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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 Cranston, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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bobbyczerwein.com
4.6(
63
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cranston, 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!"
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+54

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Billias Restoration, LLC
4.9(
27
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cranston, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Billias Restoration was excellent and extremely responsive. We had a major project and needed our ceiling taken down and redone. They did an excellent job with the demolition and clean up. You would never even know there was work done. I would highly recommend them."
Restoration
Restoration
Restoration
Restoration
Restoration

+10

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roberts Construction LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cranston, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Roberts Construction built our healing studio, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From start to finish, they were professional, communicative, and incredibly respectful of the space. The crew kept the job site clean and organized throughout the build, which we truly appreciated. The project was completed in a timely manner, with great attention to detail and craftsmanship. We had zero issues along the way, and any questions we had were addressed promptly and thoroughly. It’s clear they take pride in their work. We would absolutely hire Roberts Construction again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality construction work."
project photos
project photos
 yoga studio
 yoga studio
 yoga studio

+5

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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 Cranston, 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 Cranston, 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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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