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Trump Excavation and Land Clearing
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Serving Black River, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Tyler and his crew were very professional and friendly as well as priced extremely fair for the quality and speedy work he did! Cant wait to have him back in the spring to clear some land!"
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Over the Top Unlimited, Inc.
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Serving Black River, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Over The Top Unlimited Inc. is a fully incorporated, licensed and insured excavation and proudly serving Parish, NY and the surrounding areas. Owned and operated by Michael Peters, the company brings over 20 years of hands-on industry experience to every residential and commercial project.\n\nWith a full fleet of heavy equipment and the expertise to handle projects of all sizes, Over The Top Unlimited Inc. specializes in excavation, septic system installation and replacement, foundations, basement and crawl space work, waterproofing, and encapsulation services. Whether preparing a site for new construction, replacing aging infrastructure, or solving drainage and foundation issues, Michael and his team deliver dependable workmanship built to last.\n\nFrom start to finish, clients can expect professionalism, efficiency, and quality results backed by decades of experience in the field.\n

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Horton's Services, Inc.
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Serving Black River, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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