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Avatar for Century Masonry & Waterproofing
Century Masonry & Waterproofing
753 County Road 565 #b
4.94(
62
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Approved Pro
Century Masonry & Waterproofing
753 County Road 565 #b
4.94(
62
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Water control, drain systems, sump pumps, battery back-up pumps, crawl space encapsulation & wall repair. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional email - [email protected]

"Very happy with the service and the concrete work provided by Sean and his crew. He was able to meet a strict schedule and was helpful answering my questions and offered smart solutions. In the end, the job was done on time, correctly and I am extremely pleased overall. Thank you, Sean and Century Masonry for making it look easy and doing a great job!!"

Mike C on November 2024

Water control, drain systems, sump pumps, battery back-up pumps, crawl space encapsulation & wall repair. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional email - [email protected]

"Very happy with the service and the concrete work provided by Sean and his crew. He was able to meet a strict schedule and was helpful answering my questions and offered smart solutions. In the end, the job was done on time, correctly and I am extremely pleased overall. Thank you, Sean and Century Masonry for making it look easy and doing a great job!!"

Mike C on November 2024


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AJT Complete Construction LLC
25 1st St
4.81(
318
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Approved Pro
AJT Complete Construction LLC
25 1st St
4.81(
318
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
89 local quotes requested

At AJT Complete Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We offer free estimates and evaluations

"Great communication. Fast, reliable and professional service. Would 110% hire again!"

Oliver S on April 2025

At AJT Complete Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We offer free estimates and evaluations

"Great communication. Fast, reliable and professional service. Would 110% hire again!"

Oliver S on April 2025


Avatar for Continental Plumbing and Heating
Continental Plumbing and Heating
1374 Stuyvesant Ave
4.70(
27
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Approved Pro
Continental Plumbing and Heating
1374 Stuyvesant Ave
4.70(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

We are a Plumbing and Heating contractor, give us a call!! We’ve been in business for over 30 years we are always there for our customers when they need us. You can trust us in doing a great job with reasonable prices at your convenience. We are professionals who are honest, reliable with great integrity. We are a licensed contractor at your reach to fix your plumbing and heating issues!! We offer a 5 % discount for 1st time Customers. Our New Location!! 1374 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083

"This was my 2nd time using this company. They were on-time, very professional, explained everything I needed to know, and did an excellent job."

Wafiyyah F on January 2024

We are a Plumbing and Heating contractor, give us a call!! We’ve been in business for over 30 years we are always there for our customers when they need us. You can trust us in doing a great job with reasonable prices at your convenience. We are professionals who are honest, reliable with great integrity. We are a licensed contractor at your reach to fix your plumbing and heating issues!! We offer a 5 % discount for 1st time Customers. Our New Location!! 1374 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083

"This was my 2nd time using this company. They were on-time, very professional, explained everything I needed to know, and did an excellent job."

Wafiyyah F on January 2024


Avatar for WaterMac Plumbing & Heating LLC
WaterMac Plumbing & Heating LLC
36 Somerset Pl
4.40(
5
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Approved Pro
WaterMac Plumbing & Heating LLC
36 Somerset Pl
4.40(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
31 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

WaterMac Plumbing & Heating is a full service plumbing shop. We provide full service plumbing, plumbing sales & installation. We service all plumbing found in a home. We service and repair, faucets, sinks, toilets, showers, tub & shower valves, tubs, tub drains, HOT WATER HEATERS, boilers, baseboard heating, pumps, drains, water softeners, booster pumps, well tanks, WATER MAINS, sewer mains.

"They were on time and very thorough in locating the leak and source. I'll definitely hire them again for any plumbing work!"

Otis N on February 2021

WaterMac Plumbing & Heating is a full service plumbing shop. We provide full service plumbing, plumbing sales & installation. We service all plumbing found in a home. We service and repair, faucets, sinks, toilets, showers, tub & shower valves, tubs, tub drains, HOT WATER HEATERS, boilers, baseboard heating, pumps, drains, water softeners, booster pumps, well tanks, WATER MAINS, sewer mains.

"They were on time and very thorough in locating the leak and source. I'll definitely hire them again for any plumbing work!"

Otis N on February 2021


Avatar for Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating
Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating
524 Alosio Drive
4.57(
7
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Approved Pro
Dr. Drip Plumbing and Heating
524 Alosio Drive
4.57(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
25 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

We are a team of highly trained professionals specializing in plumbing, heating, water softening and filtration, drain cleaning, camera inspections, and various home service needs, with a goal of bringing comfort to your families home. Satisfaction guaranteed

"Great referral from our Electrician. The team was here within two hours to fix all of my homeowner plumbing mistakes. Super grateful and will definitely be back."

Stephen C on May 2025

We are a team of highly trained professionals specializing in plumbing, heating, water softening and filtration, drain cleaning, camera inspections, and various home service needs, with a goal of bringing comfort to your families home. Satisfaction guaranteed

"Great referral from our Electrician. The team was here within two hours to fix all of my homeowner plumbing mistakes. Super grateful and will definitely be back."

Stephen C on May 2025


Vanwingerden Enterprise
47 Augusta Hill Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Vanwingerden Enterprise
47 Augusta Hill Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!


Avatar for Cornerstone Heating and Cooling, LLC
Cornerstone Heating and Cooling, LLC
66 Tilt St
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Cornerstone Heating and Cooling, LLC
66 Tilt St
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Cornerstone Heating and Cooling, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business!

At Cornerstone Heating and Cooling, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business!


Avatar for J. Calderon Landscaping
J. Calderon Landscaping
35 Venna Ave
4.78(
18
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Approved Pro
J. Calderon Landscaping
35 Venna Ave
4.78(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Home improvement roofing siding paving painting hardscape landscape Pools and much more

"They did a good job. Showed up on time and were communicative."

Dan b on October 2023

Home improvement roofing siding paving painting hardscape landscape Pools and much more

"They did a good job. Showed up on time and were communicative."

Dan b on October 2023


Art's Design, LLC
59 Stonyridge Dr
4.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Art's Design, LLC
59 Stonyridge Dr
4.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
18 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

With more than 15 yrs of experience, Art's Design LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"I hired Art to help level out my backyard, and unfortunately, I had a really disappointing experience. He started the job but left it incomplete and in worse shape than when he began. The yard was left uneven and messy, with piles of dirt scattered around and no clear plan for finishing. Communication was poor throughout, and despite several follow-ups, he never returned to complete the work. I regret hiring him and wouldn?t recommend his services to anyone looking for a reliable or thorough job. "

Pegah B on June 2025

With more than 15 yrs of experience, Art's Design LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"I hired Art to help level out my backyard, and unfortunately, I had a really disappointing experience. He started the job but left it incomplete and in worse shape than when he began. The yard was left uneven and messy, with piles of dirt scattered around and no clear plan for finishing. Communication was poor throughout, and despite several follow-ups, he never returned to complete the work. I regret hiring him and wouldn?t recommend his services to anyone looking for a reliable or thorough job. "

Pegah B on June 2025


Avatar for Zaku Pro Construction, LLC
Zaku Pro Construction, LLC
PO Box 776
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Zaku Pro Construction, LLC
PO Box 776
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. 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!

"Thank you so much zaku pro contractors!"

Mia N on July 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. 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!

"Thank you so much zaku pro contractors!"

Mia N on July 2024

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FAQs for excavation projects in Paterson, NJ

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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