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"Outstanding! Excellent work, great communication and professional advice."

John G on August 2024

I have 26 years experience in excavation and underground utility installation (sewer, storm and water pipe). I'm fully insured. Honest work with a guarantee and down to earth prices.

"Outstanding! Excellent work, great communication and professional advice."

John G on August 2024


Colin Donahue trucking & Excavating

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Colin Donahue trucking & Excavating

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Emergency services offered

We do septic systems driveways complete site work for new construction. Also land clearing tree removal and stump removal. We will also do small projects like waterline repair and drainage. I am an owner operator with 15 years experience. I worked for a large excavation company doing heavy highway construction.

We do septic systems driveways complete site work for new construction. Also land clearing tree removal and stump removal. We will also do small projects like waterline repair and drainage. I am an owner operator with 15 years experience. I worked for a large excavation company doing heavy highway construction.


Eco Forestry and land management

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Eco Forestry and land management

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10 years of experience

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.


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Mattice Brothers LLC

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Mattice Brothers LLC

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3 years of experience

Hello my name is Kyle I am the owner of Mattice Brothers, we have been in business only a short amount of time. Although with that being said we have a significant amount of experience! We have gathered exponential amounts of knowledge and expertise through family and working in this field for years We specialize in excavation, light carpentry, concrete flatwork, tree felling

Hello my name is Kyle I am the owner of Mattice Brothers, we have been in business only a short amount of time. Although with that being said we have a significant amount of experience! We have gathered exponential amounts of knowledge and expertise through family and working in this field for years We specialize in excavation, light carpentry, concrete flatwork, tree felling


SD Excavating

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SD Excavating

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Been in the construction industry for over 20 years.I specialize in all kinds of excavation and land grading.I am an owner operator with a newer 25 ton excavator with various attachments. looking forward to helping you with your project thank you

Been in the construction industry for over 20 years.I specialize in all kinds of excavation and land grading.I am an owner operator with a newer 25 ton excavator with various attachments. looking forward to helping you with your project thank you



R & J Excavation

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R & J Excavation

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16 years of experience

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could hire an excavation contractor that can provide you with a full variety of services? Have you been searching for a professional business that does all sorts of excavation and land clearing work? Well, you won’t have to look anywhere else anymore, because R & J Excavation is here to make it worth your while. With more than 20 years of experience, our excavation service provider is here to exceed your expectations right away! Drainige Service, Grading Contractor, Landclearing Company, Backhoe Services, Demolition Service Avoca NY, Howard NY, Thurston NY, Campbell NY, Hammondsport NY

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could hire an excavation contractor that can provide you with a full variety of services? Have you been searching for a professional business that does all sorts of excavation and land clearing work? Well, you won’t have to look anywhere else anymore, because R & J Excavation is here to make it worth your while. With more than 20 years of experience, our excavation service provider is here to exceed your expectations right away! Drainige Service, Grading Contractor, Landclearing Company, Backhoe Services, Demolition Service Avoca NY, Howard NY, Thurston NY, Campbell NY, Hammondsport NY



Tweedie Construction

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Tweedie Construction

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42 years of experience

We have grown this business from the ground up for over 30 years. We have grown in to a dominate company with teams to get the job done right the first time. We are experienced in all phases of construction such as residential, commercial, and municipal.

We have grown this business from the ground up for over 30 years. We have grown in to a dominate company with teams to get the job done right the first time. We are experienced in all phases of construction such as residential, commercial, and municipal.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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