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Avatar for ADR Environmental,  LLP
ADR Environmental, LLP
4.7(
67
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Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David from ADR helped me find a company that does GPR before I spent money with ADR. He had integrity and honesty. I would definitely have used ADR had a tank needed to be excavated. It turned out that the GPR proved there was no tank. David was extremely helpful."
Tank removal below deck.
Tank Removal below deck.
Taking the concrete pad off the top of the tanks.
10k gallon fiberglass gasoline tank
10k gallon Fiberglass gasoline tank.

+5

Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Lee's Light Excavating and Rental LLC
Lee's Light Excavating and Rental LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a great job Alex did. He came in right at estimate and the job was done in 2 days.If I ever need this kind of work again Lee Light Excavating will be my first call. 5 Stars all around."
Hearth 0%* APR
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Long Hill Contracting, LLC
4.9(
28
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Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I meet with 5 excavators about clearing brush and putting a wood fence on my horse property. I have a nationally know show stable with Olympic caliber horses. The fields and fences have to be safe and beautiful. Ours were not , but Dave came in gave us ther reasonable and for us affordable estimate and had a real sense of quiet confidence as to how long the job would take, the smartest way to do the job and what the finished project would look like."
Excavation of contaminated soil
Loading truck for disposal of contaminated soil
Backfilling excavation with certified clean
Placement of clean material
Remediation complete

+45

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Andres General Construccion
5.0(
9
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Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan, Ernesto, and his Team did a great job renovating our stairs. As a first-time homebuyer, we wanted to renoâ our stairs and install metal railings. They acknowledged our concerns and answered our questions promptly. We love how our stairs and railings came out. 100% recommend these guys. I will contact them again for future projects."
Driveway
Line Stripping
Mold care
Remodel
Paint job

+7

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for C3 Soil & Aggregate
C3 Soil & Aggregate
5.0(
8
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Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C3 was not the lowest cost, but they were the best. Josh and his team were punctual, worked all day, needed no supervision and did high-quality work. Josh provided some options for a better appearance and was fair in extra costs coming from excavating the slope. We are very happy with the wall and steps and even yard for summer entertaining. I recommend C3 and Josh for any hardscaping work."
Rosetta Wall Complete
Rosetta Wall Install
Before
During
Unexpected boulders

+91

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Sterling Environmental Services, LLC
4.7(
111
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Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience!! FIVE STARS ALL AROUND! Sterling Environmental Services removed two 275 gallonn fuel oil tanks from our home in Randolph, NJ, in accordance with EPA, NJDEP, and local regulations and recommended procedures. Nick was very diligient with permits. Sterling coordinated the permits with the township The tanks were properly cleaned and removed. Tanks were cut up and left for the inspector. Inspector approved and they removed the pieces immeadiatly. Completely seamless from a customer perspective. THANK YOU very much Sterling Environmental!!"
Response time2 days
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC
4.7(
116
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Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sal and his polite crew did an excellent professional job excavating our 500gal LP tank and even returned to dump extra load of crushed stone into hole Free Of Charge and regrading top soil and lawn so we didn't have to worry about water collection attracting insects or us falling due to fact our rocky soil required 2 full loads of crushed rocks to make it level. We highly recommend Alternative Petroleum Services and personally refer straight talking Sal, Maria and their construction crew to neighbors and anyone considering excavation or other services they provide. You will be happy, just like us, as finding reliable polite contractors is not easy as we know well after having hundreds come to do work on our home and yard since we had house built in 1998. If you value polite and thorough contractors then Sal and his team are the way to go! ð ð Best - John & Esty Muench ð ð ð ¤"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A. Sacchitelli Services LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Anthony to dig a stump out of my front yard. He did an amazing job and dug the whole stump out and disposed of it. Great pricing and very professional. Highly recommend hiring A. Sacchitelli Services!"
Patio and Walkway
Patio and Walkway
Patio and Walkway
Foundation
Foundation

+20

Response time4 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Kearns Construction, LLC
Kearns Construction, LLC
4.8(
15
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Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is to review the work performed by Earthscapes at my residence in Roseland, NJ. We had a huge sink hole in our front yard along with water entering our basement through the basement window as well as the ash clean out for our fireplace. Kevin gave a very thorough evaluation of the water problems and offered solutions to remedy our issues. Kevin is true professional and he keeps the cleanest, neatest work site we have ever seen. We are very happy with the results of the job Kevin did for us. Our water issues have been fixed! We would hire him again if we needed work that Kevin preforms without hesitation."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

The cost to drill a well varies, with a national average of around $5,500 for a 150-foot well. However, prices can fluctuate significantly based on several factors, including your location, the required well depth, geological conditions, local regulations, and the specific drilling methods used. For the most accurate cost assessment, it is best to research and get quotes from local well-drilling professionals in your area.

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