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bobbyczerwein.com
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Block Island, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Do not hesitate hiring this crew. They are hardworking professionals. They know plants too. I have a two-acre piece of property with at least 40 various sized gardens. They did all the weeding, mulching and edging. Pruning and removing all the debris. Plus many other chores…all in 3 days. Bobby made suggestions and safety recommendations that were greatly appreciated. I’m so impressed with this company. They will maintain the yard every month, keeping it looking beautiful. Don’t think twice about hiring them. Just do it!"
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Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Northern Landscape Corporation
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Block Island, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was well done even with bad weather. That didn't stop them from doing a good job. Cleaned up and even did a little extra leaf blowing."
New Lawn Installation
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Venditti Construction, Inc.
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Block Island, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With 5 years of experience in the contracting industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We are always on time and handle everything from kitchen remodels to major home renovations. In the winter we even take care of commercial snow plowing! We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Venditti Construction, Inc. a call today. We look forward to working with you!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Alliance company
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Block Island, RI and surrounding areas

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Owned and operated by Jide Williams, Alliance is a full-service site preparation and excavation company. We specialize in transforming raw land into build-ready sites through expert grading, land clearing, and demolition. Whether you need materials delivered, debris hauled out, or complex tank and stump removal, we provide the heavy equipment and the "lead contractor" expertise to keep your project on schedule and on budget.

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SID Professional Tree Service LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Block Island, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ismael & his team at SID Professional Tree Service arrived early and did a phenomenal job cutting back and clearing out years of dead wood, weeds and vines from our overgrown hedges. They also pruned portions of a large cherry tree in the front yard. My front yard has never looked better. The price was reasonable and the customer service was excellent. I would highly recommend this company to others."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

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