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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
Avatar for Long Hill Contracting, LLC
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

"We had the worst weather possible for clearing trees, excavating, installing drainage, and prepping for a barn build on two and half acres, but Dave stuck with it and delivered the project as we had discussed. He provided updates regularly, and communicated well when issues arose by providing options that helped to stay on budget."
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
Avatar for Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC
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

"I found a surprise abandoned UST when excavating my front yard for a carport. After spending weeks online researching, reading horror stories, and becoming more panicked and confused I narrowed prospective candidates down to 4 companies and began the vetting process. I spoke with Shelley at Alternative Petroleum and immediately clicked with her. She answered all of my preliminary questions, clearing up some fact vs. fiction I had read online, and had a confidence in her manner was very reassuring. I didn't wait to get all estimates because I made my decision to go with Alternative Petroleum after our conversation. Was I ever right! Maria, Shelly, Dominique and Sal were very responsive in answering all of my questions and explaining the process in detail. They returned my calls right away and always exhibited patience and a bit of much-appreciated stress-relieving humor. Sal was on-site at 8am with his crew - all very professional, respectful, hard working guys - and they quickly got the tank pulled from my extremely tight space without damaging anything (retaining wall and paved walkway). My neighbors even commented on how clean and efficient they were. This is a family-owned business and you get the feeling they really like working together and enjoy what they do. Sal's phone never stopped ringing and I can see why. Each person involved with the business is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and professional. I had encountered so much conflicting information online and from the different companies I spoke with that I was braced for the process to be a nightmare. Thanks to Sal and Company I was wrong! I'm incredibly grateful I found them. I can recommend Alternative Petroleum without hesitation, they are THE BEST!!!"
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
Avatar for Pascale Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Pascale Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
4.6(
118
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Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I received a call as soon as I out in the request. The technician showed and looked the job gave me a quote which I accepted. They installed the gas line to the grill with out any issues. They were very efficient and got the job done. Very please overall with my experience. Will definitely consider them for future job."
Response time8 hrs
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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

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