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Avatar for C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
5.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Arlington, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C2G was excellent during the entire process. they had a quote to my in less than 24 hours and promptly answered my questions when I called them. Once I selected them they were able to schedule the job just a few days out and I could not have been more satisfied with the outcome. The two workers who did the job were knowledgeable and respectful. In over 20 years of home ownership I would have to say this was the best experience I ever had with a home contractor."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for High Tech Concrete & Excavation, Inc
High Tech Concrete & Excavation, Inc
4.9(
36
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"High Tech Concrete&Excavation wow! The experience of a life time. Donna, Jimmy and company . I would recommend this company for any job needed. Their work is impeccable they are on point with all your needs. All questions answered they go over and beyond. TRUE PROFESSIONALS!!"
Commercial flat work NYC
Flat work in NYC
Flat work in NYC
Flat work in NYC
Flat work in NYC

+167

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carbone Construction
4.6(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Arlington, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very lucky to find Joe. We were in dire need to renovate our new home. He did an excellent job with our bathroom renovation. He gave us creative thoughts and ideas on how to save money and useful input on our design. He is very detailed about his work and has very good at carpentry skills.he is a very nice person and very professional. I would definitely recommend Joe for any home-improvement projects"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
CA Landscaping and Masonry
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Arlington, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Yes! The job was quick, clean and very nicely completed. They arrived on time, finished when they expected and really did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them to my friends and others."
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New Image Property Maintenance, LLC
4.6(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Arlington, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tim was quick to stop by to take a look at our property and within one day we had an estimate. We accepted it and within just a few days the work was completed. Tim is the foreman and was courteous, answered his phone every time I called and was lovely to work with. I would definitely use this company again in any future landscaping projects we need done."
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After
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+52

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
4.1(
85
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Arlington, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They paved my huge driveway in only two days and the outcome is excellent. Franklin arrived with a whole team of men and they worked very hard and did a quality job. I can totally recommend Villa and Sons and I will hire them again for another job in the spring."
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving

+140

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Alp's Tree Care
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Arlington, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, and thorough. They did an amazing job of taking 75 to 100 foot tree off the top of my house. Then they cover the damage with tarps to prevent further damage from the rain. I would use them again and highly recommend them to friends."
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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