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

Serving Newport, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Imagine a contractor who returns your calls, shows up on schedule, gives you a detailed estimate and sticks to it, does excellent quality work, completes the work on time, and leaves the work site cleaner than before they started. That has been our experience with South Shore Excavation. Highly recommend them."
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
Billias Restoration, LLC
4.9(
27
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Newport, 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
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 Newport, 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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Garcia plastering
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Newport, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hello, I highly recommend Garcia Plastering. They are a very efficient company. They did some work for me and I'm very happy with the result. They are a well-coordinated team, they do a great job protecting the floors, and they produce excellent plastering work. I definitely recommend them for any job you might have."
Boston
Boston
Venditti Construction, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Newport, 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

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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