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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
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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
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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
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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

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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