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Avatar for Morton Excavation
Morton Excavation
4.9(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wakefield, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Morton Excavation was GREAT! I asked for 2 estimates, one with a small retaining wall, one without. After receiving the estimates, I contacted Morton and asked how soon could they get started? “Next week, and we should be done in a couple days.” They did have to put me off for one day, but they completed the job in 2 days, cleaned up the work area, and did an excellent job. Thanks!!"
Gallery
Fire Hydrant install
8in ductile iron / fire hydrant install
Culvert Drainage
Culvert Drainage

+11

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
DBA Jory D Bailey
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Wakefield, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jory Bailey did excellent quality work. We are thrilled with the result. Jory does top quality work and is highly respected by those who have used his services. The excavation was completed in a timely manner, with accuracy and precision. The grading and excavation is outstanding. It is a pleasure to work with Jory Bailey. I highly recommend his excavation and grading work."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Gagnons Excavating, LLC
4.8(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wakefield, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I really appreciated the great excavation and fill work that Roland Gagnon did for me. This was a driveway drainage project that required low spot filling and proper grading of the area. The driveway now has the proper slope and is draining properly. Roland went above and beyond my expectations, he will be my first call for any future work."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northeast Stump Grinding, LLC
4.7(
55
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wakefield, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Tree stumps have been removed and the areas look like the stumps had never been there. It was done professionally. The proprietor called me shortly after I posted the project Sunday evening. We agreed that he would call me early Monday afternoon. He did so and asked if he could bring his equipment should we agree on a price. That did happen and I am very satisfied!"
Long Island Stump Grinding
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Four Tree Landscaping
4.7(
88
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wakefield, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Four Trees to do fall clean up at our property in Farmington. Matt from Four Trees was great to work with. He came within a couple of days to review the property and provide an estimate. He explained the considerations that factored into the estimate clearly, i.e., property abutting a lake, sloped land, fencelines on both sides with rock walls, etc. He responded quickly to all questions and was able to work with me to find a comfortable price point. I needed the job done within the week and they came through. The professional and friendly crew did a very thorough clean up and the yard looks fantastic! Definitely will hire again."
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%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 Wakefield, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We contacted Carl Campbell who met with us within a few days of our call.? Carl was professional, detailed and listened to our suggestions.? Carl also provided us with ideas on how to make the patio look and feel more like it was part of the landscape.? Carl is also very knowledgeable about the permit process for both the town as well as the wetlands and zoning.? Carl also sent us information on pavers and designs.? Once the final details were in place, the patio was completed within two days.? I would highly recommend Carl and his crew and will use them again in the future."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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