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Long Hill Contracting, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Mercerville, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I meet with 5 excavators about clearing brush and putting a wood fence on my horse property. I have a nationally know show stable with Olympic caliber horses. The fields and fences have to be safe and beautiful. Ours were not , but Dave came in gave us ther reasonable and for us affordable estimate and had a real sense of quiet confidence as to how long the job would take, the smartest way to do the job and what the finished project would look like."
Excavation of contaminated soil
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Backfilling excavation with certified clean
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Remediation complete

+45

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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N and J Hardscaping Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Mercerville, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"Nelson and his crew did an amazing job extending our paver patio in our backyard. They placed a wonderful border around the whole porch just like we asked. Would definitely recommend him and his crew for anyone to use! Abousetly outstanding work!! Thanks Nelson!"
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Alliance Service Professionals, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Mercerville, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service from Alliance Service Pros was fantastic! Tom Kensinger was my service pro and he delivered above and beyond my expectations. The flower bed in front of my house next to the foudation was very soggy and water was coming through the foundation into my house; assumed a water or sewer leak. Chalres from Alliance pros investigated the situation, throughouly examined the situation, checked all township/state codes and then provided a compeitive quote. Two days later Tom was onsite for the repair, it was around 90-95 degrees. He hand dug 6 ft of earth to uncover a broken water line in the foundation. Tom overcame serveral challenges with main water line shutoff not working, significant flooding while digging to get the job down. He also brought a change of clothes, before coming into the house to not muddy up my house/basement. He repaired the waterline outside and through the house and then sealed the water line and the sewer line in the foundation in and out. He took care on digging to separate the mulch and dirt, so upon refilling the hole he could leave it as he left. Lastly, he hosed down all areas of my porch, driveway and sidewalk. Basically looked liked it was never touched. He worked 12 hours and promised to not leave until we had water that night. I have never seen this dedication from a trade professional before and my long review is a return in kind for the level of work he showed my family. They will be my go to plumbing professionals from now on."
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+19

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Thomas Lee Fisher Complete Lawn Service, Inc.
3.3(
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Serving Mercerville, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional advice and work completed, caring concern, helpful in taking pictures during job process and friendly, honest people! Thank you! Highly recommend this company!"
Outdoor Kitchen
Large Tree Planting
Landscaping
Concrete Pavers
Kitchen

+1

Response time2 days
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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