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Avatar for Nickel City Property Maintenance
Nickel City Property Maintenance
4.9(
69
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chaffee, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They showed up at the promised time and were very efficient. They identified the problem and cleaned out downspouts and gutters. We are very pleased with their work and would recommend them to others. We will definitely use them for any other projects."
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After 3/4 Sun Blend
Before 100% Sun
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+22

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Precision Drainage & Excavating
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Chaffee, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Demolished old wall to make bathroom bigger . Built new walls , drywall and compound done . Moved toilet to make room for new shower . Installed new shower along with all the plumbing - shower and toilet . Took out a kitchen cabinet and a wall . Flipped the cabinet sideways up against the wall . Installed new faucets in : kitchen , 2 bathrooms sinks and in the 2 showers . Fixed drain pipes under kitchen sink . Jack hammered hole in cement floor of the cellar and put in a sump pump , drainage tile and stones , plus ran drainage line outside ."
Future 80x100 Shop Pad Install
Future 80x100 Shop Pad Install
Future 80x100 Shop Pad Install
Future 80x100 Shop Pad Install
Future 80x100 Shop Pad Install

+29

Response time3 days
Response rate95%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TCP Contracting
4.2(
44
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chaffee, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had them install a metal roof on a large garage. They did a good job, and communicated well with me during the process."
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Deck
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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D'Amorie Construction, LLC
4.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Chaffee, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The problem was a city one so i did not have the need for a private contractor."
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Beginning repair
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Two New American Made Hot Water Tank

+5

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Summit Concrete & Excavating LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Chaffee, 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

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Terra Firma Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chaffee, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This pro was very friendly, helpful and professional. I am very happy with the job that was done and would definitely recommend to others."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fierle Underground, LLC
4.2(
19
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Chaffee, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Pleasure to work with him. I am a satisfied customer."
Culvert
Culvert
Culvert
Culvert
Water Overflow

+8

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SMH Excavation & Property Maintenance
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chaffee, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

SMH Excavation & Property Maintenance is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Reisen Heim
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chaffee, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Offers commercial services

I am a disabled veteran who started my business to keep myself busy and better provide for my family. I have learned to do many different tasks and dont leave the job until it is done correctly. I have a truck and trailer loaded with tools willing to travel roughly 60 miles to a job.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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.

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