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Slover Contracting, LLC

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Slover Contracting, LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Business owner Kevin is both very professional and personable. He accommodated all our needs and would definitely recommend to anyone for a reliable contractor"

Jennifer S on October 2023

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Business owner Kevin is both very professional and personable. He accommodated all our needs and would definitely recommend to anyone for a reliable contractor"

Jennifer S on October 2023


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


Vanwingerden Enterprise

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Vanwingerden Enterprise

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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

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Andres General Construccion

5.00(
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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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ADR Environmental, LLP

4.76(
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ADR Environmental, LLP

4.76(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
69 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


Rehe Excavating

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Rehe Excavating

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21 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

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.


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Sterling Environmental Services, LLC

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Sterling Environmental Services, LLC

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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
149 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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HENDRICKSON EXCAVATING

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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
35 local quotes requested

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


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Promar Builders

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Promar Builders

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hardscaping, Excavations, Foundations, Patios, Additions, Remodeling, framing, decks, sheetrock, molding, custom designs, kitchens, bathrooms. 1-Stop Residential construction needs - 2 Generations of reliable work. https://promarbuilders.com/

"I was dealing with a thorny foundation issue with my townhome and I called a family friend asking for a lead on a reasonably priced builder. I was stressed beyond belief with a wife and a baby at home, worried about expenses and in walks Pat from ProMar Builders to diagnose the issue, explain process and costs in layman’s terms, and give me clear and concise expectations. ProMar was able to fix the issue at a reasonable cost and now I sleep soundly knowing my wife and son Curtis are safe and sound. Thanks ProMar!"

Justin K on August 2024

Hardscaping, Excavations, Foundations, Patios, Additions, Remodeling, framing, decks, sheetrock, molding, custom designs, kitchens, bathrooms. 1-Stop Residential construction needs - 2 Generations of reliable work. https://promarbuilders.com/

"I was dealing with a thorny foundation issue with my townhome and I called a family friend asking for a lead on a reasonably priced builder. I was stressed beyond belief with a wife and a baby at home, worried about expenses and in walks Pat from ProMar Builders to diagnose the issue, explain process and costs in layman’s terms, and give me clear and concise expectations. ProMar was able to fix the issue at a reasonable cost and now I sleep soundly knowing my wife and son Curtis are safe and sound. Thanks ProMar!"

Justin K on August 2024


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A.Sacchitelli Services

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A.Sacchitelli Services

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Free onsite estimate

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.

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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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