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Avatar for ZDG - Zuena Development Group, LLC
ZDG - Zuena Development Group, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Excellent time management and very attentive to ensure that I was satisfied with completed renovation. I would hire again for any future projects."
new vanity
old vanity
new shower stall
old leaking smelly moldy shower
black mold from water penatration

+29

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Desnoyers Excavation
4.9(
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Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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!"
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Building the Retaining Wall

+6

Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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L2 Homes
5.0(
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Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"These guys did a fantastic job, very professional and clean. They were able to renovate both floors on my two family home within my budget and in a timely fashion. Handled everything from top to bottom, full clean out, gut bathrooms and kitchen, completely transformed the place. Couldn’t be happier with the finish product. Would recommend and hire again!"
Rubber Roof Install
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Complete Home Renovation

+8

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Danco Home Improvement Services, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"I contacted Danco at the end of the good weather season, to do an outside job, so I knew it might take some time to complete. Well, I could not be happier wirh our choice to go with Danco. Due to inclement weather, it took a little while to get everything done, but Danny always kept us informed. When we had a good weather day, he was back and completed everything. I would definitely recommend Danco. They will be my go to guys for my next project."
Indoor Stairway
Cedar Trellis & Table
Replace Patio Doors
Double Picture Frame Deck
Double Picture Frame Deck

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Picturesque Incorporated
5.0(
4
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Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

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"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!"
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+19

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Venditti Construction, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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