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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Pittstown - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Long Hill Contracting, LLC
Long Hill Contracting, LLC
4.9(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Pittstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had the worst weather possible for clearing trees, excavating, installing drainage, and prepping for a barn build on two and half acres, but Dave stuck with it and delivered the project as we had discussed. He provided updates regularly, and communicated well when issues arose by providing options that helped to stay on budget."
Excavation of contaminated soil
Loading truck for disposal of contaminated soil
Backfilling excavation with certified clean
Placement of clean material
Remediation complete

+45

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
BSAN Excavation, LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pittstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are 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.

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Vanwingerden Enterprise
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Pittstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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 CM Excavating LLC
CM Excavating LLC
4.9(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Pittstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CM Excavating truly exceeded my expectations by tackling some long-standing items on my bucket list. I needed an old stone driveway removed and a few areas of my lawn leveled. The machine operator was incredibly professional and took the time to understand my needs. He offered invaluable suggestions and walked me through each step of the process. The team was meticulous, respectful, and left the site spotless. Their attention to detail was remarkable. I am extremely satisfied with their work and will undoubtedly reach out to them for any future projects. Highly recommended!"
Removal of Ivy
Backfilling Removed Driveway
Selected Ivy removed
Removal of stone
Removal of Stone

+27

Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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. 

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