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Avatar for Faulkner Driveway Repair and Trees, LLC
Faulkner Driveway Repair and Trees, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Washington, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to do some excavation work and to put in a drainage system because of excessive water accumulating in my basement and yard every time it rained, I was very happy with the results,they solved all of my issues"
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Drainage Work
Topped and Graded
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Compacted

+24

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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On Task Construction LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Washington, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are 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.\n\nTrip charge $100 will be taken off the contracted amount once agreement is signed.

Spray foam
Spray foam
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Deck build
Deck build

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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Prime Developments
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Washington, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Whether you are looking to build a custom home from the ground up or expand your current space with an addition, Prime Developments specializes in bringing your unique vision to life. As a leading custom home builder, we design and craft stunning custom homes and high-quality new construction homes tailored to your lifestyle. We focus on budget-friendly new homes as well as high-end luxury custom homes. If you aim to maximize your property’s value and footprint, we also excel in seamless additions to existing homes, custom garages, and in designing modern accessory dwelling units (ADUs). From concept to completion, we combine premium craftsmanship with smart design to create spaces you’ll love for a lifetime.

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Handyman Dan
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Washington, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Handyman Dan is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity above all else. We have several years of experience proudly serving the area. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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