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Avatar for Village Landscaping and Contracting
Village Landscaping and Contracting
4.9(
25
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had many quote regarding some drainage issue in my driveway. I got a quote from Chris and was very reasonable and he knew exactly what was talking about. I decided to go with his company and was very satisfied. Thank you"
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Andres General Construccion
Andres General Construccion
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently bought a house in need of work, my wife and I thought it would be a great idea to do our own projects around the house. Soon enough , we realized we had no idea how to proceed with our outdoor space. He hired Andres general construction, they provided guidance and a great customer service. We are very pleased with the outcome. I will be definitely hiring them again for future projects. Thank you Andres!"
Driveway
Paint job
Paint job
Composed wood deck
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Mikula Contracting, Inc.
Mikula Contracting, Inc.
3.1(
39
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive, came right away to give me a quote. Started excavation right away with very experienced and friendly folks. Did everything perfectly. A real pleasure to deal with. I wish all other contractors were as good as Mikula! I highly recommend them."
 Arrival on Job
Uncovering Tank
Opening Tank for Cleaning
Grading Property
Job Complete

+5

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Visionary Construction Masonry, LLC
Visionary Construction Masonry, LLC
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

Visionary Construction LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Siding
Siding
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+14

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Blue Dragon Home Repair, LLC
Blue Dragon Home Repair, LLC
3.6(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very nervous in hiring Blue Dragon Home Repair since I was remodeling my master bathroom and It was going to be my first time working with them. Anthony was so helpful in providing me a detailed plan showcases the estimates, timelines and the work involved in getting my master bathroom remodeled. Him and his team were always on time. The worked fast and most importantly they were very detailed and clean each day they were working on my bathroom. I highly recommend Blue Dragon Home Repair. I so happy I with how beautiful my master bathroom came out. I will always use them for any of my future home remodeling projects! Thank you Anthony and your team for the great work!"
After work was completed
During the Replacement
Before the repair
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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