




Sinkholes and soft spots are the kind of yard problems that don't fix themselves. They start small - a low spot here, a soggy patch there - and before you know it, you've got a real hazard on your hands. Twisted ankles, mower damage, foundation concerns. It adds up fast.
We've been out in Harwinton tackling sinkhole repairs and getting started on lawn leveling work in Torrington. These are the types of jobs where having the right equipment makes all the difference. Our Takeuchi TB335R mini excavator is compact enough to work across a residential lawn without tearing everything up, but it has more than enough power to dig out and properly address the problem areas at the root - not just patch over them.
The approach matters here. Filling a sinkhole without understanding what caused it is a short-term fix. We dig it out, assess what's going on underneath, and backfill correctly so the ground stays stable. Same goes for lawn leveling - it's not just about moving dirt around. It's about getting the grade right so water drains the way it should and the surface stays consistent.
Uneven ground is more of a safety and maintenance issue than most people realize. If your yard has spots that feel soft underfoot, areas that collect standing water, or low spots that seem to be getting worse over time, that's worth paying attention to sooner rather than later. The longer it sits, the bigger the fix tends to be.