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Avatar for W. Meyer's LLC
W. Meyer's LLC
4.7(
67
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Longport, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This is the third project Billy has done for us. He replaced an exterior door, replaced the trim on the deck and replaced the wood frame and cover on the crawl space window. He is reliable and completes the job as initially discussed. I will continue using him for future projects."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Local Boyz, LLC
Local Boyz, LLC
4.5(
45
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Longport, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I was required by my insurance company to replace an elevated section of my sidewalk due to underground tree roots. I reached out to Local Boyz and they were quick to respond with an estimate. The company kept me updated as to what permits would be required and also dates available so that I could meet the insurance company deadlines. The owner arrived at my home this morning around 7:30 and did a great job digging up tree roots, and pouring the cement to even out the sidewalk path. The work was done meticulously, and due to the very cold weather expected, a cement cover was placed across to protect it from the upcoming low temperatures. I was very pleased with the whole process and would definitely recommend Local Boyz!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Sand Castle Excavation
3.9(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Longport, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Sand Castle Excavating has been a trusted name in the septic and excavation industry proudly serving the Cape May and Atlantic County. With over 20 years of experience, our family-owned business ensures that every project is executed with precision and care. Our owner is present on every job site, guaranteeing that our high standards are consistently met. We pride ourselves on prompt and reliable service, delivering quality services at competitive prices. Our team of fully trained staff speaks both English and Spanish, making communication seamless.

New Septic Install
New Septic Install
Demolition
Demolition
Land Clearing

+15

Response time7 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Rightway Waterproofing Co
Rightway Waterproofing Co
4.4(
236
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Longport, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All went well except for one misunderstanding, which I covered with another subcontractor. Project, as finished, is/will be almost completely invisible, which they went out of their way to help me accomplish. Very happy with price and job. And, most important, my basement is now dry!"
Drilling weep holes
Crawlspace encapsulation
Severe mold problem
Recommended by87%of homeowners
R & S Custom Landscaping & Construction
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Longport, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The snow prevented us from cleaning out the garage. We have deferred that job. Instead, he redid a closet system that had collapsed. It was an emergency and he did a great job in a few short hours, including going to Home Depot to buy a new set of racks. I am also hiring him to install a new kitchen island and dish washer."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Coastal Contracting, LLC
Coastal Contracting, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Longport, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Awesome company, the scope of our project was so complicated that we werenâ t sure anyone could help us! BettyAnn and Dan came, surveyed the situation, within a week had a plan in place to fix our erosion problem, and by the following week they have almost completed the project! Canâ t say enough good things about this company!"
Existing Asphalt before repair
Existing Asphalt before repair
Asphalt after Patch and Crack Repair
Sealcoating after repairs
Sealcoating after repairs

+19

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Franklin Landscaping & Property Management
Franklin Landscaping & Property Management
4.6(
19
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Longport, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are extremely pleased with the exceptional job that Franklin Landscaping did by removing several trees (very tall ones) from our property. They were all friendly, professional and answered any questions that we had. They cleaned up our property after they removed all debris and they even replaced the fence that we had to move to get their equipment into the backyard. We will definitely use them again for future projects and I highly recommend them!"
Patio
Patio
Patio
Patio
Patio

+145

Response time3 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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.

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