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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

"If anyone is looking to get grading and land level I recommend that you use Long Hill Contracting. Dave, who is the owner comes out to your home and does a walk thru. He asks questions on what you are looking to get down. He then present vision of your project with you. The projects turnaround time was very quick. He is extremely professional, project pricing is fair/reasonable and he goes out of his way to work within your budget. Thank you Dave!"
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%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Good Tree & Stump Removal, Inc.
5.0(
6
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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%
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G1 Excavation LLC
5.0(
1
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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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+1

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

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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