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Ben TheHandyman - Drainage, Patios,& Tree planting

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Hired 165 times

Serves Ashland, MA

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2 employees

9 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 pm - 5:00 pmMon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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2025

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2019

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2018

Services offered
Excavation service needs
Property type

Residential

Commercial

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Exceptional 5.0

136 reviews

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Elisa R.

May 27, 2025

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I hired Ben to excavate and install a patio in an area where we had a large pool removed. It was basically a gravel pit. He came right out to give me an estimate. I was first impressed with when I sent him a communication, he responded right back. When he performed the job, he did so in a very timely and professional manner. He had all the right material and equipment for the job, and strove for perfection in his work. The patio is gorgeous, strong, level, has a solid base, and will last for a lifetime of enjoyment. Do not hesitate to hire Ben! You won’t be disappointed!

Details: Less than 1 • Landscaping • Flat • Flat • No obstructions • Yes, I will need the professional to haul any excess soil or debris • Residential

Land Leveling and Grading
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Soumya G.

4 weeks ago

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Ben did an amazing job with installing a dry well for us in 2024. Our backyard which would flood every spring, has been completely dry the last couple of springs. The dry well was tricky to put in because we don’t have a lot of space, but Ben managed to make it work. I would strongly recommend Ben.

Details: Less than 1 • Drainage • Slightly sloped • As recommended by professional • No obstructions • Yes, I will need the professional to haul any excess soil or debris • Residential

Ben TheHandyman - Drainage, Patios,& Tree planting's reply
Hi Soumya, I am very happy to hear the dry-well is performing as it should. Your project was by far one of the trickiest to plan and construct. Thank you for the great review!
Land Leveling and Grading
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Josh W.

3 weeks ago

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Details: Less than 1 • Landscaping • Drainage • Flat • As recommended by professional • No obstructions • Yes, I will need the professional to haul any excess soil or debris • Residential

Land Leveling and Grading
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Gaurav K.

3 weeks ago

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Ben is that value for money guy. Great experience overall. He did a solid job with backyard grading and leveling, and the expanded gate looks clean and well-built. Professional, on time, and easy to work with, would definitely recommend and hire again.

Details: Less than 1 • Slightly sloped • As recommended by professional • Holes and ditches • No, I will dispose of this myself • Residential

Land Leveling and Grading
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David M.

Sep 28, 2024

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Ben was able to layout and compact 12 cu. yds. of fill to level my front yard for a remodeling project. He did a great job moving material with his excavator, spreading it with the skid, and then patiently running the plate compactor until the base setup like concrete. He was also able to install solid granite steps, lifting the stone with his machine to carefully place each with just the slightest pitch to shed water. Nice guy with attention to detail and experience on how to do the job right. I highly recommend Ben!

Details: Less than 1 • Flat • No obstructions • No, I will dispose of this myself • Residential

Land Leveling and Grading
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