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Avatar for Village Landscaping and Contracting
Village Landscaping and Contracting
4.9(
25
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had many quote regarding some drainage issue in my driveway. I got a quote from Chris and was very reasonable and he knew exactly what was talking about. I decided to go with his company and was very satisfied. Thank you"
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Lilco Construction Inc
Lilco Construction Inc
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had the opportunity to experience Lilco's work on several projects. These guys always had a professional attitude and took the time for all preparations and quality control. They did not leave a mess or unwarranted damages like so many fly-by-night contractors tend to do. They even magnet swept driveways for screws/nails whenever they finished loading out for the night. The owner is always up front about any costs, with no hidden charges to get the jobs done."
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Red Van Plumbing & Heating
4.6(
64
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very competitive estimate. Started the job on-time. Final cost of the job was the estimated price even though some addition repairs were needed. Cleaned up after the job was done. Red Van will be my first call the next time I need a Plumber."
Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Four Brothers Landscape, Inc.
4.9(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I worked with Four Brothers Landscaping to complete a front, back, and side yard landscaping project in September 2021. Antonio - who runs the company and was our main point of contact - was absolutely wonderful to work with. He arrived on time for every appointment, communicated throughout every step of the project, navigated the tight timelines and complicated project flow we were working with (we were working against installation schedules for fencing and irrigation, and a massive chimney masonry project that popped up in the middle of the landscaping one), and made such helpful suggestions along the way. The crew was fantastic - so friendly, meticulous, quick, and left the workspace immaculate at the end of each day. Antonio's wife, who oversees a majority of the operations, was so wonderful to work with as well. It truly is a family operation run by honest, hard working people. Prior to connecting with Antonio for the project, we met with three other landscapers who either over complicated the details, or never followed up after our initial meeting. We feel so incredibly lucky to have found Four Brothers Landscaping as they completely transformed our property and went above and beyond in every aspect of the job. We enjoyed working with them so much and hope to have more projects with them in the future. Highly recommend!"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Mikula Contracting, Inc.
Mikula Contracting, Inc.
3.1(
39
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive, came right away to give me a quote. Started excavation right away with very experienced and friendly folks. Did everything perfectly. A real pleasure to deal with. I wish all other contractors were as good as Mikula! I highly recommend them."
 Arrival on Job
Uncovering Tank
Opening Tank for Cleaning
Grading Property
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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. 

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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