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Avatar for D's Fencing, LLC
D's Fencing, LLC
4.8(
53
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Serving Howell, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing job installing wood fence. Quick response. Hard workers. Very impressed with this company, if you need a fence this is the company you should call. No talking to machines! JiI called Sunday job completed Wednesday 5 stars!!!"
Fence
Chain Link Fences
Chain Link Fences
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum Fence

+36

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tito & Son Construction, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Howell, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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 !"
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+42

Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Finest Property Maintenance LLC
5.0(
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Serving Howell, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and did everything that I ask and more great job mulching my property"
Excavator removing trees around property
Tree removal
Tree Removal
Dump Truck
Dump Trailer & Truck

+24

Response time1 day
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Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
4.3(
172
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Serving Howell, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gino and his team did a great job!! I tried to do this project alone and realized I was not up to the task. Gino came to our home on Sunday because he realized, I was in trouble. Gino and team did the excavation, concrete base then built a beautiful paver patio well above our expectations. He was honest, helpful and charged a very fair price. He made us feel very comfortable and did not take advantage of us knowing the predicament and poor shape of our backyard was in after I tried to do this project myself. The very same day he came to assess the job, he realized my backyard needed to be fixed ASAP. Gino started up the skid steer I rented, rolled up his sleeves and said, “Let’s get this backyard into shape and then we will talk numbers. First, you need some help, then we will talk business.” I could tell he was not going to rip me off, but I knew he was just genuinely trying to help. He saved me form any possible flooding and drainage issues prior to when he and his team could officially start the job. He's a good man, I can't say enough great things about Gino and his team."
Pavers Down
Pavers Finished and Locked in
Gino himself putting the finishing touches
Beautiful shrubs
Another walkway done

+299

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Alliance Service Professionals, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Howell, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. On time, fast, well done, cleaned afterwards, preserved landscaping. Very professional."
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James Baxevanis Demolition
5.0(
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Serving Howell, 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.

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Response time9 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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