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Avatar for Long Hill Contracting, LLC
Long Hill Contracting, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I meet with 5 excavators about clearing brush and putting a wood fence on my horse property. I have a nationally know show stable with Olympic caliber horses. The fields and fences have to be safe and beautiful. Ours were not , but Dave came in gave us ther reasonable and for us affordable estimate and had a real sense of quiet confidence as to how long the job would take, the smartest way to do the job and what the finished project would look like."
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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Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
4.3(
172
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Panaro for several projects, including the installation of a patio, walkway and steps as swell as grading and sod installation. They were top notch in all respects."
Pavers Down
Pavers Finished and Locked in
Gino himself putting the finishing touches
Beautiful shrubs
Another walkway done

+299

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Good Tree & Stump Removal, Inc.
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a great job. Would hire again."
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Avatar for James Baxevanis Demolition
James Baxevanis Demolition
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Great guys. Professional and clean. Did what they said they would do and showed up when they said they would. Great communication. Will definitely utilize there services again."
Site preparation project in Holmdel, New Jersey.
Site preparation project in Holmdel, New Jersey.
Home demolition project in Lavallette, New Jersey
Home demolition project in Lavallette, New Jersey.
Driveway removal project in Ewing Township, New Jersey.

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G1 Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a great job removing the shrubs that fell over during the snow storm. Also removed tree limbs that came down as well"
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Shernce Services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a fully insured excavating, landscaping and demolition contractor looking to serve all your needs.

Response time1 day
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Precision Excavating
4.8(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a water line repaired and a french drain installed around my house. They did excellent work and will be using them again for future projects on my farm."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cullen Plumbing Services, Inc.
4.6(
74
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cranbury, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Paul came over to inspect existing conditions and provide two options on replacement equipment. I chose to go with the Navien NCB-240E unit to replace both water heater and boiler since both were at or near the end of service life. Installation was scheduled for about 2 weeks later, and Paul's crew show up on time, and proceeded to make quick work of the demo, in a clean and safe manner. The new Navien unit hangs on a wall, and after spending the rest of the day repiping and rewiring, I was pleasantly surprised to see all the free space where my old units used to reside, and the extremely neat and compact installation now condensed in a small corner of my basement. Very please with the efficiency, cleanliness and professionalism of Paul's crew, and would definitely hire them again."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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