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Avatar for Dimmer's Precision Grading
Dimmer's Precision Grading
5.0(
22
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Serving Dennis, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great Experience. Energetic young man that arrived on time and was excellent with his coordination of razing the structure and having the debris picked up immediately. Great logistics! Already neighbors have commented how great the area looks and Property Manager has added him to our list of vendors."
Lot 2 finished with silt fence
Lot 1
Streetview of before
Lot 2 finished with silt fence
Lot 2 finished with silt fence

+63

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atlas Site Tech
4.9(
18
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Serving Dennis, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I cannot recommend Jorge (owner) and his team highly enough. I had a pretty small job - digging out a a 250 sq ft gravel parking area and filling it with topsoil to convert to a garden. Jorge was easy to work with, he made great suggestions about drainage, slope, and soil type, and got the job done much faster than I expected. If I had gotten a landscape company to do this, they would have charged me double what he did. Atlas would be a great choice for landscape projects that primarily involve excavation, grading, and new garden beds. Atlas is fantastic. I hope I can find another reason to hire them!"
Smooth Finish
Driveway
Sidewalks
Concrete Curb
Concrete Curb Pour

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Transformers Landscaping, LLc
4.8(
86
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Serving Dennis, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were hard workers, and took their time and they did a beautiful job, trimming my trees and bushes, They cleaned up after themselves and blew off my driveway.. . They hauled off all the limbs and debris. They will be doing all of my work from now on, and I highly recommend them."
Lawn maintenance before
Lawn maintenance after
TRMMING
TRIMMING
TRIMMING

+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Serving Dennis, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for New England Hardscapes & Landscapes
New England Hardscapes & Landscapes
5.0(
20
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Serving Dennis, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt installed a large engineered retaining wall for me and landscaped my entire property. It all came out better than I could even have imagined. He is great to work with and would definitely hire him again."
Patio, fire pit stone wood rack
Patio,seating wall and shrubs
Round patio with seating wall
Private patio,knee wall, columns and landscaping
Knee wall patio and firepit

+84

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TimberClaw Land Management
5.0(
6
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Serving Dennis, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam and his team did an absolute phenomenal job on our recent property project. We hired them for land clearing, grading, and forestry mulching, and the results exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, Sam and his crew went above and beyond to ensure everything was done perfectly. Their forestry mulching left the property looking clean and usable, and the grading work was top-notch. They are professional, efficient, and clearly take great pride in their work. If you need any land management or clearing done right, look no further than Timberclaw. We couldn't be happier with the outcome!"
Creek  Stabilization
Forestry mulching
Land clearing
foresry mulching
brush hogging

+14

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACEncio Concrete
4.9(
109
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Serving Dennis, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"What I like best is Reynaldo answered the phone every time I called. Was very seamless and very professional. The job was done. Top shelf would recommend him for any concrete project."
Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Bella's Serenity Garden
Bella's Serenity Garden
5.0(
19
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Serving Dennis, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely helpful in implementing our plans for our back lawn. They work transformed an ugly lawn into a beauty one. Great to work with and I would definitely hire them again."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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