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Robert Miller LLC

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Robert Miller LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

Owner operated. Specializing in all things Plumbing. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Very knowledgeable and reasonable"

C S on October 2025

Owner operated. Specializing in all things Plumbing. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Very knowledgeable and reasonable"

C S on October 2025


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ICD LLC

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ICD LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
66 local quotes requested

A family owned business based in Southern NJ. With 30+ years of experience in the home improvement and construction field, we bring knowledge and personalized customer service to your Residential and Commercial Improvement projects. Residential & Commercial Septic Systems : - Inspections - Repairs / Installations - Design Engineering - Excavation Exterior Plumbing / Drainage/ Grading : - Exceptional Machine Operators - Solutions to fit you specific project Rick Giberson Owner & Job Site Supervisor Jaki Giberson Office Manager & Customer Service

"Very fast and efficient extremely polite and very reasonable price"

John D on February 2024

A family owned business based in Southern NJ. With 30+ years of experience in the home improvement and construction field, we bring knowledge and personalized customer service to your Residential and Commercial Improvement projects. Residential & Commercial Septic Systems : - Inspections - Repairs / Installations - Design Engineering - Excavation Exterior Plumbing / Drainage/ Grading : - Exceptional Machine Operators - Solutions to fit you specific project Rick Giberson Owner & Job Site Supervisor Jaki Giberson Office Manager & Customer Service

"Very fast and efficient extremely polite and very reasonable price"

John D on February 2024


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Junk Boys

1119 Almond Rd
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Junk Boys

1119 Almond Rd
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Junk Boys is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"how do I clean the basement fix a couple things around the house and put two security cameras in"

Walt H on November 2023

Junk Boys is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"how do I clean the basement fix a couple things around the house and put two security cameras in"

Walt H on November 2023


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East Coast Do It All

843 W Forest Grove Rd
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East Coast Do It All

843 W Forest Grove Rd
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

East Coast Do It All LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"David got the job done quickly and did a great job. I highly recommend him for the job!"

Sarah O on June 2023

East Coast Do It All LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"David got the job done quickly and did a great job. I highly recommend him for the job!"

Sarah O on June 2023


"good"

Mike F on December 2022

Welcome to Custom Cuts Construction! We service the West Deptford area for excavation land clearing and grading needs

"good"

Mike F on December 2022


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Jonte Pender

1880 S Spring Rd
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Jonte Pender

1880 S Spring Rd
5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent work very neat and professional would recommend them to everyone "

Pete C on January 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent work very neat and professional would recommend them to everyone "

Pete C on January 2025



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Elite Excavating LLC

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Elite Excavating LLC

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20 years experience in underground utility installation Demolition Emergency Sewer , water .electric repair Concrete (stamp/regular Land clearing Grading Licensed plumber and electrician on staff

20 years experience in underground utility installation Demolition Emergency Sewer , water .electric repair Concrete (stamp/regular Land clearing Grading Licensed plumber and electrician on staff



Specialty Land Services LLC

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Specialty Land Services LLC

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SLS provides forestry mulching and land management services. Our expertise includes a particular emphasis on conservation and agricultural based projects. We also offer brush control, timer management, agricultural and hunting land management, light excavation services.

SLS provides forestry mulching and land management services. Our expertise includes a particular emphasis on conservation and agricultural based projects. We also offer brush control, timer management, agricultural and hunting land management, light excavation services.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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 best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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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