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Avatar for At Ease Excavation
At Ease Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Central Valley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! He was through, friendly and the price was more than fair. I’d recommend him to anyone. He’s worked on my neighbors property, removing trees, downed trees brush clean up and leaves the site impeccable."
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Small residential land clearing
Excavating Project

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lilco Construction Inc
5.0(
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Serving Central Valley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had the opportunity to experience Lilco's work on several projects. These guys always had a professional attitude and took the time for all preparations and quality control. They did not leave a mess or unwarranted damages like so many fly-by-night contractors tend to do. They even magnet swept driveways for screws/nails whenever they finished loading out for the night. The owner is always up front about any costs, with no hidden charges to get the jobs done."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Baker Land Worx
4.8(
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Serving Central Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Trees were planted a nd care for them explained. Joe was informative about other landscape needs i have. He is efficient and provided the work needed in a timely manner. He's a keeper for all the landscaping I need ."
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Before
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Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project

+20

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AJF Construction
4.9(
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Serving Central Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"AJF showed up on time and brought an appropriate vehicle and tools for the project. Everything was loaded and hauled away in 20 minutes, and the price was right."
Sewer main repair
Sewer main repair
Sewer main repair
Sewer main repair
Septic repair

+21

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G & R Landscaping & Construction
4.9(
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Serving Central Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Willie from G&R Landscaping was very professional, and did an incredible job on my property. His attention to detail was like no other, and his work was exactly as we discussed. He installed a belgium block border on my driveway, and his work was extremely neat and clean. Willie also put top soil/seed in a section on my yard, and cleaned out brush and leaves behind my shed and completed everything perfectly. Willie is very responsive and willing to listen and give advice about anything landscape related. His price is very fair and he keeps the customer in mind throughout the whole job. I would recommend him to anyone."
pavers
pavers patio
pavers patio
pavers patio
pavers patio

+19

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sunshine Landscapes HV LLC
4.6(
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Serving Central Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"With my wife being sick and the long hours I was putting in, we had at least 3 years' worth of leaves in our yard. Last week I noticed a landscaper doing my neighbor's yard and they we very meticulous. When they were done, I approached them and ask about my yard. Jerry walked he yard and said no problem. They came by yesterday and WOW what a job they did, my yard looks beautiful. The price was right for the amount of leaves they had to clean up....My wife and I HIGHLY recommend Sunshine Landscape's in Chester NY...."
Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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AFFORDABLE LAWNS & MAINTENACE LLC
4.9(
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Serving Central Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When I bought my house, I had gardens and flowerbeds in the front yard that were in desperate need of attention. They were able to cut everything back, pull out the overgrown weeds, and replace the mulch. They did a great job and I will definitely be using them again."
Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cappella Enterprises Landscape Design & Development, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Serving Central Valley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am so impressed and pleased with the quality, integrity, and professionalism Rob Capella of Capella Enterprise Landscape Design and Development stands for. This gentleman has the heart of a teacher, along with a love of creating something functional and beautiful. He explained every step of the way what was needed for our retaining wall, and how a retaining wall functions; grading, drainage, equipment needed, etc. The gentleman in his crew worked tirelessly. He went above and beyond to work with us, especially since in digging they hit shale, which was a complete headache for them, and meant the job would take longer. Yes, it did mean that the job would cost more because you can't build a wall on shale, but Rob had thoroughly discussed with us ahead of time that you never know what you are going to find when you dig so we were definitely OK with having to deal with that. He also did what he could to make it work on both ends, and we are eternally grateful to him for that!"
Custom outdoor Kitchen
Custom Grill
Circular fire pit with pavers and lighting
curved walkway and planter with custom planting
Ken's House

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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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.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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