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Avatar for Faulkner Driveway Repair and Trees, LLC
Faulkner Driveway Repair and Trees, LLC
4.8(
25
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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

"Called for a estimate to repair a private rd with two houses on it. He came out in a timely matter and took the time to share what would be the best solution based on his experience. We hired him to build up and grate the driveway/private rd. He showed up during the time frame he said he would and built up and graded the driveway/private rd as well as pitched it so that water wouldnâ t pool. He is just a great guy with a ton of experience to help the customer make the best informed decision. Will use Faulkner for any needs we have in the future hands down."
In process
Drainage Work
Topped and Graded
Completed
Compacted

+24

Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Quantum Contracting, LLC
4.3(
38
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Washington, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Tyler and his crew from Quantum Contracting LLC to build a 10 x 12 pool deck and they did an awesome job. Hardworking, pleasant and professional. They cleaned up the area every night when they left and when the project was completed. Very skilled in their detail and carpentry work. We are so pleased with the end result and look forward to using it this summer. We would hire them again for any project and we highly recommend them. Paula and Stephen Russell"
Small Garden
Complete Landscape Renovation
Grade Work
Brick Pathway
Small Retaining Wall

+23

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

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.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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