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Precision Drainage & Excavating

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Precision Drainage & Excavating

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We have a firm commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Dylan, the owner of Precision Drainage & Excavating will work closely with you every step of the way on your project from start to finish. Every job receives his personal attention to make sure everything is done right and how you want it. We will recommend the best way to do your project, but also work with you to make sure it fits your needs.

"In talking with the owner of the business, who was also on site helping perform the tree & stump removal, I found he and crew will go the extra mile to satisfy the customer and do it all with safety in mind. Tree and stump removal could not have gone better including clean up and topsoil seeding. Dylan and Devan truly enjoy the work they do and take pride in providing a quality job using the appropriate equipment."

DENNIS G on November 2024

We have a firm commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Dylan, the owner of Precision Drainage & Excavating will work closely with you every step of the way on your project from start to finish. Every job receives his personal attention to make sure everything is done right and how you want it. We will recommend the best way to do your project, but also work with you to make sure it fits your needs.

"In talking with the owner of the business, who was also on site helping perform the tree & stump removal, I found he and crew will go the extra mile to satisfy the customer and do it all with safety in mind. Tree and stump removal could not have gone better including clean up and topsoil seeding. Dylan and Devan truly enjoy the work they do and take pride in providing a quality job using the appropriate equipment."

DENNIS G on November 2024

RP Excavating

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RP Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

"We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at RP Excavating strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction."

"Ray was fantastic"

Jared S on January 2022

"We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at RP Excavating strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction."

"Ray was fantastic"

Jared S on January 2022

Graves Construction, LLC

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Graves Construction, LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Graves Construction, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Very professional"

Tom S on August 2022

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Graves Construction, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Very professional"

Tom S on August 2022

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L&H Tree Service, Excavation, and Construction LLC

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L&H Tree Service, Excavation, and Construction LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Tree cutting and removal. Excavation, Land Clearing, Brush Hogging, Drainage, Etc.

"Great! Professional! They were on time and a hard working group. I will be hiring them again."

David R on February 2024

Tree cutting and removal. Excavation, Land Clearing, Brush Hogging, Drainage, Etc.

"Great! Professional! They were on time and a hard working group. I will be hiring them again."

David R on February 2024

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SFH Enterprises

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SFH Enterprises

5.00(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a family-owned and operated business. From your first interaction with our company through all of your landscaping, property maintenance, or small excavation needs, you can expect top-notch customer service, honesty, and a more than satisfactory job on whatever project you have. SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a fully-insured company with over ten years of landscaping experience. Contact us for your free consultation and price quote today!

SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a family-owned and operated business. From your first interaction with our company through all of your landscaping, property maintenance, or small excavation needs, you can expect top-notch customer service, honesty, and a more than satisfactory job on whatever project you have. SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a fully-insured company with over ten years of landscaping experience. Contact us for your free consultation and price quote today!

Severance Construction

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Severance Construction

4.73(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

fully insured, 14 skilled carpenters and roofers, licensed autocad drafting

"Excellent job on replacing roof on 100+ year old home. Conscientious and dependable. Follows through on projects and makes sure customer is happy. Would gladly use them again."

Bennett H on September 2018

fully insured, 14 skilled carpenters and roofers, licensed autocad drafting

"Excellent job on replacing roof on 100+ year old home. Conscientious and dependable. Follows through on projects and makes sure customer is happy. Would gladly use them again."

Bennett H on September 2018

City Hill Construction Inc.

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City Hill Construction Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

City Hill Construction is a family owned company that has served Yates County providing excavating, landscaping in the Finger Lakes region and the surrounding area for over thirty years. We offer a complete line of commercial and residential services that include, but are not limited to: Commercial / Residential Sitework Water & Septic Systems Commercial / Residential Drainage Systems Residential Lawn Restoration / Landscape Products Retaining Walls / Streambank Stabilization Site Clearing Commercial Aggregate / Top Soil, Gravel, Sand & Stone Products

City Hill Construction is a family owned company that has served Yates County providing excavating, landscaping in the Finger Lakes region and the surrounding area for over thirty years. We offer a complete line of commercial and residential services that include, but are not limited to: Commercial / Residential Sitework Water & Septic Systems Commercial / Residential Drainage Systems Residential Lawn Restoration / Landscape Products Retaining Walls / Streambank Stabilization Site Clearing Commercial Aggregate / Top Soil, Gravel, Sand & Stone Products

Fingerscapes

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Fingerscapes

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Location. We are a Penn Yan based landscape company offering; Design and construction Experienced in outdoor construction (5 yr.) and landscape installation (5yr.) We try to put our best (and sometimes our hardest) work into the project before it begins, to make sure there is a satisfactory, clear and successful plan in place to expedite the work. Payment options; Check.

Location. We are a Penn Yan based landscape company offering; Design and construction Experienced in outdoor construction (5 yr.) and landscape installation (5yr.) We try to put our best (and sometimes our hardest) work into the project before it begins, to make sure there is a satisfactory, clear and successful plan in place to expedite the work. Payment options; Check.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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