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Avatar for LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Installed drainage, graded soil, put in seed, weeded and mulched garden beds and power washed behind himself. Short sweet to the point, no babysitting needed. Super upfront, communicative and efficient got the job done and got out in time for me to enjoy my evening. Would definitely recommend"
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Martinez Land Clearing, LLC
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Martinez Land Clearing, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated so give us a call today!

Asphalt Driveway
Asphalt Driveway
Asphalt Driveway
Land Clearing
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Cook Specialty Contracting
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Customers say: Quick response

"They were very helpful in removing what needed t o be. They gave me their card and told me of other services they offer. Will consider using them this spring"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

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 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 mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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