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Avatar for Lee's Light Excavating and Rental LLC
Lee's Light Excavating and Rental LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a great job Alex did. He came in right at estimate and the job was done in 2 days.If I ever need this kind of work again Lee Light Excavating will be my first call. 5 Stars all around."
Hearth 0%* APR
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+19

Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Gamboa Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
24
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Good work cleaned up good communications pleasant people good value"
Cambridge driveway, walkway, columns and new lawn
Walkway and steps
Front Enterance
Stairs
Walkway

+12

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Titan Land Management, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Customer service was great Titan came in and quickly and efficiently installed a French drain and dried up my yard."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KINOS & SONS PAVING & LANDSCAPE CORP
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A very good person good prices and excellent finished work I recommend them"
Oil tank removal
Pool demolotion
Dumpsters
Hauling
Hauling

+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for JACKS DIRTY DIRT DIGGERS LLC
JACKS DIRTY DIRT DIGGERS LLC
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly Recommended. Prompt, professional, and I couldn't be more pleased with the quality of the work."
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal

+6

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Shernce Services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Great Meadows, 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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BSAN Excavation, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are 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.

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vanwingerden Enterprise
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!

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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 Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! Excellent job and very professional cleanup when job was completed. Would highly recommend!"
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+1

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

The Great Meadows, NJ homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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