Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Small jobs welcome
"Great communication during the whole project. We are very happy with or patio. We will definitely hire again."
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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Customers say: Quick response
"Roland was very professional and worked hard! We wish we had found him sooner. We had a couple other companies â tryâ and do the work to only say the work could not be done. Roland came and not only did the work but did a great job! We would highly recommend him. Heâ s professional, hard working and very fair with pricing! Will definitely use him again for future jobs."
Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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Emergency services offered
"Very friendly, hard working and fast pace worker"
Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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Emergency services offered
"Frank was great. Had him here to excavate for a shed and he did an excellent job. He was reasonably priced, knowledgeable, and friendly. Also dug conduit for electrical for it. Awesome guy and would love to work with him again."
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Small jobs welcome
"Overall clean up of yard front and back yard overgrowth and dead tree removal. Highly recommend."
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
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Offers commercial services
"We have used them for 2 years already!"
Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Emergency services offered
"We hired Christian to remove tree stumps on our property. He gave us a price the next day and started work within a week. His work ethic is incredible—he left the site spotless and communicated clearly every step of the way. Since then, he’s regraded our driveway, removed an old chicken coop, and cleared brush. It’s safe to say Christian is our go-to contractor now."
Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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Credit card accepted
Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation 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 Dover, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 1989
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Emergency services offered
"The plumbers were very helpful with explaining issue & what they needed to do to fix the problem & the cost"
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Quick to respond to me and gave me some great ideas for the $$."
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.
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