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Avatar for Andres General Construccion
Andres General Construccion
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Union, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently bought a house in need of work, my wife and I thought it would be a great idea to do our own projects around the house. Soon enough , we realized we had no idea how to proceed with our outdoor space. He hired Andres general construction, they provided guidance and a great customer service. We are very pleased with the outcome. I will be definitely hiring them again for future projects. Thank you Andres!"
Driveway
Paint job
Paint job
Composed wood deck
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Avatar for Tito & Son Construction, LLC
Tito & Son Construction, LLC
4.4(
41
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Union, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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 !"
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for EFB Paving and Masonry
EFB Paving and Masonry
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Union, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This contractor did a great job for me. Was efficient and finished the job timely. Cleaned up well also."
Pavers installation
Pavers installation
Pavers installation
Pavers installation
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
4.3(
172
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Union, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gene immediately responded to our request for a quote and professionally evaluated the project. Lance and his crew carefully carried out the drainage project and regrading, and made improvements to the original plan as they further evaluated the project while it was in progress. When the job was complete, all debris was removed. All around superb customer service!"
Pavers Down
Pavers Finished and Locked in
Gino himself putting the finishing touches
Beautiful shrubs
Another walkway done

+299

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RG Tree Service
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Union, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"RJ tree service removed a few trees for me and trimmed some bushes as well. The crew was respectful and efficient and left my property looking better than before. I highly recommend using this company and I will be using them again if I need more trees removed."
Tree Fell
Trimming
Storm Damage
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for A & M POOL SERVICES AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC
A & M POOL SERVICES AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.3(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Union, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great job, found and repaired my leak fast"
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quiroz Remodeling Services
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Union, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"He is very professional and hands on. I can always get in contact with him. He told me that if I need any help or have any problems after the project is done, all we need to do is give him a call!"
Sayreville kitchen
Kitchen remodeling
Kitchen remodeling
Sayreville kitchen
Apartment remodeling

+7

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Spartan Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Spartan Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Union, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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

+10

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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