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ENTECH-Environmental Technicians
4.8(
276
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ENTECH did an oil tank removal for me which is a multi step process with the town and EPA and heavy equipment. It was buried in my front lawn with plantings all around it and oil left in the tank. In the middle, covid 19 shut down the procedure for two months. They handled all the paperwork and headaches. They couldn t have done a more professional job. They did a perfect job of staging the excavation so there was no damage to lawn and plantings. They handled all the delays, rescheduling, and paperwork. They kept their very fair price. I think ENTECH is probably the best contractor I ever hired."
 Tight area
 exposing the tank
 Concrete Driveway
 Breaking Ground
 getting ready to dig

+52

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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UAM Landscaping
4.8(
89
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive, professional and did an excellent job. Scope included connecting water runoff from house, trenching a drain pipe away from the house, installing materials to spec and accommodated a late request for us to remove shrubs in the way to prep for spring flowers. Highly recommend and will work with again."
New sod installation
New sod installation
New sod installation
New sod installation
New sod installation

+126

Response time9 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Willow Creek Land Design
4.2(
148
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy and his team were amazing. I had a large pile ~3 cu-yards of sticks and stumps from a big spring yard cleanup where we removed a number of bushes and trimed som significant tree limbs. I either had places give me sky high bids or no-bids at all. Jeremy gave me a decent rate and had his team remove the big brush pile out of my driveway within 5 hours of the initial quote. My driveway was left clean and the brush was gone without a big dent in the wallet."
Landscape Design & Install
Spring Clean up
Spring Clean up and Mulch Application
Drone view of raised retention wall garden bed
Ground level view

+12

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Bond-Tite Tank Service
4.9(
49
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Oil tank Installers came early and did a fantastic job! Cleaned up and took less time than we expected. Minor issue - communications within the team could have been a little better but overall experience was excellent. Would highly recommend!!"
275Gal Replacement
Roth Tank Upgrade
The Oil Tank Professionals!
Got Tanks?
18May2021

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
66
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"So I already had a quote and confirmed appointment from a local tree company, to do the job within 16 weeks. Well 20 weeks later still no contact from them. Got a couple quotes using Homeadvisor, went with Zacharias, did the job within a week... couple of trees down and pruning...on time, hard working, cleaned up area, fair price...totally worth the call if looking for tree work"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time12 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Annisquam Landcare, Inc.
4.2(
22
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very happy with the work they did. They came when scheduled and did exactly what was agreed upon. Would definitely recommend Annisquam Landcare Inc. for any landscaping needs."
Renovation
 stream and pond
Renovation
 pond
 wall and pond

+8

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Ray Hamilton Trucking & Excavation
3.0(
2
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 20 years experience Ray Hamilton Trucking & Excavation provides quality work to our customers in doing a variety of projects. We specialize in all landscaping and tree work for both residential and commercial properties. We take pride in always being prompt, punctual and professional with every project that we complete. When you need a pro call us we will make sure you're happy with the service we provide.

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Davis & Sons
2.5(
13
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Serving Essex, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Davis and Sons completed a number of challenging projects for my wife and I. First, David Davis completed the trench work for installing an undeground electric utility that required him working closely with the municipal wiring inspector and my electrician. He also installed a large, steel rebar reinforced retaining wall in our backyard -- which was a tight space to maneuver. Davis also built us a very attractive concrete driveway and supporting L-shaped wall to replace a rotten, wood timber wall on the front of our house. Many of our neighbors have commented on the attractive retaining wall and driveway David Davis built for us."
framing stage
birch ln
 excavation
birch ln
 footing/stone

+6

Response time4 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Essex, 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 Essex, MA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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