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Avatar for Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
4.8(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watchung, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Long Hill Contracting, LLC
4.9(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I meet with 5 excavators about clearing brush and putting a wood fence on my horse property. I have a nationally know show stable with Olympic caliber horses. The fields and fences have to be safe and beautiful. Ours were not , but Dave came in gave us ther reasonable and for us affordable estimate and had a real sense of quiet confidence as to how long the job would take, the smartest way to do the job and what the finished project would look like."
Excavation of contaminated soil
Loading truck for disposal of contaminated soil
Backfilling excavation with certified clean
Placement of clean material
Remediation complete

+45

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, LLC
Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, LLC
4.9(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Rafael and his crew are punctual, professional and accurate with their work. This is the 2nd time I've hired Rafael to handle my project and the project turned out great! Knowledgeable and most importantly they have the machineries to complete the tasks on hand. Next up will be my fence and backyard!"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Andres General Construccion
Andres General Construccion
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Watchung, 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 by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
Panaro Outdoor Design, LLC
4.3(
172
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gino and his team did a great job!! I tried to do this project alone and realized I was not up to the task. Gino came to our home on Sunday because he realized, I was in trouble. Gino and team did the excavation, concrete base then built a beautiful paver patio well above our expectations. He was honest, helpful and charged a very fair price. He made us feel very comfortable and did not take advantage of us knowing the predicament and poor shape of our backyard was in after I tried to do this project myself. The very same day he came to assess the job, he realized my backyard needed to be fixed ASAP. Gino started up the skid steer I rented, rolled up his sleeves and said, “Let’s get this backyard into shape and then we will talk numbers. First, you need some help, then we will talk business.” I could tell he was not going to rip me off, but I knew he was just genuinely trying to help. He saved me form any possible flooding and drainage issues prior to when he and his team could officially start the job. He's a good man, I can't say enough great things about Gino and his team."
Pavers Down
Pavers Finished and Locked in
Gino himself putting the finishing touches
Beautiful shrubs
Another walkway done

+299

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

Serving Watchung, 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%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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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