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Prime Construction Company
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Prime Construction Company
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28 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Thank you for visiting PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. We are your locally owned and operated utility and site prep specialists based in Franklin, MA. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

Thank you for visiting PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. We are your locally owned and operated utility and site prep specialists based in Franklin, MA. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!


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Pioneer Basement
31 Sanford Rd
4.50(
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Pioneer Basement
31 Sanford Rd
4.50(
249
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
71 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - info@pioneerbasement.com. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022

Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - info@pioneerbasement.com. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022


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NorthEast Classic Engineering
42 Sylvan Dr
3.80(
5
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NorthEast Classic Engineering
42 Sylvan Dr
3.80(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
124 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

North­East Clas­sic Engi­neer­ing is a septic engineering company. We offers a free consultation service to Massachusetts home owners if you are having trouble with your septic system or tank.

"James assisted us with the FOG Estimation report and the Engineer letter. The town was satisfied with the letter and granted us the approvals. He is highly skilled at providing assistance according to the town and landlord requirements, and you will never receive a counterquestion when seeking his help"

Amar Roa N on March 2025

North­East Clas­sic Engi­neer­ing is a septic engineering company. We offers a free consultation service to Massachusetts home owners if you are having trouble with your septic system or tank.

"James assisted us with the FOG Estimation report and the Engineer letter. The town was satisfied with the letter and granted us the approvals. He is highly skilled at providing assistance according to the town and landlord requirements, and you will never receive a counterquestion when seeking his help"

Amar Roa N on March 2025


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Ruhan General Contracting, LLC
88 Ottawa Street
4.67(
6
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Ruhan General Contracting, LLC
88 Ottawa Street
4.67(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

With almost 10 years of experience working in the construction industry, Ruhan General Contracting, LLC, is your solution for all your home remodeling, landscape, and snow removal needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Hurry and call for a free estimate!

"Very prompt"

Jessica K on November 2023

With almost 10 years of experience working in the construction industry, Ruhan General Contracting, LLC, is your solution for all your home remodeling, landscape, and snow removal needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Hurry and call for a free estimate!

"Very prompt"

Jessica K on November 2023


SCOTT CAFFREY PLUMBING
173 Ashland St
5.00(
4
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SCOTT CAFFREY PLUMBING
173 Ashland St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Scotty has completed several projects at our house - from pipe repair to installing appliances. Each time he is always very knowledgeable, and professional. All of our projects/ repairs have turned out great!"

Stefanie W on June 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Scotty has completed several projects at our house - from pipe repair to installing appliances. Each time he is always very knowledgeable, and professional. All of our projects/ repairs have turned out great!"

Stefanie W on June 2024


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PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
28 Stubb St
5.00(
8
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PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
28 Stubb St
5.00(
8
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
14 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Thank you for visiting PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. We are your locally owned and operated utility and site prep specialists based in Franklin, MA. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

"the level of precision & professionalism that Nick, Mike & the team showed was above & beyond a 5 star rating. They did an amazing job from start to finish. I wish they did other home projects.... I would hire them for them all!!"

LISA A on March 2025

Thank you for visiting PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. We are your locally owned and operated utility and site prep specialists based in Franklin, MA. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

"the level of precision & professionalism that Nick, Mike & the team showed was above & beyond a 5 star rating. They did an amazing job from start to finish. I wish they did other home projects.... I would hire them for them all!!"

LISA A on March 2025


Avatar for 575 E Washington St Unit E
575 E Washington St Unit E
575 E Washington St Unit E
3.50(
3
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575 E Washington St Unit E
575 E Washington St Unit E
3.50(
3
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Approved Pro
122 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

Dempsey Energy, a full service Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, company, has been providing affordable service to the greater Boston area for over 20 years. We are insured and licensed and ready to do business for you today!

"Do not use this company! The have horrible service! Their technicians do not know what they are doing. They will never show up on time and will not keep you in the loop on what is going on. They took 3 months and charged me $2000 too, and never fixed my AC. Eventually, they said I need to replace it after spending all that money. They also left a huge mess in my house. I could never get in touch with anybody from the company or the technician."

Kevin S on August 2017

Dempsey Energy, a full service Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, company, has been providing affordable service to the greater Boston area for over 20 years. We are insured and licensed and ready to do business for you today!

"Do not use this company! The have horrible service! Their technicians do not know what they are doing. They will never show up on time and will not keep you in the loop on what is going on. They took 3 months and charged me $2000 too, and never fixed my AC. Eventually, they said I need to replace it after spending all that money. They also left a huge mess in my house. I could never get in touch with anybody from the company or the technician."

Kevin S on August 2017


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Peixoto Construction
21 Townley Dr.
5.00(
2
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Peixoto Construction
21 Townley Dr.
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
29 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience, we are 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.

"Peixoto construction did a great job on my site for my new house from beginning to end. They communicated each step of the process along the way from digging the foundation to spreading loam and planting grass. They arrived when they said they would and were very professional "

Colleen M on January 2025

With over 20 years of experience, we are 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.

"Peixoto construction did a great job on my site for my new house from beginning to end. They communicated each step of the process along the way from digging the foundation to spreading loam and planting grass. They arrived when they said they would and were very professional "

Colleen M on January 2025


EQUIP1
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EQUIP1
No reviews
25 years of experience

All phases of excavation house lots additions water sewer hookup sidewalks boulder walls material removeable septic systems all phases of asphault driveways parkinging lots berms roads snow plowing trucking no job to big or small

All phases of excavation house lots additions water sewer hookup sidewalks boulder walls material removeable septic systems all phases of asphault driveways parkinging lots berms roads snow plowing trucking no job to big or small


Mulvilles excavation and landscaping
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Mulvilles excavation and landscaping
No reviews
1 years of experience

We specialize in drainage work, driveways , land clearing , digging foundations, and other types of earth work , we aim to give our customers the best experience possible in seeing there vision come to life in a fast, efficient and most professional way possible

We specialize in drainage work, driveways , land clearing , digging foundations, and other types of earth work , we aim to give our customers the best experience possible in seeing there vision come to life in a fast, efficient and most professional way possible

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Excavation services FAQs

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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