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Avatar for Sanhil Construction
Sanhil Construction
4.8(
45
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Canandaigua, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow! We are thrilled with our new porch. Phil and co tackled a beast of a concrete porch on the front of our house and replaced it with a beautiful entry deck. Their attention to detail was impressive, they managed the "surprises" with ease (Oh look, a rotted support timber under your front door. Let's replace that.), and I felt confident throughout that they were committed to doing quality work at a fair price. They kept me apprised of all developments, provided me with informed choices to make throughout, and worked hard to give us something that we'd be happy with for many years. I look forward to more projects with Sanhil. Highly recommended."
 Custom wood fence (Stick built)
 Custom wood
 Custom Wood
 Vinyl Fence
  Vinyl Fence

+8

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Destiny Properties
4.9(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Canandaigua, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Highly recommend! Had several tree stumps removed from my yard and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. Bill was professional, responsive, and worked fast. Everything was cleaned up really well afterward too. I’d definitely use him again for future work."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Summit Concrete & Excavating LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Canandaigua, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Summit, we want to exceed expectations. Our team runs on dedication, passion, and integrity. Through the process, staying honest with clear communication, keeping all parties at ease. Providing many options for achieving your vision allows for a feasible project. With results that last and you can count on.

Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+18

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Stewart Masonry
3.6(
40
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Canandaigua, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

With over 30 years of experience, at Stewart Masonry, we can handle all of your masonry needs. From brick fireplace to concrete foundation I'm Stewart, I'm your man. Call today for a free quote. Also specializing in addition from excavation to foundation completion. also own mini excavator and track loader for demo and site work\nWe do not install flue liners or inserts or chimney sweep or gas units thank you

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Hurst Wood Products LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Canandaigua, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We manage the whole process, from the preliminary estimating to the final clean-up, with thorough attention to detail and open communication. I believe in working with people and keeping them informed every step of the way. Quality takes priority, either a job is done right or it's not worth doing at all. After all, this is a tailor- made service for you. \n

Response time5 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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