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Last update on November 13, 2025

Reviewed in April 2020
I ve waited 3 months to rate for more events other than install which was done professionally, great staff, no shortcuts on materials or install! Service call made to check monthly test routine issue- next day service, issue resolved. Agreement to wait til warmer weather to bury power/gas line....
Anderson Water & Power
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Reviewed in August 2017
I think that the work went very well. I am happy with the outcome and feel that the cost was reasonable. They were also very accommodating with add ons that cropped up; such as refinishing and re-installation of wrought iron rail and excavation of additional nuisance tree roots.
Cayuga Landscape Co.
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Reviewed in October 2015
Pete and several workers came 2 days prior to the repaving to prepare the expanded turn around site (remove roots from old tree stump, excavate area, fill with gravel) and do the cut-outs at the garage and road. Today, 10 workers, several trucks, a roller, and a paving machine arrived as...
Pete's Absolute Asphalt
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Reviewed in March 2014
When I visited the property several days after the excavation, I found the exposed foundation hole to be filled with water, ice and snow. I have been told by the municipal code enforcer and other excavation specialists (whose opinion the code enforcer defers to) that, as a result of the...
RAS Enterprises
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Reviewed in January 2014
Excavation around building to improve drainage, replace sump pumps, leveling area for parking.
G R VAN VALEN INC
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Reviewed in May 2013
I think that they were very thorough. They told me everything that was going on. Their estimate was accurate and I think that they got in a good excavator. It was extensive work on a very old house and apparently it really needed to be done and now I feel very secure with the work. They were...
Warden Plumbing & Heating, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2013
We have used Cross Excavating and Auger Service for three different projects. As always, he provided the service when he said he would, for the cost he estimated, in the time he said it would take, and with excellent workmanship and results.
Cross Excavation & Auger Svc
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Reviewed in March 2011
We were staying with my (wonderful) mother in law while the work proceeded and were anxious to avoid delays. After the project had begun, we approached Peter Sedlak (contractor) and added a lot of additional work including the excavation of an old walkway and the construction of an elaborate...
Hopgart Construction LLC
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Reviewed in May 2010
Eric and Gary were wonderful! Gary came on very short notice to provide an estimate for a 10' sewer repair. It turned out that the owner of the property (we are in the process of buying it) had already had the work completed without notifying us. Gary was incredibly gracious. We would...
The Excavators LLC
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Ervay Earthworks, LLC

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Ervay Earthworks, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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Ervay Earthworks, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Excellent work, regraded yard by foundation and removed deteriorated detached garage."

Matthew C on August 2024

Ervay Earthworks, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Excellent work, regraded yard by foundation and removed deteriorated detached garage."

Matthew C on August 2024

Horton's Services, Inc.

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Horton's Services, Inc.

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25 years of experience

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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.

BoMaK Contractors LLC

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BoMaK Contractors LLC

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Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

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44 years of experience

BoMak Contractors proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the 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. Give us a call today! We guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely happy with every aspect."

Lori L on July 2023

BoMak Contractors proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the 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. Give us a call today! We guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely happy with every aspect."

Lori L on July 2023

Fingerlakes Excavation & Landscape Designs

Fingerlakes Excavation & Landscape Designs

1 years of experience

WOLVERTON SERVICES LLC

WOLVERTON SERVICES LLC

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Providing excavating, electrical, plumbing, septic, and framing carpentry services to the Finger Lakes Region of New York. We offer Military and First Responder discounts and have financing available through Synchrony Financial

"Excellent service and communication. I am planning on scheduling spring services."

Alex H on February 2025

Providing excavating, electrical, plumbing, septic, and framing carpentry services to the Finger Lakes Region of New York. We offer Military and First Responder discounts and have financing available through Synchrony Financial

"Excellent service and communication. I am planning on scheduling spring services."

Alex H on February 2025

SheepDog Land & Tree Experts

SheepDog Land & Tree Experts

Emergency services offered

Tree trimming, danger tree, logging, land clearing, tree carving and anything else you may need done

Tree trimming, danger tree, logging, land clearing, tree carving and anything else you may need done

Toro de Lidia

Toro de Lidia

Small family owned construction company, specializing in excavation, and clearing projects. I have work as an operating engineer for 6 years now on large projects such as the bills stadium and the Buffalo Airport. Before that I dug pools, ponds, amd did clearing projects for one of the largest farms in Erie County.

Small family owned construction company, specializing in excavation, and clearing projects. I have work as an operating engineer for 6 years now on large projects such as the bills stadium and the Buffalo Airport. Before that I dug pools, ponds, amd did clearing projects for one of the largest farms in Erie County.

JT Excavation

JT Excavation

Excavation, Ponds, Food plots, Water line, Foundation excavation, Concrete Driveways, Snow plowing

Excavation, Ponds, Food plots, Water line, Foundation excavation, Concrete Driveways, Snow plowing

Hg Enterprise

Hg Enterprise

Quality Construction and Excavation

Quality Construction and Excavation

We are locally owed business, owner operated with about 6 year Experience in Excavating drainage septic work we serve all of surrounding areas so give us a call here at quality construction and excavation

We are locally owed business, owner operated with about 6 year Experience in Excavating drainage septic work we serve all of surrounding areas so give us a call here at quality construction and excavation

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you.

The Beaver Dams, NY homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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