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East Ridge Landscaping Company, Inc.
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Buchanan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Russ returned my initial call promptly and showed up for the estimate at the day and time he said he would. Nice, polite crew who cleaned up everything. I was very pleased! Looking forward to working on another project with East Ridge!"
Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Fredy's Contracting, Inc.
4.4(
19
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Buchanan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I was given false information regarding the basement of the home I was purchasing. Fredy could have come out and cosigned the information and made a lot of money off of me. However, he was honest and told me that the areas that were identified as needing to be fixed really did not. He gave me some great solutions, alternatives, and insight. When I need help I will not hesitate to contact him. He is an honest many that is not looking to scam people. Thank you Fredy! There should be more hard working honest people like you!"
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+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TNT Property Maintenance And Development
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Buchanan, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Development Creations
3.6(
36
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Buchanan, 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

91 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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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Buchanan, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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