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South Shore Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The normal lifecycle of working with anyone who does work on your house is: they do work, you inspect work, you see there's an issue, you bring the issue to the person doing the work, they try to convince you it's not a problem (even though it obviously is), you argue back and forth painstakingly until they finally fix what you asked them to, The lifecycle of working with South Shore Excavation is: they do amazing work, you feel fantastic about it. I have never worked with anyone who took such pride in their work as Matt and John. They were extremely hardworking, transparent on their progress and pricing throughout the project, and provided incredible customer service. I would recommend South Shore Excavation to anyone looking for any of the work they handle. I legitimately can't say enough great things about this company."
Garage
Garage floor Demo
Garage floor revamp
Garage redig
Garage floor prep for new concrete

+82

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Billias Restoration, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Jon is a straight shooter, a pleasure to do business with,. His quote was fair and work was exactly as proposed. His crew worked hard and are a great reflection on his business. I would highly recommend Billias Restoration for any demolition project you are considering. Dave Costa DBA Costa Construction"
Restoration
Restoration
Restoration
Restoration
Restoration

+10

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A. Macari Construction Co, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Anthony was very professional and clear on what was going to take place. Anthony and his crew arrived on schedule and completed the replacement of the broken sewer main in one day. No mess was left, grounds were smoothed out and ready for new lawn! Anthony's wife is very nice to talk to and takes care of any communication needed. My husband and I would highly recommend this company."
Widening of Driveway
Widening of Driveway
Widening of Driveway
Widening of Driveway
Asphalt Overlay

+70

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Venditti Construction, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Serving Bristol, 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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Alliance company
New to Angi

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

Retaining wall
Retaining wall
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Retaining wall
Retaining wall

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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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

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