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A&M Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fairfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"A&M Excavating did a great job on our project. The crew was organized, efficient, and kept us updated the whole time. The site was left clean and ready for the next phase."
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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Village Landscaping and Contracting
4.9(
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Serving Fairfield, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had many quote regarding some drainage issue in my driveway. I got a quote from Chris and was very reasonable and he knew exactly what was talking about. I decided to go with his company and was very satisfied. Thank you"
Response time4 hrs
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Andres General Construccion
5.0(
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Serving Fairfield, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan, Ernesto, and his Team did a great job renovating our stairs. As a first-time homebuyer, we wanted to renoâ our stairs and install metal railings. They acknowledged our concerns and answered our questions promptly. We love how our stairs and railings came out. 100% recommend these guys. I will contact them again for future projects."
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Paint job
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Composed wood deck
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Kearns Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Fairfield, NJ and surrounding areas

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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
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Zaku Pro Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fairfield, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"My doors look unbelievable! Professional service and unbeatable prices. Highly recommend."
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Stone work
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Response time4 hrs
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Ron Pellegrino, Inc.
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Serving Fairfield, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Ron Pellegrino, Inc was a pleasure to work with. They were flexible around my needs and my availability, and completed my project exactly as I hired them too. I needed a very large tree stump/root system excavated from my yard, and the area resloped. Pellegrino came in and completely the job quickly and efficiently and finally no more awful chewed up stump in my yard! They even put down grass seed and covered it with straw, which was above expectation. I will definitely hire them again for furture projects."
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stoneing base for pavement
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Driveway Paved
Driveway Paved

+89

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
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Mikula Contracting, Inc.
3.1(
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Serving Fairfield, NJ and surrounding areas

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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."
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Grading Property
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Visionary Construction Masonry, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fairfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

Visionary Construction LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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. 

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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