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C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
5.0(
20
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Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two man crew. On-time. Assessed area, brought in back hoe, very organized, dug hole, and removed tank. Removed all hose lines in the house where connections were. Filled in holes, cleared area, very professional and through. We purchased top soil and reseeded lawn after C2G left."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ENTECH-Environmental Technicians
4.8(
276
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Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend. 35 years of experience really shows. Entire process took less than 2.5 hours. They had all the right tools and equipment. Absolutely clean afterwards. Great people to talk with about their experiences. Price quoted was the price charged and it was a lot lower than I expected. I would hire them again."
 Tight area
 exposing the tank
 Concrete Driveway
 Breaking Ground
 getting ready to dig

+52

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
5.0(
22
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Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Edison was great to deal with. He responded quickly and provided several landscaping ideas and helped us design our walkway and flowerbeds. While picking out the paver stones, he dropped off and set up several different design patterns and didnâ t rush us to make a decision. Once we decided on a design, Edison and his crew started right away. They completed the project within the timeframe that was given and stood by their quote. Great customer service."
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Marc Curtis DBA Construction Services
4.8(
38
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Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Marc went above and beyond when installing a yard drainage system in our side yard. He was quick to give us a competitive quote, easy to work with, and got a complicated job done fast. I would highly recommend him for homeowners looking to modify the slope and or drainage plan for their plot."
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Lot Clearing/De-Stumping
Yard Drainage/Discharge system
Southbridge,MA

+12

Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
68
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Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They showed up when they said they would both to do the estimate and the job. Wait time from accepting the quote to actually doing the work was only a couple of weeks and price for the job was fair. They have good equipment such as a bucket truck and good sized chipper and were able to handle some large trees along the driveway.. job was completed in 1 day and final clean up was good. I would definitely use this company again."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time12 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Bond-Tite Tank Service
4.9(
52
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Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Good, fast service, Just one miner problem, did not put skirting back and left large space that needs to be fixed. Told them of the problem and said they would get back to me. 4 days later they came back and fixed the problem."
275Gal Replacement
Roth Tank Upgrade
The Oil Tank Professionals!
Got Tanks?
18May2021

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WS Builders Corp
4.1(
69
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Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WS builders did a great job renovating my house. The price was fair and they finish the job on time. I really recommend this company."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Clearwater Contracting
5.0(
3
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Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We’ve been working with Clearwater Contracting for several years, and they’ve been fantastic every time. They’re reliable, knowledgeable, and very fair. It’s so nice to work with a team you can trust to get the job done right. We’ve always been happy with their work and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great excavation and septic installation company."
little helper
water line
shed move
Excavation
Excavation

+7

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for excavation projects in Burlington, MA

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

The Burlington, MA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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