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Avatar for Tito & Son Construction, LLC
Tito & Son Construction, LLC
4.4(
41
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cedar Grove, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The rep, Niles, from this construction company is very friendly and very accommodating. He is also very attentive to details. I also ended up using this company for another home project that I have and will keep them in mind for other future projects. Friendly, dependable, and reliable."
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Andres General Construccion
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cedar Grove, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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!"
Driveway
Paint job
Paint job
Composed wood deck
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Zaku Pro Construction, LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cedar Grove, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend ZakuPro to anyone looking for top-notch stone masonry work. Their dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction is evident in every aspect of their work. Thank you for transforming the front of my house into a stunning masterpiece!"
Pool
Stone work
Pool Patio
House
House

+21

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Ron Pellegrino, Inc.
Ron Pellegrino, Inc.
4.4(
32
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cedar Grove, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Paver walkway
stoneing base for pavement
Loading Truck
Driveway Paved
Driveway Paved

+89

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Mikula Contracting, Inc.
Mikula Contracting, Inc.
3.1(
39
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cedar Grove, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive, came right away to give me a quote. Started excavation right away with very experienced and friendly folks. Did everything perfectly. A real pleasure to deal with. I wish all other contractors were as good as Mikula! I highly recommend them."
 Arrival on Job
Uncovering Tank
Opening Tank for Cleaning
Grading Property
Job Complete

+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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. 

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.

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