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Avatar for Andres General Construccion
Andres General Construccion
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently bought a house in need of work, my wife and I thought it would be a great idea to do our own projects around the house. Soon enough , we realized we had no idea how to proceed with our outdoor space. He hired Andres general construction, they provided guidance and a great customer service. We are very pleased with the outcome. I will be definitely hiring them again for future projects. Thank you Andres!"
Driveway
Paint job
Paint job
Composed wood deck
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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D & R Pro Service Inc.
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They did an incredible job, very professional, respectful, clean, and thorough. It was the best experience we had with a repair company. The person who came was very accommodating and pleasant. Great company, I will definitely be contacting you again for any other repair services!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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J&S Steel and Home Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My previous contractor disappeared with my money and left my job half done. I saw the work J&S did on my neighbors gate and decided to take a chance on them. I must say, they exceeded my expectations, I now have a beautiful deck for my summer BBQs. Thanks to John and his wife who was in communication every step of the way."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Majestic Landscapes & Gardens
4.9(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Micheal and the team at Majestic Landscapes were very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough when I hired them to clean up my property of the accumulated foliage and dead shrubs. Also, to refresh the planting beds, they did a fantastic job!"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for OUR TEMENOS, LLC
OUR TEMENOS, LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rosemarie and her team did an incredible job transforming our backyard. Previously, we had issues with drainage and our yard was basically a muddy, unusable space. We had previously gotten estimates from other companies and were disappointed with the cookie cutter approach we received. By contrast, Rosemarie came out to visit us, patiently listened to what we were dealing with and what our goals were for the yard, and came up with a vision that exceeded our expectations. Her team executed on that vision at a very high level. They worked efficiently and carefully and were respectful of our property and neighbors. We have been so pleased with the results. The installation just wrapped up a few weeks ago, but we have already used our yard much more frequently. The plants that went in are thriving and the drainage issues that we had previously dealt with have gone away. Throughout the process, Rosemarie and her team provided a high level of transparency, responsiveness and communication. They clearly take pride in their work (and their enthusiasm for native plants is infectious!) and we were consistently impressed by their expertise, resourcefulness and vision. We highly, highly recommend Our Temenos."
From the door
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greenovative Home Improvement
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Antonio, at Greenovative, was great. I really enjoyed his professionalism. He and his crew found creative ways to decrease the price of the project. We are happy we gave Greenovative this project. Honestly, we will use them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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