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Morton Excavation
4.9(
14
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Serving Madison, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Morton Excavation was GREAT! I asked for 2 estimates, one with a small retaining wall, one without. After receiving the estimates, I contacted Morton and asked how soon could they get started? “Next week, and we should be done in a couple days.” They did have to put me off for one day, but they completed the job in 2 days, cleaned up the work area, and did an excellent job. Thanks!!"
Gallery
Fire Hydrant install
8in ductile iron / fire hydrant install
Culvert Drainage
Culvert Drainage

+11

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
Gagnons Excavating, LLC
4.8(
4
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Serving Madison, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I really appreciated the great excavation and fill work that Roland Gagnon did for me. This was a driveway drainage project that required low spot filling and proper grading of the area. The driveway now has the proper slope and is draining properly. Roland went above and beyond my expectations, he will be my first call for any future work."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northeast Stump Grinding, LLC
4.7(
54
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Serving Madison, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Roger called me on Sunday, offered a free estimate and brought the needed equipment without any obligation. The pricing was very reasonable. We asked Roger to proceed with the work, which was accomplished faster than I could have imagined. One stump was very difficult as the tree had grown over a very large rock, but Roger managed it very competently. The wood chips were moved to a location of our choosing. How rare to have someone call, come to an appointment on time, provide a professional service all on the same day. Thank you Roger!"
Long Island Stump Grinding
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garland Trucking And Property Maintenance
New to Angi

Serving Madison, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Easy going property care and maintenance company \nFast responding \nHonest work and communication \nSpring and fall clean ups \nResidential material hauling\nDemo\nLawn care \nLandscaping\nAnd a lot more!\nWe work for you!\n

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Weekend Excavation
5.0(
5
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Serving Madison, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

"Steve at weekend excavation is a delight! Professional, knowledgeable, hard working and skilled - he has helped us tremendously with yard projects that we didnâ t even know where to start to tackle! He made it very easy, was able to complete multiple yard projects within a very reasonable time frame and maintained an eye for detail. Our yard looks absolutely fabulous now - much more space, but still maintained privacy - and weâ ve had many compliments - thanks to Steve at weekend Excavations! Give him a call - youâ ll be glad you did!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Granite State Piping
4.9(
87
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Serving Madison, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and the boys spent quality time with our underground oil tank and the piping configured with it. They drained water (a bonus feature we didn⠠t realize can accompany any oil delivery) from the tank and outfitted the girl with new fill lines and oil lines to the tank. It was a masterpiece; sad it had to be covered with sand! The men were professional, timely, answered questions, worked quickly and courteously. We were pleased with the results, and happy they are in the neighborhood. Yes we⠠d call them again⠦⠦.you should, too!! Great company for sure. Thanks, kids!"
Boiler flues
Water Tratment
GSP1
GSP2
GSP3

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Madison, NH

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 Madison, NH homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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