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Avatar for JRM LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LLC
JRM LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.8(
58
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lincoln, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service, came at all scheduled appointments. Impeccable work ethic and knowledge. John, Mike and Lou are all men of integrity. As contractors you rarely see this today in this industry. Installed a paver walkway and redesigned my entire yard with fresh mulch, perennials and shrubs. I would have appreciated an option to upload photos for you all to see. Will never use another company again for this type of work other than JRM. Do not hesitate to contact them for help. I thank you all very much!! Tony"
inground pool demo
inground pool demo
inground pool demo
inground pool demo
inground pool demo

+38

Response time11 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%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 Lincoln, 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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wagner Construction
4.9(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lincoln, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Recommended by Home Advisor, Cary was the one and only contractor who responded, and that was in a matter of days. He came when he said he would, looked at my front yard, which had been mangled by another person who shall remain nameless, and promised he could re-grade and re-seed my lawn, which at that time was full of weeds. He came the NEXT DAY, with Ryan and his beautiful dog, Bentley, took out the weeds, graded the lawn with fresh loam, then re-seeded. He and Ryan also put in a great new concrete walkway! All I need to do now is water every day and wait for my grass to grow! It's beautiful already, considering what it was. Thank you, Cary, you kept your word, did a phenomenal job at a reasonable price, and cleaned up well, too! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Lincoln, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Robert’s Construction did an amazing job building our barn. The project was completed with great attention to detail, high-quality craftsmanship, and clear communication throughout the entire process. Everything turned out even better than we expected. We’re extremely happy with the final result and would absolutely recommend Robert’s Construction to anyone looking for reliable, skilled builders."
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project photos
 yoga studio
 yoga studio
 yoga studio

+5

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 Lincoln, 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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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