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Lariviere Construction LLC

134 Main Avenue
4.90(
10
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Lariviere Construction LLC

134 Main Avenue
4.90(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
14 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Lariviere Construction LLC is a fully licensed and insured excavation and site work contractor based in South Hampton, New Hampshire, serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Seacoast region. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for all phases of site development, from initial land clearing to final grading and preparation. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, we strive to exceed expectations on every project, big or small.

"Justin and his crew did an amazing job. His work was right on point. He was precise and incorporated all my suggestions. He replaced and reinstalled a block walkway. Amazing work. The walkway looks as good as the first day it was finished. Amazing professional with a desire to please and satisfy his customer. I would hire Justin again. In an instant. "

ralph n on July 2025

Lariviere Construction LLC is a fully licensed and insured excavation and site work contractor based in South Hampton, New Hampshire, serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Seacoast region. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for all phases of site development, from initial land clearing to final grading and preparation. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, we strive to exceed expectations on every project, big or small.

"Justin and his crew did an amazing job. His work was right on point. He was precise and incorporated all my suggestions. He replaced and reinstalled a block walkway. Amazing work. The walkway looks as good as the first day it was finished. Amazing professional with a desire to please and satisfy his customer. I would hire Justin again. In an instant. "

ralph n on July 2025


H A Richard & Sons

85 Pond St
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H A Richard & Sons

85 Pond St
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Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to H A RIchard & Sons! With over 25 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help!

Welcome to H A RIchard & Sons! With over 25 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help!


Gagnons Excavating, LLC

334 Main Street
4.75(
4
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Approved Pro

Gagnons Excavating, LLC

334 Main Street
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We are an excavation company with over 40 years of experience located in East Wakefield, NH looking to assist you in completing all your projects. We are fully insured and reasonably priced!

"Roland was very professional and worked hard! We wish we had found him sooner. We had a couple other companies â tryâ and do the work to only say the work could not be done. Roland came and not only did the work but did a great job! We would highly recommend him. Heâ s professional, hard working and very fair with pricing! Will definitely use him again for future jobs."

Phyllis P on November 2023

We are an excavation company with over 40 years of experience located in East Wakefield, NH looking to assist you in completing all your projects. We are fully insured and reasonably priced!

"Roland was very professional and worked hard! We wish we had found him sooner. We had a couple other companies â tryâ and do the work to only say the work could not be done. Roland came and not only did the work but did a great job! We would highly recommend him. Heâ s professional, hard working and very fair with pricing! Will definitely use him again for future jobs."

Phyllis P on November 2023


Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation

PO Box 363
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation

PO Box 363
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Diana . on July 2022

Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Diana . on July 2022


S.L. Dionne Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC

145 Lund Road
4.81(
18
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S.L. Dionne Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC

145 Lund Road
4.81(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

S.L. Dionne Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC, provides a wide variety of brick and stone hardscape work throughout all of the Nashua and surrounding areas of New Hampshire. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our customer retention throughout the years.

"Total care given on this project from start to finish. Excellent work."

Wendy O on December 2021

S.L. Dionne Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC, provides a wide variety of brick and stone hardscape work throughout all of the Nashua and surrounding areas of New Hampshire. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our customer retention throughout the years.

"Total care given on this project from start to finish. Excellent work."

Wendy O on December 2021


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Winning Landscapes

1152 White Mountain Highway
4.41(
16
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Winning Landscapes

1152 White Mountain Highway
4.41(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

Winning Landscapes is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Did great job cleaning out years of debris and leaves. Wasn t best of weather but they kept working to complete job on time. Would use them again."

steven s on June 2020

Winning Landscapes is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Did great job cleaning out years of debris and leaves. Wasn t best of weather but they kept working to complete job on time. Would use them again."

steven s on June 2020


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Littlewoods, LLC

15 Dudley Road
4.94(
8
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Littlewoods, LLC

15 Dudley Road
4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience in the excavation, hardscaping, and landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of any of your residential or commercial needs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call and see what Littlewoods, LLC, can do for you.

"Took some time, but I think it was just a busy time of year. They did a fabulous job exactly what I wanted. Well done"

Brian P on May 2020

With over 20 years of experience in the excavation, hardscaping, and landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of any of your residential or commercial needs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call and see what Littlewoods, LLC, can do for you.

"Took some time, but I think it was just a busy time of year. They did a fabulous job exactly what I wanted. Well done"

Brian P on May 2020


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CZMGT LLC

36 Maplewood Ave, Unit 1
5.00(
2
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CZMGT LLC

36 Maplewood Ave, Unit 1
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Now offering: • Shrub and small tree removal • Stump grinding and removal • Junk and debris hauling • Light excavation and grading We handle the tough, dirty work so you don’t have to. Whether you’re clearing out overgrown landscaping, removing brush and storm debris, or prepping ground for a project, Präzis delivers reliable, detail-focused service every time. Fast response, clean results, and fair pricing—trusted by homeowners across the NH Seacoast and Southern Maine.

"We hired Christian to remove tree stumps on our property. He gave us a price the next day and started work within a week. His work ethic is incredible—he left the site spotless and communicated clearly every step of the way. Since then, he’s regraded our driveway, removed an old chicken coop, and cleared brush. It’s safe to say Christian is our go-to contractor now."

Chip D on May 2025

Now offering: • Shrub and small tree removal • Stump grinding and removal • Junk and debris hauling • Light excavation and grading We handle the tough, dirty work so you don’t have to. Whether you’re clearing out overgrown landscaping, removing brush and storm debris, or prepping ground for a project, Präzis delivers reliable, detail-focused service every time. Fast response, clean results, and fair pricing—trusted by homeowners across the NH Seacoast and Southern Maine.

"We hired Christian to remove tree stumps on our property. He gave us a price the next day and started work within a week. His work ethic is incredible—he left the site spotless and communicated clearly every step of the way. Since then, he’s regraded our driveway, removed an old chicken coop, and cleared brush. It’s safe to say Christian is our go-to contractor now."

Chip D on May 2025


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The Site Guy

10 Edgerly Garrison Rd
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro

The Site Guy

10 Edgerly Garrison Rd
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At THE SITE GUY we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Weekends by appointment only.

"Mike was hired to demo and remove an old shed, then to prepare a pad site for a new shed. He was excellent. we were highly satisfied. His price is reasonable. He communicates! He arrives on time. He is very considerate and conscientious. He reviews work at the end of the project to ensure complete customer satisfaction. I highly recommend!"

MARY C on August 2025

At THE SITE GUY we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Weekends by appointment only.

"Mike was hired to demo and remove an old shed, then to prepare a pad site for a new shed. He was excellent. we were highly satisfied. His price is reasonable. He communicates! He arrives on time. He is very considerate and conscientious. He reviews work at the end of the project to ensure complete customer satisfaction. I highly recommend!"

MARY C on August 2025


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Select Excavation and Landscaping

25 Hale True Road
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Select Excavation and Landscaping

25 Hale True Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
205 local quotes requested

**** CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE WWW.NHEXCAVATION.COM **** Select Excavation offers highly affordable septic services including general excavation, water & septic line services, leach field installations, as well as septic system installation and repair. From entire condo complexes to single family residences, Select Excavation has the equipment, experience, and in-depth technical knowledge to do the job right. We are a trusted NH septic service, leach field installation and water main installation company. Since 2010, we've been the best septic services provider serving southern NH. We offer water main installations, septic system installation, leach field repairs & replacement.

"Select Excavation and Landscaping, LLC is in one word FANTABULOUS!! John was always available, his knowledge of what was needed for our project was spot on. He knew the codes that were necessary, he was personable and engaging and he always checked in with us throughout the entire process. Johns crew of Nick, Eddie and Kyle are very talented and knowledgeable craftsmen. The are also polite, intuitive and receptive to the needs at hand each day. We THANK, John and crew for doing a FANTABULOUS job!!"

Tom W on April 2023

**** CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE WWW.NHEXCAVATION.COM **** Select Excavation offers highly affordable septic services including general excavation, water & septic line services, leach field installations, as well as septic system installation and repair. From entire condo complexes to single family residences, Select Excavation has the equipment, experience, and in-depth technical knowledge to do the job right. We are a trusted NH septic service, leach field installation and water main installation company. Since 2010, we've been the best septic services provider serving southern NH. We offer water main installations, septic system installation, leach field repairs & replacement.

"Select Excavation and Landscaping, LLC is in one word FANTABULOUS!! John was always available, his knowledge of what was needed for our project was spot on. He knew the codes that were necessary, he was personable and engaging and he always checked in with us throughout the entire process. Johns crew of Nick, Eddie and Kyle are very talented and knowledgeable craftsmen. The are also polite, intuitive and receptive to the needs at hand each day. We THANK, John and crew for doing a FANTABULOUS job!!"

Tom W on April 2023

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Stratham, NH

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

The Stratham, NH homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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