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Avatar for W. Meyer's LLC
W. Meyer's LLC
4.7(
64
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Absecon, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Meyer’s LLC does a great job stays on the project until completion. That’s a big plus we are doing major rehab rehabilitation. This time he remodeled our bathroom it turned out great."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Local Boyz, LLC
Local Boyz, LLC
4.5(
45
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Absecon, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I have hired Bill for several projects on my house. He did my driveway, parging of my foundation, slab removal and stone replacement, crawl space filling and some landscaping work. I have been so pleased with the results of every project. Bill is a personable hard worker and his work is of the utmost quality. He shows up on time and stays until the job is done. His wife, Allyson is also so friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend Local Boyz for any home project you may have."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for Atlantic County Handyman
Atlantic County Handyman
4.9(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Absecon, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"He was very good I would hire him for other projects . very happy with the work"
Atlantic county handyman Stone driveways
12x16 shed
shed build
shed build
door hang

+12

Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Alterio Construction LLC
Alterio Construction LLC
4.3(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Absecon, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"timely, well priced. great commication, knowledgeable staff, timely completion. All good use them."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Sand Castle Excavation
3.9(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Absecon, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Sand Castle Excavating has been a trusted name in the septic and excavation industry proudly serving the Cape May and Atlantic County. With over 20 years of experience, our family-owned business ensures that every project is executed with precision and care. Our owner is present on every job site, guaranteeing that our high standards are consistently met. We pride ourselves on prompt and reliable service, delivering quality services at competitive prices. Our team of fully trained staff speaks both English and Spanish, making communication seamless.

New Septic Install
New Septic Install
Demolition
Demolition
Land Clearing

+15

Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Junk Boys
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Absecon, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"how do I clean the basement fix a couple things around the house and put two security cameras in"
Construction Material Cleanup
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jonte Pender
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Absecon, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work very neat and professional would recommend them to everyone"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rightway Waterproofing Co
4.4(
236
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Absecon, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All went well except for one misunderstanding, which I covered with another subcontractor. Project, as finished, is/will be almost completely invisible, which they went out of their way to help me accomplish. Very happy with price and job. And, most important, my basement is now dry!"
Drilling weep holes
Crawlspace encapsulation
Severe mold problem
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Coastal Contracting, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Absecon, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Professional and top notch driveway seal. On time and easy to contact."
Existing Asphalt before repair
Existing Asphalt before repair
Asphalt after Patch and Crack Repair
Sealcoating after repairs
Sealcoating after repairs

+19

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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