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HENDRICKSON EXCAVATING

5.00(
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HENDRICKSON EXCAVATING

5.00(
34
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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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Approved Pro
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!

"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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ADR Environmental, LLP

4.76(
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ADR Environmental, LLP

4.76(
57
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

At ADR Environmental, we are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service on every project. Our mission is to ensure complete customer satisfaction through clear communication, professionalism, and attention to detail from start to finish. Our reputation is founded on service, safety, and quality, regardless of project size.

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

Steve S on September 2025

At ADR Environmental, we are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service on every project. Our mission is to ensure complete customer satisfaction through clear communication, professionalism, and attention to detail from start to finish. Our reputation is founded on service, safety, and quality, regardless of project size.

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

Steve S on September 2025


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Pascale Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

4.69(
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Pascale Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

4.69(
108
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

When your plumbing stops working, you need fast, reliable services. You can get all of that and more, from a dependable professional like Angelo Pascale. Our trusted team will help return your home to normal. We specialize in all your plumbing needs. Call us for a free estimate today.

"Kevin figured out a tricky problem with our clogged pipe effecting or washer capacity, was super professional and great at his job! 10/10 great service, affordable pricing! "

Hayley v on July 2025

When your plumbing stops working, you need fast, reliable services. You can get all of that and more, from a dependable professional like Angelo Pascale. Our trusted team will help return your home to normal. We specialize in all your plumbing needs. Call us for a free estimate today.

"Kevin figured out a tricky problem with our clogged pipe effecting or washer capacity, was super professional and great at his job! 10/10 great service, affordable pricing! "

Hayley v on July 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


Superior Tank and Energy Company, LLC

4.76(
66
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Superior Tank and Energy Company, LLC

4.76(
66
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Superior Tank and Energy is a family owned and operated business with over 40 years of experience in the construction and heating industries. As the leader in tank and energy solutions in our area, Superior offers a wide range of residential and commercial services, large and small, including tank removals, tank installations, tank service/repair, tank inspections and heating and energy solutions. We also provide complete environmental remediation services and emergency spill/leak response. Superior Tank and Energy, call us today!

"they were really good"

Mark M on March 2025

Superior Tank and Energy is a family owned and operated business with over 40 years of experience in the construction and heating industries. As the leader in tank and energy solutions in our area, Superior offers a wide range of residential and commercial services, large and small, including tank removals, tank installations, tank service/repair, tank inspections and heating and energy solutions. We also provide complete environmental remediation services and emergency spill/leak response. Superior Tank and Energy, call us today!

"they were really good"

Mark M on March 2025


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Andres General Construccion

5.00(
8
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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(
8
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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(
9
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Stable Works LLC

4.78(
9
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Approved Pro
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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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