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Avatar for bobbyczerwein.com
bobbyczerwein.com
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Scituate, 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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JRM LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LLC
JRM LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.8(
58
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Scituate, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Billias Restoration, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Scituate, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roberts Construction LLC
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Scituate, 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."
project photos
project photos
 yoga studio
 yoga studio
 yoga studio

+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Scituate, 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
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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