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Avatar for NERI BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT LLC
NERI BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent excavation company! The team was professional, reliable, and easy to work with from start to finish. They completed the job on schedule, maintained great communication throughout the project, and delivered high-quality work with attention to detail. The site was kept organized, and they handled every aspect of the excavation safely and efficiently. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dependable excavation contractor and would gladly work with them again."
Spindle Hill Farms
Spindle Hill Farms
Spindle Hill Farms
Spindle Hill Farms
Stamped Concrete

+8

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American Junk Removal LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and his crew were amazing. They cleaned out the junk filled basement of the old house we just moved into. Prompt, friendly, professional setvice and a great value for the money. We also hired them again, to remove brush and overgrown shrubbery from the property a week later. Highly reccomend."
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+6

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Advanced Basement Waterproofing LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.\nIn order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer \nin a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Knell walls
Knee Walls
After
Before
Concrete Work

+1

218 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SVL, LLC
3.5(
47
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael and his team (Mikey, Travis and Tony) were prompt, professional, knowledgeable and were able to adjust the project as it went along and recommended changes that were better for aesthetics. Friendly and truly cares about doing top quality work. Would recommend to anyone!"
Stair walkway
Stair walkway
Walkway
Front walkway & stairs
Front walkway

+57

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
ZKS Lawns, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had Zach out last week to level some land next to a shed. He also took down the existing shed and took it all away. I will be getting a new shed, built me a stone platform to put it on. He is meticulous. Did a fantastic job and cleaned up everything after. Even put hay down with some grass seed and areas."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
3.6(
183
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Woke up to a flash flood in my basement that never floods. Technician got to my place within an hour of calling and had a new sump pump installed by early afternoon and the water drained out. It was stressful - the water was coming up fast and they dealt with it quickly. The lead technician was professional and courteous."
Dry Well
BOCK WATER HEATER INSTALL
AO SMITH WATER HEATER INSTALL
HAPPY CUSTOMERS ARE WHAT WE WANT!
TANKLESS INSTALL

+16

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
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FAQs for excavation projects in Hartford, CT

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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