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JS Tank Removal

13845 Willoughby Road
4.95(
86
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JS Tank Removal

13845 Willoughby Road
4.95(
86
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
91 local quotes requested

Welcome to JS Tank Removal! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Over good experience "

FARELL M on October 2025

Welcome to JS Tank Removal! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Over good experience "

FARELL M on October 2025


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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC

4420 East Eager Street
4.93(
143
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Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC

4420 East Eager Street
4.93(
143
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
114 local quotes requested

Here at Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC, we have years of experience in all environmental services. From oil spills to fuel tank removals/installations to soil and groundwater sampling. If your tank is leaking and you have vapors in your house, we are a state-certified contractor and our professionals know just how to help you. Call us today!

"Prompt and courteous service at a fair and reasonable price. Friendly technicians were respectful of the property and were done within a few hours. "

Bryan P on October 2025

Here at Ace Environmental Holdings, LLC, we have years of experience in all environmental services. From oil spills to fuel tank removals/installations to soil and groundwater sampling. If your tank is leaking and you have vapors in your house, we are a state-certified contractor and our professionals know just how to help you. Call us today!

"Prompt and courteous service at a fair and reasonable price. Friendly technicians were respectful of the property and were done within a few hours. "

Bryan P on October 2025


SAR Construction & Landscaping, LLC

16611 Shaffer Rd
4.84(
25
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Approved Pro

SAR Construction & Landscaping, LLC

16611 Shaffer Rd
4.84(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

At SAR Construction & Landscaping, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customer's needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"SAR does great work. An intoxicated driver took out the culvert and rock flower bed in the front of our home. I had a hard time getting someone to give us an estimate and our neighbor gave us SARâ  s name. They gave us a fair price and the the project was completed in two days. The best part was that they do very neat work and I would recommend them to others."

Alex B on February 2023

At SAR Construction & Landscaping, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customer's needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"SAR does great work. An intoxicated driver took out the culvert and rock flower bed in the front of our home. I had a hard time getting someone to give us an estimate and our neighbor gave us SARâ  s name. They gave us a fair price and the the project was completed in two days. The best part was that they do very neat work and I would recommend them to others."

Alex B on February 2023


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Diamonds Excavating

12911 Clearspring Rd
5.00(
2
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Diamonds Excavating

12911 Clearspring Rd
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Diamonds Excavating is dedicated to providing professional excavation services for a variety of projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Unlike the competition, we keep it clean and organized throughout the whole process we only do top quality work. With a team of skilled professionals, we deliver superior results in site preparation, Excavation/landscaping Land Clearing Demolition Driveways/pads Snow removal Grading Tree removal Inground pools Digging for water /electric lines Driveway/roadway removal Junk removal Retaining walls Rock and debris removal/hauling Ditching and drainage And More! Our commitment to safety, efficiency, and quality ensures that every job is completed to the highest standards. Contact us today to discuss your excavation needs and let us help you bring your project to life.

"Very punctual and went over and beyond expectations when encountered the unexpected."

Suman R on May 2024

Diamonds Excavating is dedicated to providing professional excavation services for a variety of projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Unlike the competition, we keep it clean and organized throughout the whole process we only do top quality work. With a team of skilled professionals, we deliver superior results in site preparation, Excavation/landscaping Land Clearing Demolition Driveways/pads Snow removal Grading Tree removal Inground pools Digging for water /electric lines Driveway/roadway removal Junk removal Retaining walls Rock and debris removal/hauling Ditching and drainage And More! Our commitment to safety, efficiency, and quality ensures that every job is completed to the highest standards. Contact us today to discuss your excavation needs and let us help you bring your project to life.

"Very punctual and went over and beyond expectations when encountered the unexpected."

Suman R on May 2024


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Norris Excavating

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Norris Excavating

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We offer 30 years experience in all your excavation and demolition of residential properties. Building a new home on an empty lot? We got you covered. From the clearing to the driveway install and any needs til your home is finished.

We offer 30 years experience in all your excavation and demolition of residential properties. Building a new home on an empty lot? We got you covered. From the clearing to the driveway install and any needs til your home is finished.


Exterra Construction LLC

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Exterra Construction LLC

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15 years of experience

Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value. No job to big or to small. We take pride in our work and value every customer and treat everyone like family. Family owned and operated for 13yrs.

Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value. No job to big or to small. We take pride in our work and value every customer and treat everyone like family. Family owned and operated for 13yrs.


This company is a family owned and operated. We do it all from storm work, tree removal, lot clearing , stump removal, grading, drainage solutions, bush hogging , fence clearing, and fencing


Rock Bottom Excavating

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Rock Bottom Excavating

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Emergency services offered

At Rock Bottom Excavating, we offer a full line of excavating and septic services including: House foundation excavation Driveway Installation and Repair Underground utility trenches Septic System Installation and Repair Septic Inspections Hydroseeding and sodding Brush and land clearing services Demolition and lot clean up

At Rock Bottom Excavating, we offer a full line of excavating and septic services including: House foundation excavation Driveway Installation and Repair Underground utility trenches Septic System Installation and Repair Septic Inspections Hydroseeding and sodding Brush and land clearing services Demolition and lot clean up


J&A Contracting, LLC

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J&A Contracting, LLC

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Emergency services offered

Interior and Exterior Home Improvements I have over 20 years of experience, guarantee my work and will always provide an honest quote for the work that you are requesting to be done. I am the owner-operator of my family owned business.

Interior and Exterior Home Improvements I have over 20 years of experience, guarantee my work and will always provide an honest quote for the work that you are requesting to be done. I am the owner-operator of my family owned business.


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The Plumbing Trust

62 Stratus Dr
4.71(
14
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The Plumbing Trust

62 Stratus Dr
4.71(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Free onsite estimate

Skilled plumbing. Knowledgeable in all aspects of residential work. Including general plumbing, water heater repairs/install, tankless water heaters, leaks, water treatment systems. Offering free estimates & Military discounts.

"If I could rate this company a 0 I would. Very un professional and left an elderly man without water over night with an excuse no other than the supply house was closed (from an issue that was caused by inexperience. Not to mention items missing from the home. Subpar work"

Nicholas A on December 2022

Skilled plumbing. Knowledgeable in all aspects of residential work. Including general plumbing, water heater repairs/install, tankless water heaters, leaks, water treatment systems. Offering free estimates & Military discounts.

"If I could rate this company a 0 I would. Very un professional and left an elderly man without water over night with an excuse no other than the supply house was closed (from an issue that was caused by inexperience. Not to mention items missing from the home. Subpar work"

Nicholas A on December 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

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