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Avatar for Joseph & Sons Construction, LLC
Joseph & Sons Construction, LLC
4.9(
168
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Angelo and crew took down and rebuilt my 70 feet long 4 feet high retaining wall and steps. His guys worked very hard for a week and it looks nice. Just got it done before the snow and freeze. I would hire them again."
custom luxury home
custom luxury home
remodeled spacious basement
Renovated backyard
renovated walkway and driveway

+1

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Avatar for Village Landscaping and Contracting
Village Landscaping and Contracting
4.9(
25
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mountain Lakes, 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
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Avatar for Andres General Construccion
Andres General Construccion
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Mountain Lakes, 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 by77%of homeowners
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Avatar for Stone's Independent Landscaping Associates, LLC
Stone's Independent Landscaping Associates, LLC
4.7(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"very professional, courteous and polite"
Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for JWSR, LLC
JWSR, LLC
4.8(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"James and his partner were very nice, prompt with the service, kept in touch when needed, delivery was great. It was a difficult spot to maneuver the truck to drop the load of stone but they did it well with no problem. Thank you guys."
Paver walkway
Paver walkway
Response time20 mins
Response rate90%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Kearns Construction, LLC
Kearns Construction, LLC
4.8(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin from Kearns Earthscapes came to my house the day after a significant rain storm. My basement was flooding out and he spent a good 1.5 hours assisting me. Not only did he provide me various solutions and walk me through all the options, BUT he also helped with some of the clean up (and removal of water)! I was very impressed. He undoubtably will get my business when I push forward with the repair works. I would definitely recommend."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Avatar for D&R OUTDOOR SERVICES LLC
D&R OUTDOOR SERVICES LLC
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dan is fantastic! Hired him for snow removal and will be discussing landscape projects in spring. Dan is reliable, efficient and professional. Happy to have found him!"
Small Patio Walkway
Mowing Stripes
Mower
Edging and mowing
Street view

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
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Avatar for Zaku Pro Construction, LLC
Zaku Pro Construction, LLC
5.0(
7
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"My doors look unbelievable! Professional service and unbeatable prices. Highly recommend."
Pool
Stone work
Pool Patio
House
House

+21

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Mikula Contracting, Inc.
Mikula Contracting, Inc.
3.1(
39
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Mountain Lakes, 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

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for A & M POOL SERVICES AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC
A & M POOL SERVICES AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.0(
12
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had an absolutely fantastic experience with A&M Pool Services installing my pool. The entire process was seamless, they were on time, professional, and the quality was top-notch. I couldn’t be happier with the results!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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.

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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