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Billias Restoration, LLC

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Billias Restoration, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Billias Restoration is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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"

David C on April 2022

Billias Restoration is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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"

David C on April 2022


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ZDG - Zuena Development Group, LLC

4.82(
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ZDG - Zuena Development Group, LLC

4.82(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

ZDG - Zuena Development Group, LLC, is family owned and operated since 2016. We provide services for any home improvement project, home additions, commercial building renovations, new construction, excavation services, etc. No job is too big or too small. Our professionalism and ability to service you is exceptional. Call us today for a free estimate! Proudly serving the Tri-State area.

"Mark did a wonderful job on our kitchen remodel. He was very responsible and diligent. There were no surprises as Mark was very clear about the process from beginning to end. I highly recommend Mark!"

Tricia S on December 2023

ZDG - Zuena Development Group, LLC, is family owned and operated since 2016. We provide services for any home improvement project, home additions, commercial building renovations, new construction, excavation services, etc. No job is too big or too small. Our professionalism and ability to service you is exceptional. Call us today for a free estimate! Proudly serving the Tri-State area.

"Mark did a wonderful job on our kitchen remodel. He was very responsible and diligent. There were no surprises as Mark was very clear about the process from beginning to end. I highly recommend Mark!"

Tricia S on December 2023


Northern Landscape Corporation

5.00(
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Northern Landscape Corporation

5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"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."

John F on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"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."

John F on November 2025


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Danco Home Improvement Services, LLC

4.78(
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Danco Home Improvement Services, LLC

4.78(
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Super Service Award
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Danco Home Improvement, I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service. I handle general home improvement work in Warwick and the surrounding areas - Call today!

"The communication was horrible. Had no problem responding when they wanted the down deposit and cashed it in right away. Did not hear from them for over 5 weeks after endless phone calls and texts. When they finally answered didn?t have a single idea who we were. The eventually came out, the work was good. But don?t believe the constant ?are we losing our deposit for nothing?, was worth it."

Hanna L on July 2025

Here at Danco Home Improvement, I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service. I handle general home improvement work in Warwick and the surrounding areas - Call today!

"The communication was horrible. Had no problem responding when they wanted the down deposit and cashed it in right away. Did not hear from them for over 5 weeks after endless phone calls and texts. When they finally answered didn?t have a single idea who we were. The eventually came out, the work was good. But don?t believe the constant ?are we losing our deposit for nothing?, was worth it."

Hanna L on July 2025


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Desnoyers Excavation

4.90(
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Desnoyers Excavation

4.90(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Desnoyers Excavation is a small business in North Kingstown, RI. We strive to exceed our customers expectations when working on a project. Whether it’s a small shed to be taken down, to a full new house site, we have you covered. We can provide all aspects of excavation, and work with builders to meet your needs.

"Greg made some great suggestions to enhance my original plan for the demolition and removal of a shed. Led to some lightweight excavation and grading and couldnâ t be more satisfied highly recommend!"

Chris M on July 2024

Desnoyers Excavation is a small business in North Kingstown, RI. We strive to exceed our customers expectations when working on a project. Whether it’s a small shed to be taken down, to a full new house site, we have you covered. We can provide all aspects of excavation, and work with builders to meet your needs.

"Greg made some great suggestions to enhance my original plan for the demolition and removal of a shed. Led to some lightweight excavation and grading and couldnâ t be more satisfied highly recommend!"

Chris M on July 2024


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Picturesque Incorporated

5.00(
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Picturesque Incorporated

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Picturesque Incorporated: Landscape Construction and Maintenance is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Picturesque Incorporated did an amazing job! Highly recommend using them. Mike is honest and completely reasonable in pricing. He will work with you and your budget in order for you to be happy. He put crushed stone under my deck. I came home and everything looked perfect. He even watered my trees. I have called him multiple times for his insight on landscaping projects, i will be using him very soon again for multiple projects. Thank you Mike!"

Jarred S on June 2024

Picturesque Incorporated: Landscape Construction and Maintenance is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Picturesque Incorporated did an amazing job! Highly recommend using them. Mike is honest and completely reasonable in pricing. He will work with you and your budget in order for you to be happy. He put crushed stone under my deck. I came home and everything looked perfect. He even watered my trees. I have called him multiple times for his insight on landscaping projects, i will be using him very soon again for multiple projects. Thank you Mike!"

Jarred S on June 2024


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North East Development LLC

3.77(
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North East Development LLC

3.77(
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Customers say: Terrific value
36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

**We do not remove oil tanks*** 25 Years Experience with Gunite Built in Pools, Excavation, Drainage, Foundations, demo, grading, sewer, and water installation. Licensed and insured. Quality work with great prices. Call Joe today for a free assessment and proposal of the work you need done!

"After 2 1/2 years of not being able to secure a contractor willing to excavate or property we found Joe who told us, "No problem when do you want to start?" After receiving Joes quote we asked if he could build us a wall also. Joe stuck with us even after we were satisfied with the excavation. He encouraged to order gravel late on a Friday to finish up the site."

Victor B on September 2025

**We do not remove oil tanks*** 25 Years Experience with Gunite Built in Pools, Excavation, Drainage, Foundations, demo, grading, sewer, and water installation. Licensed and insured. Quality work with great prices. Call Joe today for a free assessment and proposal of the work you need done!

"After 2 1/2 years of not being able to secure a contractor willing to excavate or property we found Joe who told us, "No problem when do you want to start?" After receiving Joes quote we asked if he could build us a wall also. Joe stuck with us even after we were satisfied with the excavation. He encouraged to order gravel late on a Friday to finish up the site."

Victor B on September 2025


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Brayman & Sons Excavation

5.00(
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Brayman & Sons Excavation

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Business Established in 1970 We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Young, ambitious, and professional. Has all the right equipment for a wide array of projects"

Bill D on November 2023

Business Established in 1970 We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Young, ambitious, and professional. Has all the right equipment for a wide array of projects"

Bill D on November 2023



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Northeast Hardscape & Masonry

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Northeast Hardscape & Masonry

4.91(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Northeast Hardscapes and Masonry is a one stop shop for all your masonry and hardscape needs. Justin pays meticulous attention to detail and offers quality, dependable, workmanship. He takes pride in every brick, paver and stone he lays. His focus is bringing your visions to life with quality work and exceptional craftsmanship. We offer free estimates and guarantee all our work.

"run for your life. This guy is completely unprofessional. He pitched it towards my house and now I have major water problems. He forgot to put stairs in. He refuses to fix anything and told me he is done doing business with me. He left the job completely unfinished. do not hire this company, I don’t know how this guy is still in business"

Lisa B on June 2024

Northeast Hardscapes and Masonry is a one stop shop for all your masonry and hardscape needs. Justin pays meticulous attention to detail and offers quality, dependable, workmanship. He takes pride in every brick, paver and stone he lays. His focus is bringing your visions to life with quality work and exceptional craftsmanship. We offer free estimates and guarantee all our work.

"run for your life. This guy is completely unprofessional. He pitched it towards my house and now I have major water problems. He forgot to put stairs in. He refuses to fix anything and told me he is done doing business with me. He left the job completely unfinished. do not hire this company, I don’t know how this guy is still in business"

Lisa B on June 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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. 

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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