed equipment without any obligation. The pricing was very reasonable. We asked Roger to proceed with the work, which was accomplished faster than I could have imagined. One stump was very difficult as the tree had grown over a very large rock, but Roger managed it very competently. The wood chips were moved to a location of our choosing. How rare to have someone call, come to an appointment on time, provide a professional service all on the same day. Thank you Roger!"
Long Island Stump Grinding
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Tseranos Construction, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Tilton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We hiredTseranos Construction to add an addition to our home, mudroom, garage with primary suite above. I would highly recommend this company, work was completed on time and we were very happy with quality of work. The owner was always available to answer questions and help us through the construction process."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tomahawk Excavation
4.5(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Tilton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The owner is a first responder like myself, I couldnâ t find anyone to clear my land but with his busy schedule he was able to fit me in very fast, very affordable pricing, and extremely professional. I plan on using him for my future lots as well."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Waterscapes of New England
3.9(
26
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Tilton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was a complex project with a lot of moving parts.
Several thousand square feet of patio, complicated pool coping and a significant amount of reconstruction. The land I gave Carl to work with was ugly and unstable.
I give Carl an A for time and price because of the value he brings to the table. Not because he's the cheapest or the fastest sprinter.
Some significant challenges materialized over the course of the job that added time and cost to the project. The great thing is Carl rolled with the punches, reacted fast, didn't compromise quality, and never asked for more money.
This was not an easy piece of land to work with. A 40 year old pool patio on shaky foundations.
His foreman/mason Eddie is the only person I trust to do anymore work on my hardscape/landscape. His ability, attention to detail and work ethic is unquestionable.
Carl brings 30 years of experience to the table; great design ideas, flexibility, problem solving, vision..........value!!
Additionally, Carl has a fantastic network of partners that are just as reliable.
I would be happy to provide a reference to all serious buyers.
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Thomson Tree Service & Excavation
4.6(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Tilton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Company was swift in responding to my job alert, following morning! Worker came two days later and gave me and excellent quote and said he would be by Monday. Monday morning I waited with baited breath and sure enough job was done by 11am. I am not used to such customer service. YES, I recommend this company and will be calling them for future jobs."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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 Tilton, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

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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+30

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

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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