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Avatar for A&M Excavating, LLC
A&M Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Caldwell, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience with A&M Excavating in Lincoln Park, NJ. Their team was professional, reliable, and did an excellent job with the drywall excavating services we needed. The work was completed on time, and the site was left clean and organized. Highly recommended!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Village Landscaping and Contracting
Village Landscaping and Contracting
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Caldwell, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew worked tirelessly and did not leave project until all landscaping and water irrigation system was completed. Tptal new look for house and best landscaping on block. Worked closely with Chris on tree shrub and perrenial selections who listened to my concerns and my vision for the property."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Andres General Construccion
Andres General Construccion
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Caldwell, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently bought a house in need of work, my wife and I thought it would be a great idea to do our own projects around the house. Soon enough , we realized we had no idea how to proceed with our outdoor space. He hired Andres general construction, they provided guidance and a great customer service. We are very pleased with the outcome. I will be definitely hiring them again for future projects. Thank you Andres!"
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Paint job
Paint job
Composed wood deck
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Kearns Construction, LLC
Kearns Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Caldwell, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin from Kearns Earthscapes came to my house the day after a significant rain storm. My basement was flooding out and he spent a good 1.5 hours assisting me. Not only did he provide me various solutions and walk me through all the options, BUT he also helped with some of the clean up (and removal of water)! I was very impressed. He undoubtably will get my business when I push forward with the repair works. I would definitely recommend."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Ron Pellegrino, Inc.
Ron Pellegrino, Inc.
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Caldwell, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Ron Pellegrino, Inc was a pleasure to work with. They were flexible around my needs and my availability, and completed my project exactly as I hired them too. I needed a very large tree stump/root system excavated from my yard, and the area resloped. Pellegrino came in and completely the job quickly and efficiently and finally no more awful chewed up stump in my yard! They even put down grass seed and covered it with straw, which was above expectation. I will definitely hire them again for furture projects."
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stoneing base for pavement
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Driveway Paved
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+89

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Steve & Brother Landscaping Renovators, LLC
Steve & Brother Landscaping Renovators, LLC
4.1(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Caldwell, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Steve did an amazing job on my backyard. Cleaned up overgrown bushes, ground down old tree stumps, reseeded the lawn and much more. Reasonable prices, very responsive and knows his way around a yard. Will definitely use them moving forward"
Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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

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.

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