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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 Newton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

JWSR LLC is focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction to each and every customer. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations and we are sure you will be happy to work with us. As experts in the field, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you

Paver walkway
Paver walkway
Response time20 mins
Response rate90%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Newton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

D&R OUTDOOR SERVICES LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\nPlease call for immediate attention: (973) 600-3192 \n

Small Patio Walkway
Mowing Stripes
Mower
Edging and mowing
Street view

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
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Natureview Design Group LLC
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Newton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Natureview Design Group, LLC, 914 937 1508 or [email protected] We pride ourselves on being a full-service Landscape Design and build firm servicing Bergen, Westchester, and Rockland Counties. We are landscape architects and contractors and focus on medium to large-scale jobs such as: complete site planning, walkways, patios, paver driveways, waterfalls, ponds, plantings, landscape lighting, and drainage solutions. Our 30 years of landscape design and construction allow us to provide many references\nWe service:\nBergen County\nPassaic County\nEssex County\nMorris County\nUlster County\nRockland County\nLower-Mid Westchester County\n\n. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today \n\nWE DO NOT MOW LAWNS!\nThe minimum budget we work with is $15k, and this amount varies depending on the job.\nMedium to large-scale jobs!

Natural stone walls
Natural stone walls
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M.L. Plumbing
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Newton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I’ve been working in plumbing and Drain Cleaning for over 7 years, currently serving the greater Hudson Valley Area of NY, Northern NJ and Pike County PA. I take real pride in doing things the right way, not the easy way. Whether it’s a simple fix or a full system overhaul, I treat every job like it’s my own home. My goal is straightforward, show up on time, do clean work, and leave you with zero headaches.

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Gamboa Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
24
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Newton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Established in 2009, Gamboa Landscaping, LLC, is a full service landscaping company serving the residential and commercial needs of Sussex and Morris County. We offer a full range of services including landscape design, installation and our specialty, hardscaping. Gamboa Landscaping, LLC, has built its reputation on quality work at a competitive price. Our number one goal is customer satisfaction and we pride ourselves on catering to the needs of each individual customer. We have a very knowledgeable team who is committed to excellence. Whether you need landscaping, hardscaping, or other maintenance services, you can rely on Gamboa Landscaping, LLC, to get the job done right the first time and every time.

Cambridge driveway, walkway, columns and new lawn
Walkway and steps
Front Enterance
Stairs
Walkway

+12

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Slockbower Enterprises
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Newton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company with 30+ years of lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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