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Avatar for Pipe Works Services Inc

Pipe Works Services Inc

33 River Rd
4.43(
175
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Approved Pro

Pipe Works Services Inc

33 River Rd
4.43(
175
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
313 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Since 2000, we have built our reputation as one of Northern New Jersey’s most trusted experts for home comfort and efficiency. Improving the overall comfort and energy efficiency of your home is our #1 priority, and we believe we are the best. What sets us apart from other home energy contractors is that our team undergoes continuous extensive training that is unmatched by anyone in the industry. You can rest assured that we will perform the job right the first time around! With over 75 years of combined service experience, Pipe Works Services Inc. is a New Jersey Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Water Conditioning, Insulation, Electrical, Installation, Drain Cleaning, Maintenance, Replacement company located in Morris County. Pipe Works will send you only the best technician or specialist to fix, replace or install your needs.

"Brian was a gem. Great service from Pipeworks as always."

Marian M on October 2025

Since 2000, we have built our reputation as one of Northern New Jersey’s most trusted experts for home comfort and efficiency. Improving the overall comfort and energy efficiency of your home is our #1 priority, and we believe we are the best. What sets us apart from other home energy contractors is that our team undergoes continuous extensive training that is unmatched by anyone in the industry. You can rest assured that we will perform the job right the first time around! With over 75 years of combined service experience, Pipe Works Services Inc. is a New Jersey Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Water Conditioning, Insulation, Electrical, Installation, Drain Cleaning, Maintenance, Replacement company located in Morris County. Pipe Works will send you only the best technician or specialist to fix, replace or install your needs.

"Brian was a gem. Great service from Pipeworks as always."

Marian M on October 2025


Spartan Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

220 North 14th Street
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Spartan Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

220 North 14th Street
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
54 local quotes requested

We are a Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractor with over over 24 years of experience in the field. With a strong focus on customer service and satisfaction at the top of our priorities. We strive to be the best at our trade and provide the customer with a unique experience with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

"Great he showed up early, great communication and did a very clean job. No mess whatsoever."

Nuno A on August 2024

We are a Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractor with over over 24 years of experience in the field. With a strong focus on customer service and satisfaction at the top of our priorities. We strive to be the best at our trade and provide the customer with a unique experience with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

"Great he showed up early, great communication and did a very clean job. No mess whatsoever."

Nuno A on August 2024


We are a fully insured excavating, landscaping and demolition contractor looking to serve all your needs.


Vanwingerden Enterprise

47 Augusta Hill Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Vanwingerden Enterprise

47 Augusta Hill Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
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!


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Andres General Construccion

121 Netherwood Ave
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro

Andres General Construccion

121 Netherwood Ave
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
15 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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Tito & Son Construction, LLC

115th Crampton Ave
4.94(
35
)
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Tito & Son Construction, LLC

115th Crampton Ave
4.94(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
26 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

With over 40 years experience in the construction industry, Tito & Son Construction is your industry expert in New Jersey and New York. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did an unbelievable job on my backyard shed . It was falling apart now it looks brand! Very reliable hard working and polite. Would definitely refer them ! "

Marianne G on September 2025

With over 40 years experience in the construction industry, Tito & Son Construction is your industry expert in New Jersey and New York. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did an unbelievable job on my backyard shed . It was falling apart now it looks brand! Very reliable hard working and polite. Would definitely refer them ! "

Marianne G on September 2025


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ADR Environmental, LLP

343A US Hwy 206, Suite B
4.76(
57
)
Approved Pro

ADR Environmental, LLP

343A US Hwy 206, Suite B
4.76(
57
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
71 local quotes requested

At ADR Environmental, we take great pride in the quality of our work and customer service that we provide to meet our clients needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish on all of our projects. 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.

"Oil tank removal. Additionally they removed debris from my yard. "

Steve S on September 2025

At ADR Environmental, we take great pride in the quality of our work and customer service that we provide to meet our clients needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish on all of our projects. 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.

"Oil tank removal. Additionally they removed debris from my yard. "

Steve S on September 2025


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Ted Slack Environmental Services, Inc.

180 Market St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro

Ted Slack Environmental Services, Inc.

180 Market St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

Tank Solutions, we are proud to be New Jersey's premier choice for oil tank removal services. With over 40 years of dedicated experience, our family-owned business has established itself as a pillar of reliability and expertise in the industry. We are recognized for our straightforward communication and our commitment to honest, transparent pricing. There are no hidden costs with us – what you see is what you get. Our all-inclusive underground oil tank removal services set us apart. We ensure every aspect of the process is handled with precision and care, from obtaining all necessary permits to conducting the removal in just one day. Our commitment to efficiency continues beyond there; we offer same-day estimates, consultations, and, in some cases, even same-day site services. We understand the value of your time, and we strive to deliver quick and effective solutions.

"Neat , clean , and fast service"

Toris M on October 2022

Tank Solutions, we are proud to be New Jersey's premier choice for oil tank removal services. With over 40 years of dedicated experience, our family-owned business has established itself as a pillar of reliability and expertise in the industry. We are recognized for our straightforward communication and our commitment to honest, transparent pricing. There are no hidden costs with us – what you see is what you get. Our all-inclusive underground oil tank removal services set us apart. We ensure every aspect of the process is handled with precision and care, from obtaining all necessary permits to conducting the removal in just one day. Our commitment to efficiency continues beyond there; we offer same-day estimates, consultations, and, in some cases, even same-day site services. We understand the value of your time, and we strive to deliver quick and effective solutions.

"Neat , clean , and fast service"

Toris M on October 2022


Avatar for C3 Soil & Aggregate

C3 Soil & Aggregate

45 S Park Place, Suite 44
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro

C3 Soil & Aggregate

45 S Park Place, Suite 44
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
36 local quotes requested
14 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! 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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Sterling Environmental Services, LLC

25 Walden Place
4.74(
100
)
Approved Pro

Sterling Environmental Services, LLC

25 Walden Place
4.74(
100
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
141 local quotes requested

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!

"Sterlington Environmental removed my "ready to leak" 60 year old in-basement oil tank and replaced it with a clean, modern Roth tank in about half a day. This is an inherently messy job and they did it quickly and efficiently while paying attention to the rest of my home. The entrance to my basement is through the house and they laid down protective materials to protect my floors and were very careful not to damage anything or spill oil as they worked and moved materials, tools and supplies in and out of the basement. They also handled all the permitting and inspections. I hope to never have to do this again, but if I do, I will call Sterling to do the job. "

Richard H on October 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!

"Sterlington Environmental removed my "ready to leak" 60 year old in-basement oil tank and replaced it with a clean, modern Roth tank in about half a day. This is an inherently messy job and they did it quickly and efficiently while paying attention to the rest of my home. The entrance to my basement is through the house and they laid down protective materials to protect my floors and were very careful not to damage anything or spill oil as they worked and moved materials, tools and supplies in and out of the basement. They also handled all the permitting and inspections. I hope to never have to do this again, but if I do, I will call Sterling to do the job. "

Richard H on October 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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