Excavation · Durham, NH
Excavation in Durham, NH
Foundation digs, drainage, utility trenches and site work for Durham homes, from tight lots near Main Street to properties on the Oyster River and Great Bay.
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Durham digs
Excavation work around Durham.
Three common kinds of digs in town.
In town
Tight lots near campus
Lots around Main Street and the university are close together. We size equipment to the site and protect neighboring foundations.
Waterfront
Wet ground by the water
Near the Oyster River and Great Bay, digs need water control and drainage planned in from the start.
Outskirts
New homes and additions
Clearing, cellar holes and trenches for projects toward Beech Hill and the town's edges.
Digging in Durham
From campus lots to the bay.
Excavation in Durham ranges from careful digs on small in town lots to wet sites along the tidal river and bay. Each setting calls for different equipment, staging and water control.
Near the water, drainage and dewatering are often as important as the dig itself. On tight lots, protecting the house next door comes first.
We plan each dig around the foundation or structure going in it, since our crew builds those too.
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Typical jobs
Foundation digs, drainage, additions, trenches
In town
Tight access and close neighbors
Near the water
Wet ground and flood zone rules
Before we dig
811 Dig Safe called and lines marked
Permits
Through the Town of Durham
How it works
How we dig in Durham
Planned for tight lots and wet ground.
01
Walk the lot
Access, neighbors, water and utilities checked first.
02
Permit & mark
Town permits pulled and 811 Dig Safe called.
03
Dig
Right sized equipment, shoring and water control as needed.
04
Grade
Backfill, drainage and grading to move water away.
FAQ
Excavation in Durham: questions
Can you dig on a small lot near UNH?
Usually, yes. We choose equipment that fits the lot and plan staging around neighbors and streets.
What about wet ground near the Oyster River?
We plan water control and drainage for waterfront sites before digging starts.
Do you call Dig Safe?
Yes, on every job, so buried lines are marked first.
Do you build the foundation too?
Yes. Excavation, foundations and structural work are all done by our crew.
More in Durham
Related work in Durham.
Excavation leads into these.
01
Foundation repair in Durham
Foundations built after the dig.
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02
Flood mitigation in Durham
Protection for homes near the water.
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03
House lifting in Durham
Raising homes for new foundations.
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04
Structural repair in Durham
Framing work on the house above.
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All services in Durham
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Excavation in NH
Our excavation work across New Hampshire.
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