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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Chester - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
4.8(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The original project turned into an emergency project because of a storm that brought down two huge trees. Sage handled the removal of the debris of the fallen limbs and removed the trees. We were impressed with the crew. We will be contacting them for the original project in the near future. They left a very good impression."
Tree Trimming
Sage Expert Tree Service
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+19

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%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 Chester, 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
A&A Home Design, LLC
4.5(
62
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike was great. I got two spots in my backyard that I wanted patio pavers, around one side of the pool and underneath my second floor deck. By the pool was approx. 250sqft with a walkway and below the deck 256sqft as well. Along with 3ft x 15ft concrete patch. I needed this project competed before the weekend and him and his crew was able to get the job in three days. Both patios look great and my wife can finally see my vision and she loves it as well."
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
4.3(
172
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gino and his team did a great job!! I tried to do this project alone and realized I was not up to the task. Gino came to our home on Sunday because he realized, I was in trouble. Gino and team did the excavation, concrete base then built a beautiful paver patio well above our expectations. He was honest, helpful and charged a very fair price. He made us feel very comfortable and did not take advantage of us knowing the predicament and poor shape of our backyard was in after I tried to do this project myself. The very same day he came to assess the job, he realized my backyard needed to be fixed ASAP. Gino started up the skid steer I rented, rolled up his sleeves and said, “Let’s get this backyard into shape and then we will talk numbers. First, you need some help, then we will talk business.” I could tell he was not going to rip me off, but I knew he was just genuinely trying to help. He saved me form any possible flooding and drainage issues prior to when he and his team could officially start the job. He's a good man, I can't say enough great things about Gino and his team."
Pavers Down
Pavers Finished and Locked in
Gino himself putting the finishing touches
Beautiful shrubs
Another walkway done

+299

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kearns Construction, LLC
4.8(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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 Mikula Contracting, Inc.
Mikula Contracting, Inc.
3.1(
39
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Chester, 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

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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