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Avatar for BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC

BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC

4.83(
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BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC

4.83(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT 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 is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Good communication and love how they got back to me."

Joan T on July 2024

BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT 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 is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Good communication and love how they got back to me."

Joan T on July 2024


B&B Excavation and Landscaping

5.00(
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B&B Excavation and Landscaping

5.00(
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The job was done beautifully and I was very happy with the work"

Ray D on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The job was done beautifully and I was very happy with the work"

Ray D on March 2025


Horton's Services, Inc.

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Horton's Services, Inc.

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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.


SouthernTier Basement Systems

4.64(
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SouthernTier Basement Systems

4.64(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

As basement waterproofers and crawl space repair experts, we are locally owned and operated contractors who have been in business since 2009.As a certified Basement Systems® dealer, we have exclusive access to a wide variety of waterproofing products that have been used in over 200,000 basements since 1987. Each of our products includes a written, transferable warranty and the backing of an international network that's dedicated to keeping basements and crawl spaces dry all the time!

"Everything was exceptional!"

Barbara R on October 2022

As basement waterproofers and crawl space repair experts, we are locally owned and operated contractors who have been in business since 2009.As a certified Basement Systems® dealer, we have exclusive access to a wide variety of waterproofing products that have been used in over 200,000 basements since 1987. Each of our products includes a written, transferable warranty and the backing of an international network that's dedicated to keeping basements and crawl spaces dry all the time!

"Everything was exceptional!"

Barbara R on October 2022


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Tree Service Near Me LLC

5.00(
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Tree Service Near Me LLC

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer high quality and affordable tree service. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your property the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Matt and crew were professional and respectful. I would recommend "Tree service ner me" to anyone in need of their services. Thanks Guys ?"

Cody D on July 2024

We offer high quality and affordable tree service. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your property the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Matt and crew were professional and respectful. I would recommend "Tree service ner me" to anyone in need of their services. Thanks Guys ?"

Cody D on July 2024


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A Great Choice Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC

4.11(
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A Great Choice Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC

4.11(
27
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Customers say: Terrific value
28 years of experience

A Great Choice L &L is a full service company that maintains your property 12 months out of the year. Our companies long list of services does not stop at just maintenance, we have years of experience in the landscape/ hardscape and excavation field. These services backed by an owner with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture and the thirst for continueing education offers our customers a worry free atmosphere when we are on your property.

"They did the French drain. They started leveling and Rick removal, the rock hounder broke. They needed me to remove my pool so I drained it and it took longer then expected. So the company moved in to the next job and said would come back. They never came back. So I called and the owner was full of excuses and super rude. A month later I called over and over and left messages at least 6 times with no response. Finally we decided to contact our credit card company to get money back since the job was not completed. I needed to go to the company to get a contract and I told the office ladies I'd like to speak to the owner and that he never returned my calls. He finally called me a few days later and said he was not coming back. Claimed that the last time we spoke I hung up on him. Which never happened. Why would I hang up on someone who is supposed to be doing work on my yard? Doesn't make sense. They were informed that I was having a deck built, they dug out a spot for my in ground trampoline where my deck was supposed to go. And the owner threatened to charge me more for their waisted time. Even though I informed them a deck would be put there. He was terrible to me. I hope others don't get treated the way I did. I asked if he would finish and he said no. He doesn't want me to treat his workers poorly so he wouldn't let them come back. But it wasn't the workers who were bad to me. Just the owner. I would not be rude to them for coming and finishing a job. My yard is now a mess. The grass I had is tore up and there are drains drug through the yard that aren't supposed to be there. We went all summer with no pool because they made us take it down. Such a terrible company ????"

Krista E on October 2018

A Great Choice L &L is a full service company that maintains your property 12 months out of the year. Our companies long list of services does not stop at just maintenance, we have years of experience in the landscape/ hardscape and excavation field. These services backed by an owner with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture and the thirst for continueing education offers our customers a worry free atmosphere when we are on your property.

"They did the French drain. They started leveling and Rick removal, the rock hounder broke. They needed me to remove my pool so I drained it and it took longer then expected. So the company moved in to the next job and said would come back. They never came back. So I called and the owner was full of excuses and super rude. A month later I called over and over and left messages at least 6 times with no response. Finally we decided to contact our credit card company to get money back since the job was not completed. I needed to go to the company to get a contract and I told the office ladies I'd like to speak to the owner and that he never returned my calls. He finally called me a few days later and said he was not coming back. Claimed that the last time we spoke I hung up on him. Which never happened. Why would I hang up on someone who is supposed to be doing work on my yard? Doesn't make sense. They were informed that I was having a deck built, they dug out a spot for my in ground trampoline where my deck was supposed to go. And the owner threatened to charge me more for their waisted time. Even though I informed them a deck would be put there. He was terrible to me. I hope others don't get treated the way I did. I asked if he would finish and he said no. He doesn't want me to treat his workers poorly so he wouldn't let them come back. But it wasn't the workers who were bad to me. Just the owner. I would not be rude to them for coming and finishing a job. My yard is now a mess. The grass I had is tore up and there are drains drug through the yard that aren't supposed to be there. We went all summer with no pool because they made us take it down. Such a terrible company ????"

Krista E on October 2018



Avatar for John Piccirilli Plumbing & Heating Inc

John Piccirilli Plumbing & Heating Inc

3.56(
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John Piccirilli Plumbing & Heating Inc

3.56(
16
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24 years of experience

24/7 Emergency Service Available, Call Now! Local Family Business since 2001 - Specialize in residential and commercial heating and cooling systems including ductless system. All plumbing including well pumps, external water and sewer line and excavation if needed. (Note: we do not drill wells or pump septic tanks). We are also certified to repair/maintain Commercial walk in coolers and ice makers. Call today for an estimate (607)775-1316 or check out our webpage jpplumbingheating.com for current discounts.

"I won a Small Claims judgment for the return of my $1200 deposit to Piccoli for a pressure tank job which I immediately canceled, but never received the return of the deposit. There was no dispute that I canceled this job immediately. After a month and a half and 2 letters written to Piccirilli Plumbing I haven’t yet received the return of my $1200. I had contracted Piccirilli for a job to replace my Pressure tank. After giving a $1200 deposit, I Immediately researched the price for the job and found estimates much less. I called the office immediately and canceled the job, This was not in dispute. Now I have to spend even more time and effort to collect the debt that was awarded me in Small Claims court."

Dennis S on July 2024

24/7 Emergency Service Available, Call Now! Local Family Business since 2001 - Specialize in residential and commercial heating and cooling systems including ductless system. All plumbing including well pumps, external water and sewer line and excavation if needed. (Note: we do not drill wells or pump septic tanks). We are also certified to repair/maintain Commercial walk in coolers and ice makers. Call today for an estimate (607)775-1316 or check out our webpage jpplumbingheating.com for current discounts.

"I won a Small Claims judgment for the return of my $1200 deposit to Piccoli for a pressure tank job which I immediately canceled, but never received the return of the deposit. There was no dispute that I canceled this job immediately. After a month and a half and 2 letters written to Piccirilli Plumbing I haven’t yet received the return of my $1200. I had contracted Piccirilli for a job to replace my Pressure tank. After giving a $1200 deposit, I Immediately researched the price for the job and found estimates much less. I called the office immediately and canceled the job, This was not in dispute. Now I have to spend even more time and effort to collect the debt that was awarded me in Small Claims court."

Dennis S on July 2024


Adamridge Construction

4.67(
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Adamridge Construction

4.67(
3
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Have worked for a large company and covered 23 states since 1996. Missed being home, tired of over pricing people. No job is TOO big or TOO small. Distance isn't an issue for me. Quality work, reasonable prices, insured, with warranty and most jobs. I work alone for most of the jobs and will pull together a trusted crew when needed for larger jobs. I WILL NOT BREAK YOUR WALLET!! That is my motto, I stand by it.

Have worked for a large company and covered 23 states since 1996. Missed being home, tired of over pricing people. No job is TOO big or TOO small. Distance isn't an issue for me. Quality work, reasonable prices, insured, with warranty and most jobs. I work alone for most of the jobs and will pull together a trusted crew when needed for larger jobs. I WILL NOT BREAK YOUR WALLET!! That is my motto, I stand by it.


R J Zigmont's Excavating Contr

5.00(
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R J Zigmont's Excavating Contr

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

Owner Joseph Zigmont, son Richard Zigmont, in business 40 years since 1973. Our company is fully insured. Full line of excavation equipment is available for any size work and for sub-contract with our company operator. Additional address - 48 West Chenango Rd. Castle Creek, NY 13744.

Owner Joseph Zigmont, son Richard Zigmont, in business 40 years since 1973. Our company is fully insured. Full line of excavation equipment is available for any size work and for sub-contract with our company operator. Additional address - 48 West Chenango Rd. Castle Creek, NY 13744.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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. 

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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