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South Shore Excavation
5.0(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
27
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Jon came by and was very informative to what we were looking at. Very nice and knew what he was talking about. Sam who completed the work was great and completed in timely manner."
Restoration
Restoration
Restoration
Restoration
Restoration

+10

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A. Macari Construction Co, Inc.
4.4(
19
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Northern Landscape Corporation
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bristol, 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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North East Development LLC
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Yes. This contractor is exceptional. Pays attention to details and time management getting the work done efficiently and affordable. I recommend him for excavation jobs, additions, bathroom and kitchen renovations. He is honest and trustworthy and hard working."
Land Clearing
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Venditti Construction, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

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!

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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