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Dukes, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came when they said they would come and charged a reasonable fee. Very satisfied with Dukes. "
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+36

Response time4 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Triple 7 Excavation & Construction
5.0(
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had David come in and do some grading and site prep for a concrete patio. Was prompt with his response and quote. Price was very affordable! Once we got it scheduled the crew got the work done quickly. Would highly recommend!!! "
Concrete Patio Extension
Shrub Removal
Shrub Removal
Shrub Removal
Shrub Removal

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evergreen Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Corp.
5.0(
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Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The only negative would be that it took a while for the owner to get back to me with an estimate of how much it would cost. It took him just a little while, and the reason was he was so busy doing other jobs. The positives were: they were on time, finished on time, the job looked good, they were clean, the area they worked in was clean when they left. It looks good."
Sod Installation
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Sod Installlation
Sod Installlation
Sod Installlation

+16

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation major grading or resloping projects in Athol, MA

You can excavate in winter, but frozen soil slows down the process and increases labor costs. Many grading companies offer discounted rates during their off-season, so ask for a winter quote and weigh the savings against a longer timeline. A brief conversation with a local professional will help determine whether cold-weather excavation is suitable for your site.

Foundation digs can be completed in as little as three days or take up to three weeks. Soil density, access, weather, and hidden obstacles all play a role, so every timeline is a bit different. Have your contractor walk the site and flag any potential issues early—clear expectations help keep both the schedule and budget on track.

You must always call 811 before excavating. Dial 811 a few days in advance so that utility crews can mark underground lines and ensure the area is safe for digging. Hitting a buried cable or gas pipe can be both dangerous and expensive, and many municipalities will not issue permits unless the site is flagged correctly.

To remove soil during an excavation project, your crew will load the spoil into dump trucks with a backhoe or excavator, haul it to a disposal site, and return for the next load. Efficient hauling keeps the work zone clear and the project moving. Depending on the site and volume of osil, multiple trucks may rotate to maintain a steady flow.

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