Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"Had Henry remove a 12-15 inch thick 5x5 slab of concrete that needed to be removed. He showed up very quickly and knocked it out in a few hours with cleanup and haul away. Very professional and keeps you updated the whole time. Highly recommend."
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"We had a lot of crumbling mortar in our basement walls and were worried about water getting in. Pro Mass Foundation and Masonry came in and did a fantastic job repointing everything. The guys were friendly, showed up on time, and kept us updated as they worked. Our basement looks solid now and we feel much more secure."
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"Waiting for company to call for appointment to repair the job that was started, had bubbles in concrete floor ."
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"These guys are the best. You donâ t need to look any further. They came out to assess the issue the same day. Within two weeks they had manufactured new concrete footings in the basement, placed new lally columns and removed the really old ones. Highly recommended."
Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1996
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"Everything completed as rescheduled after a weather delay. The crews arrived on time, did the project (2 foundation Cracks, and cleaned up"
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"We wanted to help with our foundation drainage as the hills all led to water pooling to the back of our house. Also had French drains installed. Very happy with the quality of work especially so close to our home foundation. Highly recommend and have used Echo Excavation for multiple projects."
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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"Capital Construction Contracting was amazing! We absolutely love our deck! High quality and perfectly built to our specifications. Very professional, explained everything in detail, started when they said they would, and finished on time. From the first conversation until the last was no more than 6 weeks."
Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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All Pro Painting & Remodeling 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.
Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Emergency services offered
"PROJECT DONE IN 2 DAYS. Done the way I wanted, No complaints."
Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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Emergency services offered
"They had a good price. The crew was on time, professional and cleaned up like they lived there. Very clean and neat work all around."
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