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"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025

Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC. We can take care of all your needs from removal, replacement, and installation of fuel tanks. With many years in the industry, you can expect professionalism and experience. Call today for a consultation.

"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025


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Sterling Environmental Services, LLC

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Sterling Environmental Services, LLC

4.74(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

It's true: A fuel tank will eventually corrode and leak. If you encounter a tank that is more than 15 years old, there is a good chance that substantial corrosion has taken place. Trust that Sterling will remove your tank with the utmost care for your property and will create a safe environment for your family. Call Sterling Environmental Services today!

"Sterlington Environmental removed my "ready to leak" 60 year old in-basement oil tank and replaced it with a clean, modern Roth tank in about half a day. This is an inherently messy job and they did it quickly and efficiently while paying attention to the rest of my home. The entrance to my basement is through the house and they laid down protective materials to protect my floors and were very careful not to damage anything or spill oil as they worked and moved materials, tools and supplies in and out of the basement. They also handled all the permitting and inspections. I hope to never have to do this again, but if I do, I will call Sterling to do the job. "

Richard H on October 2025

It's true: A fuel tank will eventually corrode and leak. If you encounter a tank that is more than 15 years old, there is a good chance that substantial corrosion has taken place. Trust that Sterling will remove your tank with the utmost care for your property and will create a safe environment for your family. Call Sterling Environmental Services today!

"Sterlington Environmental removed my "ready to leak" 60 year old in-basement oil tank and replaced it with a clean, modern Roth tank in about half a day. This is an inherently messy job and they did it quickly and efficiently while paying attention to the rest of my home. The entrance to my basement is through the house and they laid down protective materials to protect my floors and were very careful not to damage anything or spill oil as they worked and moved materials, tools and supplies in and out of the basement. They also handled all the permitting and inspections. I hope to never have to do this again, but if I do, I will call Sterling to do the job. "

Richard H on October 2025


Raluca Cleaning Services, LLC

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Raluca Cleaning Services, LLC

4.68(
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Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

"This is a very reliable company. They are wonderful and perform amazing housecleaning services! My home looks fantastic! Wonderful to work with and very kind! I appreciate all that they do!!"

Denise S on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

"This is a very reliable company. They are wonderful and perform amazing housecleaning services! My home looks fantastic! Wonderful to work with and very kind! I appreciate all that they do!!"

Denise S on May 2025


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Tito & Son Construction, LLC

4.94(
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Tito & Son Construction, LLC

4.94(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
46 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 40 years experience in the construction industry, Tito & Son Construction is your industry expert in New Jersey and New York. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did an unbelievable job on my backyard shed . It was falling apart now it looks brand! Very reliable hard working and polite. Would definitely refer them ! "

Marianne G on September 2025

With over 40 years experience in the construction industry, Tito & Son Construction is your industry expert in New Jersey and New York. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did an unbelievable job on my backyard shed . It was falling apart now it looks brand! Very reliable hard working and polite. Would definitely refer them ! "

Marianne G on September 2025


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Finest Property Maintenance LLC

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Finest Property Maintenance LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Finest Property Maintenance LLC is 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.

"You could not find a better landscaper in NJ or the entire country, for that matter. Highly recommend!"

Karen T on October 2023

Finest Property Maintenance LLC is 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.

"You could not find a better landscaper in NJ or the entire country, for that matter. Highly recommend!"

Karen T on October 2023


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Stable Works LLC

4.78(
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Stable Works LLC

4.78(
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Why Choose Stable Works? Quality Craftmanship, Transparent Pricing and 3D Designs. The Stable Works Difference. ​​​ Our Seasoned Experts At Stable Works Are Prepared To Step In With Over Thirty-Five Years Of Quality Craftsmanship. Interior | Exterior | Commercial | Design ​Licensed & Insured HIC # 13VH12478700 Project Tracking Software 3D Designs on Projects 0% APR Financing Free In-Person Estimates High Quality Craftsmanship. We're known for delivering exceptional results. Our expertise put us in a position to complete High-End Home Improvement Projects and Commercial Construction Projects in NJ & PA. We've made construction projects simple by capitalizing on Project Tracking Software, 3D Design Software, Quality Craftsmanship and listening to your needs.

"I have had serveral remolding project. Being a single female I never felt comfortable and sometimes they took shortcuts. The Stableworks crew was extremely professional and explained each part of the process. I recommend this company highly."

Sandra W on February 2025

Why Choose Stable Works? Quality Craftmanship, Transparent Pricing and 3D Designs. The Stable Works Difference. ​​​ Our Seasoned Experts At Stable Works Are Prepared To Step In With Over Thirty-Five Years Of Quality Craftsmanship. Interior | Exterior | Commercial | Design ​Licensed & Insured HIC # 13VH12478700 Project Tracking Software 3D Designs on Projects 0% APR Financing Free In-Person Estimates High Quality Craftsmanship. We're known for delivering exceptional results. Our expertise put us in a position to complete High-End Home Improvement Projects and Commercial Construction Projects in NJ & PA. We've made construction projects simple by capitalizing on Project Tracking Software, 3D Design Software, Quality Craftsmanship and listening to your needs.

"I have had serveral remolding project. Being a single female I never felt comfortable and sometimes they took shortcuts. The Stableworks crew was extremely professional and explained each part of the process. I recommend this company highly."

Sandra W on February 2025


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Certified Environmental Contractors, LLC

4.79(
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Certified Environmental Contractors, LLC

4.79(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Certified Environmental Contractors, LLC, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are quite possibly the only company that is licensed for Oil Tanks, Mold and Radon Testing and Mitigation in NJ. We are TRUE ONE STOP SHOPPING! We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Came early finished early and everything has gone well so far."

Therese D on May 2020

Certified Environmental Contractors, LLC, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are quite possibly the only company that is licensed for Oil Tanks, Mold and Radon Testing and Mitigation in NJ. We are TRUE ONE STOP SHOPPING! We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Came early finished early and everything has gone well so far."

Therese D on May 2020


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Environmental Management Associates, Inc.

4.68(
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Environmental Management Associates, Inc.

4.68(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Environmental Management Associates, Inc., is a full service environmental consultant and contractor. We specialize in residential and commercial services including oil tank removal and remediation. In addition we are well versed in mold assessment testing and mitigation. In business since 1994, EMA, Inc., operates with a pedigree of professionalism to satisfy their customers.

"EMA is definitely a very good and reliable company. Just had oil tank removed and although there were unexpected additional charges because of a small hole in tank, Mike was very nice and explained everything. Just wished DEP was not so strict because they cost us an additional $1900 even without any contamination. I picked this company because it had very good reviews not just for their professional service but they are a lot lower than all the other companies I looked into. Our first estimate was $1,400 more than EMA!! I called several companies and I am so glad I went with them."

Myrsa M on March 2022

Environmental Management Associates, Inc., is a full service environmental consultant and contractor. We specialize in residential and commercial services including oil tank removal and remediation. In addition we are well versed in mold assessment testing and mitigation. In business since 1994, EMA, Inc., operates with a pedigree of professionalism to satisfy their customers.

"EMA is definitely a very good and reliable company. Just had oil tank removed and although there were unexpected additional charges because of a small hole in tank, Mike was very nice and explained everything. Just wished DEP was not so strict because they cost us an additional $1900 even without any contamination. I picked this company because it had very good reviews not just for their professional service but they are a lot lower than all the other companies I looked into. Our first estimate was $1,400 more than EMA!! I called several companies and I am so glad I went with them."

Myrsa M on March 2022


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Alterio Construction LLC

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Alterio Construction LLC

4.62(
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Customers say: Quality work
13 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

is 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.

"I had an old refrigerator, microwave and some other things to be removed from my backyard. Robert was the original guy I I contacted. We talked pricing and then arranged a Time for pickup. Vinny was the worker that came out on time I may add he introduced himself and got straight to work it took him about not even 15 minutes to get all the stuff on the trailer. We talked for a bit and he informed me that they were a construction company that also did repairs and to keep them in mind if I ever needed anything which I will I've added them to my contact list. I think Robert and Vinny are phenomenal guys. They were both professional and friendly at the same time. I gave them five stars but that really not enough to describe how they made me feel like a special and valued customer. So this is my personal rating; 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Satisfaction! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Friendliness! 👍🏼👍🏻👍👍🏾👍🏽👍🏿 Getting the job done! "

Arlene H on March 2025

is 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.

"I had an old refrigerator, microwave and some other things to be removed from my backyard. Robert was the original guy I I contacted. We talked pricing and then arranged a Time for pickup. Vinny was the worker that came out on time I may add he introduced himself and got straight to work it took him about not even 15 minutes to get all the stuff on the trailer. We talked for a bit and he informed me that they were a construction company that also did repairs and to keep them in mind if I ever needed anything which I will I've added them to my contact list. I think Robert and Vinny are phenomenal guys. They were both professional and friendly at the same time. I gave them five stars but that really not enough to describe how they made me feel like a special and valued customer. So this is my personal rating; 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Satisfaction! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Friendliness! 👍🏼👍🏻👍👍🏾👍🏽👍🏿 Getting the job done! "

Arlene H on March 2025


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Enviro-Tech Services, Inc

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Enviro-Tech Services, Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

EnviroTech Services, Inc (ETS) is the answer to any environmental issues you may be faced with. For over 25 years ETS has provided affordable and efficient solutions for our clients concerns. We specialize in residential heating oil tank removal, discharges and insurance recovery. In addition we can installation of residential septic tanks and excavation services. If you have an existing issue relating to an oil tank discharge and are having difficulties with your homeowner carrier or obtaining a NJDEP/NJEDA Grant, look no further. With over 25 years of insurance carrier oversight and cost recovery experience, we lead the field at assisting homeowners ensure that they are to recover any funds that are available to them, even if your carrier says no. Our septic tank installation services, are performed cost effectively, efficiently and above all else CLEAN. We treat every project as if it were our own back yard and leave your property looking clean, neat and restored.

"Very professional staff and maintained site of digging back to normal with seeding. Cleaned up everything they did."

Timothy C on December 2018

EnviroTech Services, Inc (ETS) is the answer to any environmental issues you may be faced with. For over 25 years ETS has provided affordable and efficient solutions for our clients concerns. We specialize in residential heating oil tank removal, discharges and insurance recovery. In addition we can installation of residential septic tanks and excavation services. If you have an existing issue relating to an oil tank discharge and are having difficulties with your homeowner carrier or obtaining a NJDEP/NJEDA Grant, look no further. With over 25 years of insurance carrier oversight and cost recovery experience, we lead the field at assisting homeowners ensure that they are to recover any funds that are available to them, even if your carrier says no. Our septic tank installation services, are performed cost effectively, efficiently and above all else CLEAN. We treat every project as if it were our own back yard and leave your property looking clean, neat and restored.

"Very professional staff and maintained site of digging back to normal with seeding. Cleaned up everything they did."

Timothy C on December 2018

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

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