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Avatar for LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Installed drainage, graded soil, put in seed, weeded and mulched garden beds and power washed behind himself. Short sweet to the point, no babysitting needed. Super upfront, communicative and efficient got the job done and got out in time for me to enjoy my evening. Would definitely recommend"
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for L&M EXCAVATION AND SNOWPLOWING LLC
L&M EXCAVATION AND SNOWPLOWING LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

L&M excavation and snowplowing LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide\nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Concrete driveway
Concrete patio
Concrete side walk
Concrete side walk
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Bravestone construction
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

At Bravestone Construction, we provide reliable, high-quality construction and maintenance services for both residential and commercial clients. Our team is built on integrity, skilled craftsmanship, and a commitment to getting every job done right.\n\nFrom home improvements to commercial projects, we focus on efficiency, clear communication, and lasting results—no matter the size of the job.\n\nConsistency in service. Confidence in every result.\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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