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4 Three Forty 3 Consulting LLC
Alexander Lane
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4 Three Forty 3 Consulting LLC
Alexander Lane
No reviews
16 years of experience

Full property maintenance and services contractor. Whether you need lawn maintenance, tree removal, grading services or snow removal with over 20+ years experience we can service your needs.

Full property maintenance and services contractor. Whether you need lawn maintenance, tree removal, grading services or snow removal with over 20+ years experience we can service your needs.


AC Contracting Services LLC
56 RT-173
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AC Contracting Services LLC
56 RT-173
No reviews
29 years of experience

AC Contracting Services, an industry leading construction firm Headquartered in Hampton, New Jersey, has been servicing clients in both the public and private sector since 1996, but has roots that date back the 1930s. Led by the fourth generation of battle tested, veteran leadership, AC Contracting Services is ready and able to improvise, adapt, and overcome any challenges that may arise. Our long standing success has been built on commitment to our clients interests, our capability to deliver, and our collaboration in achieving their vision. As a result, our clients receive the maximum value for their construction dollar.

AC Contracting Services, an industry leading construction firm Headquartered in Hampton, New Jersey, has been servicing clients in both the public and private sector since 1996, but has roots that date back the 1930s. Led by the fourth generation of battle tested, veteran leadership, AC Contracting Services is ready and able to improvise, adapt, and overcome any challenges that may arise. Our long standing success has been built on commitment to our clients interests, our capability to deliver, and our collaboration in achieving their vision. As a result, our clients receive the maximum value for their construction dollar.


McKean Property Management
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McKean Property Management
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McKean Property Management offers: Driveway repair or install Storm Clean up Tree removal Excavation Drainage Demolition Material Deliveries All of these services are offered with great communication and guaranteed customer satisfaction

McKean Property Management offers: Driveway repair or install Storm Clean up Tree removal Excavation Drainage Demolition Material Deliveries All of these services are offered with great communication and guaranteed customer satisfaction


SDC Contracting, Inc.
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SDC Contracting, Inc.
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We handle both residential and commercial projects for new developments and existing. We have over 20 years of experience and are fully licensed and insured in NJ. Our services include demolition, hardscaping, excavation, property clearing, grading, digging for pipe lines and septic tanks, tree installation, pool digging and removals, stone patio installation and more.

We handle both residential and commercial projects for new developments and existing. We have over 20 years of experience and are fully licensed and insured in NJ. Our services include demolition, hardscaping, excavation, property clearing, grading, digging for pipe lines and septic tanks, tree installation, pool digging and removals, stone patio installation and more.


D.MCLAGAN SERVICES LLC
405 Phillips Rd
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D.MCLAGAN SERVICES LLC
405 Phillips Rd
No reviews

We at D. McLagan Services LLC take very good pride in what we do. We do everything from Re- Leveling yards and clearing to delivering topsoil, mulch, stone, sand. we also do rock walls and patio. we do any type of digging, hooking up leader pipes , trench work, and sidewalk rip outs. we have a lot of years experience in this type of work.

We at D. McLagan Services LLC take very good pride in what we do. We do everything from Re- Leveling yards and clearing to delivering topsoil, mulch, stone, sand. we also do rock walls and patio. we do any type of digging, hooking up leader pipes , trench work, and sidewalk rip outs. we have a lot of years experience in this type of work.


Georges Drains
8 Mansfield Dr
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Georges Drains
8 Mansfield Dr
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We at Georges Drains focus on quality projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"It went great- George arrived on time, cleaned up any messes he made (had to cut the sheetrock wall to access the pipe) and used his snake camera to look inside and diagnose the problem. He was very thorough with his examination. I would recommend him to family, friends, and complete strangers."

David C on February 2022

We at Georges Drains focus on quality projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"It went great- George arrived on time, cleaned up any messes he made (had to cut the sheetrock wall to access the pipe) and used his snake camera to look inside and diagnose the problem. He was very thorough with his examination. I would recommend him to family, friends, and complete strangers."

David C on February 2022


Valley Ridge Contracting
PO BOX 2508
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Valley Ridge Contracting
PO BOX 2508
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Valley Ridge Contracting LLC., is a family owned and operated business. We provide our customers with a wide range of services including, excavation, land clearing, paving, demolition, stamped concrete, retaining walls, drainage and tree services.

"Excellent, Bill is extremely professional, punctual and a pleasure to do business with. His employees were all steller and I cannot praise them enough for the absolute immaculate new 1500 Sq ft shop floor. I will definitely be doing business with him again."

MICHAEL S on April 2021

Valley Ridge Contracting LLC., is a family owned and operated business. We provide our customers with a wide range of services including, excavation, land clearing, paving, demolition, stamped concrete, retaining walls, drainage and tree services.

"Excellent, Bill is extremely professional, punctual and a pleasure to do business with. His employees were all steller and I cannot praise them enough for the absolute immaculate new 1500 Sq ft shop floor. I will definitely be doing business with him again."

MICHAEL S on April 2021


Graziano Development
44 Bergen Blvd
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Graziano Development
44 Bergen Blvd
No reviews

A family owned construction company with over 50 years in the business. We specialize in all types of masonry work, including but not limited to: patios, pavers, steps, concrete, brick, asphalt, walls, and walkways. In addition to masonry work, we do excavation, demolition, and site work.

A family owned construction company with over 50 years in the business. We specialize in all types of masonry work, including but not limited to: patios, pavers, steps, concrete, brick, asphalt, walls, and walkways. In addition to masonry work, we do excavation, demolition, and site work.


Towpath construction Managment
47 Stoll St
5.00(
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Towpath construction Managment
47 Stoll St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Towpath Constructions goal at all times is to provide a quality of service rivaled by none in North NJ. Our team of dedicated professionals provide free quotes on any job and will provide a plan that will give you and your family or business exactly what it needs! Specializing in Basement Waterproofing, and Hardscape Construction Fully licensed and Insured

"The guys at Towpath were great to deal with! I called many waterproofing companies for quotes, and decided to go with Towpath because they were very knowledgeable and took the time to listen to the issues i was having with water in my basement. Mike, John, and crew are very hardworking, very fair in pricing, and leave a clean workspace and great finished product. I will be recommending them to my neighbors and friends in the future for any waterproofing, or other construction services they provide."

Thomas A on November 2019

Towpath Constructions goal at all times is to provide a quality of service rivaled by none in North NJ. Our team of dedicated professionals provide free quotes on any job and will provide a plan that will give you and your family or business exactly what it needs! Specializing in Basement Waterproofing, and Hardscape Construction Fully licensed and Insured

"The guys at Towpath were great to deal with! I called many waterproofing companies for quotes, and decided to go with Towpath because they were very knowledgeable and took the time to listen to the issues i was having with water in my basement. Mike, John, and crew are very hardworking, very fair in pricing, and leave a clean workspace and great finished product. I will be recommending them to my neighbors and friends in the future for any waterproofing, or other construction services they provide."

Thomas A on November 2019


Greg Toye Landscape Design
153 Burnham Rd
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Greg Toye Landscape Design
153 Burnham Rd
No reviews

Celebrating 40 years in our family owned and operated business with our unique perspective. Done right the first time with no exceptions. Licensed, insured and bonded. Lets make your property the nicest on the block !

Celebrating 40 years in our family owned and operated business with our unique perspective. Done right the first time with no exceptions. Licensed, insured and bonded. Lets make your property the nicest on the block !

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FAQs for excavation projects in Dover, NJ

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

The Dover, NJ homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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