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Avatar for A&M Excavating, LLC
A&M Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience with A&M Excavating in Lincoln Park, NJ. Their team was professional, reliable, and did an excellent job with the drywall excavating services we needed. The work was completed on time, and the site was left clean and organized. Highly recommended!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Village Landscaping and Contracting
4.9(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris communicated well, started the project on time. He was patient, attentive to details. Listened to all requests and explained what can and can't be done and provided the optimum solution. He handles the excavator very well which allowed the job to be completed efficiently with high precision. If you need the job to be done properly and quickly he and his team can deliver."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Ron Pellegrino, Inc.
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Ron Pellegrino, Inc was a pleasure to work with. They were flexible around my needs and my availability, and completed my project exactly as I hired them too. I needed a very large tree stump/root system excavated from my yard, and the area resloped. Pellegrino came in and completely the job quickly and efficiently and finally no more awful chewed up stump in my yard! They even put down grass seed and covered it with straw, which was above expectation. I will definitely hire them again for furture projects."
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stoneing base for pavement
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mikula Contracting, Inc.
3.1(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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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."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Visionary Construction Masonry, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

Visionary Construction LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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A & M POOL SERVICES AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.3(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and takes pride in the services we provide to our residential and commercial clients. We specialize in pool maintenance and weekly, monthy, or other routinely scheduled services. We provide free estimates, and you will find us to be competitively priced. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee y

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B&K Contractors
5.0(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

With 15 years of experience B&K Contractors 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 is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Conti Landscape Design
5.0(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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.\n

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Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Random Task Home Repair
5.0(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. Random Task Home Repair strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

Gaetano Graziano Development
5.0(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Our mission at Gaetano Graziano Development, is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all our clients. We love seeing those one of a kind smiles on home owners faces at the end of a project! Gaetano Graziano Development stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt and responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Please call us today! \n

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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