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Avatar for Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, LLC
Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, LLC
4.9(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving North Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We couldn’t be happier with the work Edras and his crew did on our new home! From start to finish, they went above and beyond and truly exceeded our expectations. Edras was incredibly easy to communicate with, reliable, professional, and made sure everything went exactly as planned. We actually knew we wanted to work with Edras after seeing the beautiful work he did on my aunt’s house. After seeing the quality of his work firsthand, we knew we could trust him with our home—and he did not disappoint! We also had a major issue with a leak coming from the exterior of our house, and Edras and his team handled it professionally and thoroughly. They took the time to identify the problem and make sure it was properly addressed. The entire crew was hardworking, respectful, and took pride in what they were doing. We are so happy with the results and would absolutely recommend Edras and his team to our closest family and friends. If you’re looking for someone you can trust to do quality work"
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Tito & Son Construction, LLC
Tito & Son Construction, LLC
4.4(
41
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving North Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing work! These guys came and within a few hours had the the gazebo fully assembled and drilled into the pavement. Zero error and took their time to make sure everything was straight an leveled. Very punctual, neat and responsible. Cannot wait to work with them again for future projects!"
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
4.3(
172
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving North Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Panaro for several projects, including the installation of a patio, walkway and steps as swell as grading and sod installation. They were top notch in all respects."
Pavers Down
Pavers Finished and Locked in
Gino himself putting the finishing touches
Beautiful shrubs
Another walkway done

+299

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RG Tree Service
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving North Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did what I asked them to do. Efficient and clean. Came on appropriate time. Cleaned the place before they left. Raul and his crew were really good. I would recommend them. Price was really affordable."
Tree Fell
Trimming
Storm Damage
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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