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Sunshine Environmental Services, Inc.
4.8(
7
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very pleased with this company. Prompt initial response and quote. Prompt site inspection. The excavation of underground oil tank was performed within a week, as promised. The work was done expertly and quickly. The hole was filled and grass sowed in. The completely report was delivered by email within 48 hrs as promised. The invoice was in agreement with quote. Excellent work and pleasant crew. I recommend very highly."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC
4.1(
150
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C2G did a great job with replacing a buried oil tank with an above ground Roth tank. They were in on time, came prepared and completed the job quickly. They were also the only company that we came by that offered to remove the abandoned tank too."
Residental Oil Tank Removal
Locate buried tanks
Aboveground Oil Tank Installation
Response time1 day
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Elite Development Creations
3.6(
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Last spring I decided to build a new stone patio and kitchen and selected Elite Development to do our project. They were not the cheapest but it was clear to us that these guys know what they are doing. From layout, to construction, to final turf and plantings they knocked it out of the park. Could not be happier and would not hesitate to hire them again. Alan F"
Stone patio
Stone patio
Patio and turf
Excavation
Excavation

+27

90 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Belinquete
5.0(
6
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I found David on Angie list and he got back to me immediately. I explained what I needed done and I had an estimate within3 hours. He is very affordable and was able to come the following week. They arrived on time. Very efficient, made sure everything was cleaned up before they left. I will be hiring him again for another project that I will be doing. Definitely hire him, you won't regretting it. You can see in the pictures what a great job he did. Thank you again David"
Response time1 day
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Eden Farms LLC.
4.7(
3
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THE INPUT AS WELL AS THE PLANTING OF OUR SHRUBS AND PLANTS. THE OPEN DIALOG THAT THE LANDSCAPER HAD WITH US WAS VERY HELPFUL."
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Trades Contracting
5.0(
1
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team helped us through one of the worst situations. Our home was severely damaged and flooded by Superstorm Sandy. We needed someone to help secure the existing structure, help oversee the insurance process and do the rebuild and remodel. We were very appreciative of the diligent work of this firm. They helped create a better design to prevent future flood risks, remodeled the house in full, and did it within our budget with insurance. In the beginning there were many nights where the team pulled all nighters."
Superstorm Sandy Rebuild
Superstorm Sandy Rebuild
Superstorm Sandy Rebuild
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Le Penguin (Greenwich

+6

Response time10 hrs
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FAQs for excavation projects in Riverside, 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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