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HENDRICKSON EXCAVATING

5.00(
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HENDRICKSON EXCAVATING

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 years of experience

4-TIME Super Service Award Winner!! Hendrickson Excavating has been in business for more than 30 years. We are a family owned and operated excavating company with a committment to our client to provide honest and reliable service combined with excellent workmanship. SPECIALIZING IN: -SEPTIC SYSTEMS - NEW AND REPAIRS -EQUINE ARENA'S -WATER GARDENS -GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS - NEW AND REPAIR -DRAINAGE -GRADING -FOUNDATIONS -PROPANE TANK REMOVAL -GENERAL EXCAVATING SERVICES

"Excellent work! Mark was responsive, knowledgeable and timely."

Melissa M on June 2023

4-TIME Super Service Award Winner!! Hendrickson Excavating has been in business for more than 30 years. We are a family owned and operated excavating company with a committment to our client to provide honest and reliable service combined with excellent workmanship. SPECIALIZING IN: -SEPTIC SYSTEMS - NEW AND REPAIRS -EQUINE ARENA'S -WATER GARDENS -GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS - NEW AND REPAIR -DRAINAGE -GRADING -FOUNDATIONS -PROPANE TANK REMOVAL -GENERAL EXCAVATING SERVICES

"Excellent work! Mark was responsive, knowledgeable and timely."

Melissa M on June 2023


"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025

Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC. We can take care of all your needs from removal, replacement, and installation of fuel tanks. With many years in the industry, you can expect professionalism and experience. Call today for a consultation.

"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025


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Sterling Environmental Services, LLC

4.74(
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Sterling Environmental Services, LLC

4.74(
100
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

It's true: A fuel tank will eventually corrode and leak. If you encounter a tank that is more than 15 years old, there is a good chance that substantial corrosion has taken place. Trust that Sterling will remove your tank with the utmost care for your property and will create a safe environment for your family. Call Sterling Environmental Services today!

"Quick and efficient. They were at my house 8am on the dot. Had to leave the oil tank with me until they could come pick it up and remove from my property after another job. They came back as they said and when they said, and removed the tank from my property. Very clean. The tank was in the basement since the house was built in 1956, after removal, it looks like there was never anything there. Respectful of my property. Laid a tarp down before they laid the cut up tank on the grass, and covered it up with the tarp. Not a drop of the removed oil anywhere. Absolute 5 star operation. Thank you to NIck for the constant communication and efficiency. - Mike Murphy"

Mike M on August 2025

It's true: A fuel tank will eventually corrode and leak. If you encounter a tank that is more than 15 years old, there is a good chance that substantial corrosion has taken place. Trust that Sterling will remove your tank with the utmost care for your property and will create a safe environment for your family. Call Sterling Environmental Services today!

"Quick and efficient. They were at my house 8am on the dot. Had to leave the oil tank with me until they could come pick it up and remove from my property after another job. They came back as they said and when they said, and removed the tank from my property. Very clean. The tank was in the basement since the house was built in 1956, after removal, it looks like there was never anything there. Respectful of my property. Laid a tarp down before they laid the cut up tank on the grass, and covered it up with the tarp. Not a drop of the removed oil anywhere. Absolute 5 star operation. Thank you to NIck for the constant communication and efficiency. - Mike Murphy"

Mike M on August 2025


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Long Hill Contracting, LLC

4.96(
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Long Hill Contracting, LLC

4.96(
24
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Long Hill Contracting, 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 makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Honest Stayed in contact Cleaned up well Provided permit follow-up Did a safe job Couldnâ t ask for more. Charged a fair price Would hire again"

Dale L on December 2020

Long Hill Contracting, 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 makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Honest Stayed in contact Cleaned up well Provided permit follow-up Did a safe job Couldnâ t ask for more. Charged a fair price Would hire again"

Dale L on December 2020


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Andres General Construccion

5.00(
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Andres General Construccion

5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quality work
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 4 years of experience, we pride our company on reliability, great 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 particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Jonathan, Ernesto, and his Team did a great job renovating our stairs. As a first-time homebuyer, we wanted to renoâ our stairs and install metal railings. They acknowledged our concerns and answered our questions promptly. We love how our stairs and railings came out. 100% recommend these guys. I will contact them again for future projects."

Arnold M on December 2022

With 4 years of experience, we pride our company on reliability, great 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 particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Jonathan, Ernesto, and his Team did a great job renovating our stairs. As a first-time homebuyer, we wanted to renoâ our stairs and install metal railings. They acknowledged our concerns and answered our questions promptly. We love how our stairs and railings came out. 100% recommend these guys. I will contact them again for future projects."

Arnold M on December 2022


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C3 Soil & Aggregate

5.00(
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C3 Soil & Aggregate

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great 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 particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I contacted Josh at C3 for a quote to prepare and build a flat, level, 18' by 14' base on a slope framed with 3 levels of 6 x 6 timbers to retain 3 individual layers of premium quality aggregate for superior drainage and soil stability. His design was to insure the driest base environment to install a shed that will last far longer than other contractors I spoke with. I couldn't have been happier with my choice of C3. He and his crew were very professional and detailed in the work performed. Always on time and mindful of the surrounding work area and exceptionally detailed in their final cleanup of the site. I would recommend Josh and his company for this type of work and larger projects due to his commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction."

* P on November 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great 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 particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I contacted Josh at C3 for a quote to prepare and build a flat, level, 18' by 14' base on a slope framed with 3 levels of 6 x 6 timbers to retain 3 individual layers of premium quality aggregate for superior drainage and soil stability. His design was to insure the driest base environment to install a shed that will last far longer than other contractors I spoke with. I couldn't have been happier with my choice of C3. He and his crew were very professional and detailed in the work performed. Always on time and mindful of the surrounding work area and exceptionally detailed in their final cleanup of the site. I would recommend Josh and his company for this type of work and larger projects due to his commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction."

* P on November 2024


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Stable Works LLC

4.78(
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Stable Works LLC

4.78(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Why Choose Stable Works? Quality Craftmanship, Transparent Pricing and 3D Designs. The Stable Works Difference. ​​​ Our Seasoned Experts At Stable Works Are Prepared To Step In With Over Thirty-Five Years Of Quality Craftsmanship. Interior | Exterior | Commercial | Design ​Licensed & Insured HIC # 13VH12478700 Project Tracking Software 3D Designs on Projects 0% APR Financing Free In-Person Estimates High Quality Craftsmanship. We're known for delivering exceptional results. Our expertise put us in a position to complete High-End Home Improvement Projects and Commercial Construction Projects in NJ & PA. We've made construction projects simple by capitalizing on Project Tracking Software, 3D Design Software, Quality Craftsmanship and listening to your needs.

"I have had serveral remolding project. Being a single female I never felt comfortable and sometimes they took shortcuts. The Stableworks crew was extremely professional and explained each part of the process. I recommend this company highly."

Sandra W on February 2025

Why Choose Stable Works? Quality Craftmanship, Transparent Pricing and 3D Designs. The Stable Works Difference. ​​​ Our Seasoned Experts At Stable Works Are Prepared To Step In With Over Thirty-Five Years Of Quality Craftsmanship. Interior | Exterior | Commercial | Design ​Licensed & Insured HIC # 13VH12478700 Project Tracking Software 3D Designs on Projects 0% APR Financing Free In-Person Estimates High Quality Craftsmanship. We're known for delivering exceptional results. Our expertise put us in a position to complete High-End Home Improvement Projects and Commercial Construction Projects in NJ & PA. We've made construction projects simple by capitalizing on Project Tracking Software, 3D Design Software, Quality Craftsmanship and listening to your needs.

"I have had serveral remolding project. Being a single female I never felt comfortable and sometimes they took shortcuts. The Stableworks crew was extremely professional and explained each part of the process. I recommend this company highly."

Sandra W on February 2025


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Lee's Light Excavating and Rental LLC

5.00(
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Lee's Light Excavating and Rental LLC

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
49 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Project is within consumer's budget"

Darron T on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Project is within consumer's budget"

Darron T on April 2025


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Infinite Solutions Group LLC

5.00(
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Infinite Solutions Group LLC

5.00(
5
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


"I hired Anthony to dig a stump out of my front yard. He did an amazing job and dug the whole stump out and disposed of it. Great pricing and very professional. Highly recommend hiring A. Sacchitelli Services!"

Gina M on September 2024

We are a small locally owned, owner operated business based out of Bridgewater NJ. Our goal is to complete any jobs our customers may need in a timely and professional manner, all while completing all jobs to the highest of standards.

"I hired Anthony to dig a stump out of my front yard. He did an amazing job and dug the whole stump out and disposed of it. Great pricing and very professional. Highly recommend hiring A. Sacchitelli Services!"

Gina M on September 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

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.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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