excavation

dpg · 02-17-2022, 10:53 AM

Definitely tackling our back yard this spring put it off long enough. Most of the summer it's wet with drainage issues (not waterfront.) Anyone have dealings out there with companies who do this type of work? Doesn't fall into the wheelhouse of an ordinary landscaper...

Recommendations appreciated!

Descant · 02-17-2022, 11:12 AM

Is this area (how big?) considered a wetland? If so what is the local zoning requirement for set backs? DES permits? Maybe you need a soil scientist before you need a backhoe and a bulldozer?

MeredithMan · 02-17-2022, 11:46 AM

....many, many, moons ago my parents used John H Lyman & Sons from Gilford to put in their yard in Laconia. I'm pretty sure they are still in business, but I can't comment on their current pricing, quality, etc, but at least it's a lead for you...

BroadHopper · 02-17-2022, 12:14 PM

Lyman and Sons is an excellent choice. They have grown more to commercial sites. Breton Construction also does excellent excavation. Piscopo Excavation is another recommendation. Your choice! Give them all a call! It's not a matter of who can do the cheapest, but time schedule and value-added to the contract.

dpg · 02-17-2022, 03:19 PM

Thanks I’ll definitely make some calls doing something this year. It’s not a wet lands issue. If anybody knows of other suggestions they would be appreciated. Anyone familiar with “Northern woods” I believe their name is the new garage that went up directly across from Skelleys in Moultonborough?

02-17-2022, 10:53 AM	#1
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,607 Thanks: 155 Thanked 232 Times in 169 Posts	excavation Definitely tackling our back yard this spring put it off long enough. Most of the summer it's wet with drainage issues (not waterfront.) Anyone have dealings out there with companies who do this type of work? Doesn't fall into the wheelhouse of an ordinary landscaper... Recommendations appreciated!

02-17-2022, 11:12 AM	#2
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,421 Thanks: 1,368 Thanked 1,638 Times in 1,070 Posts	Wetlands? Is this area (how big?) considered a wetland? If so what is the local zoning requirement for set backs? DES permits? Maybe you need a soil scientist before you need a backhoe and a bulldozer?

02-17-2022, 11:46 AM	#3
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 965 Thanks: 263 Thanked 819 Times in 336 Posts	John H Lyman & Sons ....many, many, moons ago my parents used John H Lyman & Sons from Gilford to put in their yard in Laconia. I'm pretty sure they are still in business, but I can't comment on their current pricing, quality, etc, but at least it's a lead for you...

02-17-2022, 12:14 PM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,594 Thanks: 3,236 Thanked 1,111 Times in 798 Posts	Excavating Contractors Lyman and Sons is an excellent choice. They have grown more to commercial sites. Breton Construction also does excellent excavation. Piscopo Excavation is another recommendation. Your choice! Give them all a call! It's not a matter of who can do the cheapest, but time schedule and value-added to the contract. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

02-17-2022, 03:19 PM	#5
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,607 Thanks: 155 Thanked 232 Times in 169 Posts	Thanks I’ll definitely make some calls doing something this year. It’s not a wet lands issue. If anybody knows of other suggestions they would be appreciated. Anyone familiar with “Northern woods” I believe their name is the new garage that went up directly across from Skelleys in Moultonborough?