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Avatar for JR Construction
JR Construction
4.7(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with the work Bill and his crew did. All were very pleasant and professional. They were able to do a final cleanup from over the winter, removing all sticks and leaves. Following that They weeded, raked, installed edging, applied and spread mulch. Did a final cleanup of the mulch, driveway and walk areas before leaving. Very happy with the job they did. I would recommend this company and I would hire them again."
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Against The Grain Lawn Care
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Against The Grain Lawn Care was started in 2021 on the belief that the lawn care industry needed a new focus-YOU. Everything we do focuses on how we can better serve and exceed client expectations.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
D'Amico's Construction
4.8(
19
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Offers commercial services

"My request started off as a simple drywall repair. After speaking with Lisa, we decided to hire them to also paint ceilings and walls in the living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, master bedroom, and hall. We also had a couple new ceiling fans we wanted installed, and Mike did a fantastic job with the electrical work. They went above and beyond any expectation we had. In spite of minor setbacks with the home improvement store we were dealing with, Mike and Lisa continued with a positive attitude. They even put up with our three dogs! And Lisa actually chased one of them down when she got out. Their attention to detail is second to none, and their level of communication was the highest. I can't say enough about D'Amico Construction. Not only would I recommend them highly, but my dogs loved them, too. Hire them. You will not be disappointed."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Air Temp Solutions
4.7(
59
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They called to set up appt. and were very courteous and professional. The day of the service call they emailed and phone to see if we could do it earlier (as we were worried) and they met us to do the inspection. They were thorough and they determined it was not a sewer issue. The service call (reasonable priced) was well worth our peace of mind. They did NOT try to sell us extra services or inspections we didn't need. We'd call them again with an issue in a heartbeat. Highly recommended from a customer service perspective."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Espinoza Junk Removal
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Espinoza Junk removal got rid of my old fence waste and cleared all the debris from my back yard. They did it pretty fast and efficiently which was highly appreciated since I only gave them a 2 day notice since I was throwing a Super Bowl party at my home. They left my back yard spot less. High recommend these hard working guys !"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wilhelm Site Services, LLC
4.8(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Lewes, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were hired to demo a shed that was falling apart and to dismantle an enclosure around a car port that was warping. They did a great job, cleaned up after themselves and did a little more by ripping out 4 overgrown shrubs at my request for a great price."
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Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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