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Avatar for Starkie Brothers Landscaping Inc
Starkie Brothers Landscaping Inc
4.9(
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Serving Baldwin, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I love my backyard! John Starkie drew up the landscape design plans and kept me informed before, during and after planting. All work was completed in only 2 days including a repair to my patio pavers. He is passionate and educated about what he does and makes sure you know how to maintain your landscape. Johns crew removed a tree stump for free just to improve the look of the project. All work exceeded my expectation!!!"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
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PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC
4.8(
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Serving Baldwin, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a backup a few days before and wanted to determine if it was a simple clog or cesspool related. They sent out a tech (Jimmy) the same day. He located both cesspools and walked me through my options. He was honest and patient, answering all my questions along the way."
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Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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High Idle Excavation
4.8(
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Serving Baldwin, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

"I hired High Idle Excavation to work on my property, and they exceeded my expectations. They were extremely professional, communicative, and efficient throughout the entire process. The team completed the project on time and left the site spotless. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of excavation services. A fantastic company to work with!"
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+11

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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DOUBLE TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL SERVICES
4.8(
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Serving Baldwin, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We had a messy curly willow
that was too close to the house for me to cut. Eddy were quick to
come out and give us a quote I could not refuse. They said they would
try to get us in before the weekend (4 days away) and they were at the
house a day later. They were safe, quick and cleaned up very well. Even
after they got into their truck to leave - the truck stopped, one of the
guys hopped out and ran out into the lawn to pick up a few missed
chips. I HIGHLY recommend this business!
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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. 

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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