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Avatar for Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
4.8(
26
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Serving Stirling, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The original project turned into an emergency project because of a storm that brought down two huge trees. Sage handled the removal of the debris of the fallen limbs and removed the trees. We were impressed with the crew. We will be contacting them for the original project in the near future. They left a very good impression."
Tree Trimming
Sage Expert Tree Service
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+19

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Andres General Construccion
5.0(
9
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Serving Stirling, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
Driveway
Paint job
Paint job
Composed wood deck
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Avatar for Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, LLC
Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, LLC
4.9(
26
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Serving Stirling, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"From the timely response for a quote to the quality of the work this was a great experience. Rafael talked us through a design and his crew executed the plan. They were on time, worked continuously and left the property neat and orderly. Would use again without question."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C3 Soil & Aggregate
5.0(
8
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Serving Stirling, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C3 was not the lowest cost, but they were the best. Josh and his team were punctual, worked all day, needed no supervision and did high-quality work. Josh provided some options for a better appearance and was fair in extra costs coming from excavating the slope. We are very happy with the wall and steps and even yard for summer entertaining. I recommend C3 and Josh for any hardscaping work."
Rosetta Wall Complete
Rosetta Wall Install
Before
During
Unexpected boulders

+91

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
4.3(
172
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Serving Stirling, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Panaro for several projects, including the installation of a patio, walkway and steps as swell as grading and sod installation. They were top notch in all respects."
Pavers Down
Pavers Finished and Locked in
Gino himself putting the finishing touches
Beautiful shrubs
Another walkway done

+299

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RG Tree Service
5.0(
14
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Serving Stirling, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did dead trees removal and trimming the other trees in a short time. Very clean work and in short time. Engaging them on some more yard work now!"
Tree Fell
Trimming
Storm Damage
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mikula Contracting, Inc.
3.1(
39
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Serving Stirling, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are professionals, know what they are doing. They work fast the their rates are very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them."
Arrival on Job
Uncovering Tank
Opening Tank for Cleaning
Grading Property
Job Complete

+5

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Visionary Construction Masonry, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Stirling, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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!

Siding
Siding
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+14

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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