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ENTECH-Environmental Technicians
4.8(
276
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Serving Reading, 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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Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
5.0(
22
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"You hear these horror stories of people who take your money and get back to you whenever they feel like it, but this was the complete opposite. They gave me a clear breakdown of costs, told me when they were going to start, and when they were going to be done, and did exactly what they said they would do at exactly the budget they said they'd do it at. I honestly had no idea how they were going to demolish a shed, move a couple of trees, set up a retaining wall, and re-create my front and back lawns in, like, a week. But they did, and it turned out wonderfully."
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bond-Tite Tank Service
4.9(
51
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Every aspect of this project, from start to finish, was done with courtesy and professionalism. One canâ t ask anything more from a service provider. I would highly recommend Bond-Tite to anyone needing a new oil storage tank."
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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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
66
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rony and his team are fantastic. They did a complete overhaul of my lawn from soil to sod, trimmed trees and added hardscape. It looks fantastic. Price was reasonable. Crews were great. Work was done FAST. And they accommodated my last minute changes. These days, every home service pro is super busy and stretched thin. I am so glad I was patient and waited for Rony and his team."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time12 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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AMD Masonry Projects, Inc.
4.6(
11
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent rapid response. Major repairs to a crumbling stone wall. The crew arrived and the job was completed in a very short time. Knowledgeable crew. Highly recommend them for any masonry work"
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
John K. Young Landscaping
4.4(
65
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There are not many left who will do traditional lawn seeding - stripping, loam, seed, and rake. I had almost 1/2 my lawn redone. The work crew was great and responded to requests without having to "call the boss" - we worked it out together how the large areas should be done. It was quite wet so asked them to come back and re-rake and smooth the loam out better - no problem."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Walshco LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a zone issue with my forced radiant heat system. They were able to quickly diagnose the issue, and came up with a cost effective solution. I highly recommend them to anyone having furnace issues this winter, and they're super friendly!"
roth 275
roth 275
Roth 160 Gallon Tank
Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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StrongBack Systems
4.9(
8
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were excellent and did an excellent work, were very timely and I am very impress with them because they finished quickly and did a beautiful work. I had a good experience with them. They gave me a fair prices. I recommend them to my neighborhood."
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+59

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Reading, 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 Reading, MA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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