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Avatar for Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
4.1(
85
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Serving Bedford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Frank's crew expanded my driveway footprint, built beautiful stone retaining walls, and finished the job with the best paving work I have seen. A tip of the hat to the crew that was hard working and polite, and who worked through the extremely hot weather of late late August. Best Value out there. Thanks for the great work!"
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving

+140

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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TNT Property Maintenance And Development
5.0(
2
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Serving Bedford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tom and his team were excellent to work with. They really guided me throughout the entire process with my project. From the clearing, excavation and grading to the septic installation, they did a spectacular job for a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend them and will be using them again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Development Creations
3.6(
36
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Serving Bedford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Last spring I decided to build a new stone patio and kitchen and selected Elite Development to do our project. They were not the cheapest but it was clear to us that these guys know what they are doing. From layout, to construction, to final turf and plantings they knocked it out of the park. Could not be happier and would not hesitate to hire them again. Alan F"
Stone patio
Stone patio
Patio and turf
Excavation
Excavation

+27

135 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Pro Pavers Masonry and Design LLC
4.3(
11
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Serving Bedford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"ProPavers did an excellent job. We hired them for 3 projects. They put pavers down in the front and back and built a huge retaining wall on the side of our property and everything turned out beautiful. He did exactly what he said he was going to do for the exact price he originally quoted. Very pleasant to work with."
outdoor patio
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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BTJ DEMO LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Bedford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"BTJ demo were great they did an amazing job demoing my old shed and installing a new one. They were quick and efficient. I’ll certainly be giving then a call for any future work"
Retaining wall
Cleared trees and brush
Response time1 hour
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Eden Farms LLC.
4.7(
3
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Serving Bedford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THE INPUT AS WELL AS THE PLANTING OF OUR SHRUBS AND PLANTS. THE OPEN DIALOG THAT THE LANDSCAPER HAD WITH US WAS VERY HELPFUL."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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.

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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