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ENTECH-Environmental Technicians
4.8(
276
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Serving Melrose, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
5.0(
22
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Edison and his team were wonderful! I have a very difficult backyard because there is no access for machinery. I have a backyard that is on a slope and it has 3 terraces. It needed stone retaining walls and a stone patio. Edison and his team dug, carried and installed every item in the backyard by hand! Yes the price was high but it was oh so worth it. They converted my not so useable backyard into a gorgeous living space. We are enjoying it tremendously. I did have a couple of issues afterwards but Edison and his team came back and corrected the issues promptly at no cost. Im addition it was such a joy working with Edison and his team are a hard working guys. Definitely recommend them for your next project. PS: they did help me with the design and had excellent ideas."
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Edgar Landscaping and Construction
4.5(
104
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They replaced eight wooden poles for a stockade fence that was falling apart. The sections were removed, new poles cemented in place along with metal poles for extra support. Very thorough and very professional. Did the job and did it well. It is very windy today and my fence hasn't moved an inch."
My jobs
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Bond-Tite Tank Service
4.9(
51
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Serving Melrose, 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 rate92%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WS Builders Corp
4.1(
69
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My house needed to be repaired from a huge fire. I was looking for a GC that has extensive knowledge of fire damage. After multiple quotes, I chose WS Builders because the owner was very professional and knew what he was talking about. Wladimir assisted me from beginning to end. We gutted the whole house and replace all the electricity. This was a big project and it was necessary to find a GC who had previous experience in rebuilding a house damaged by fire. I am very please with Wladimir's work ethic and professionalism. He had a quick turnaround and communicated thoroughly to ensure that I fully understand what was going on during the project. I recommend using him if you are looking for somebody with years of experience. Regardless of what job it is, he has the subcontractors to ensure the job is completed in a timely manner."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Simple Greens Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
19
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Irrigation company I used to use has kept jacking up their rates for closings and activations. Simple Greens was HALF the cost. And they responded right away."
Blue Stone Patio - with Custom Kitchen
Retaining wall - Patio
Paver Driveway - Landscape design
Custom Outdoor Kitchen
Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
66
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Serving Melrose, 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
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Chambers Heating & A.C. Service
4.5(
51
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found Chambers Heating and AC thru Angie's list and Stephen reached out to me the same day. We set up an appointment and Kevin came out the very next day. Kevin showed up on time and fixed our issues right away. He was kind and professional. He also gave me some tips to keep my system in tip-top shape. The price was very fair and they have gained my business. I will hire them again for future repairs and maintenance."
93% High Efficiency Gas Furnace with AC
Baseboard Zone on a Steam Boiler
Supply Header with Circulators
Before Pic w/zone valves & Loose Wiring
Gas Fired tankless water heater

+6

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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M&M Plumbing
5.0(
2
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My boiler stop working come to find out it was the gas valve and it need to be clean out. I love the experience I had with the company that was very transparent and open with the task step by step"
Kitchen faucet
Kitchen faucet
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for excavation projects in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.