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Avatar for D&S Property Management
D&S Property Management
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job taking down a few trees for us. They were efficient in the removal and clean up! The cost was reasonable. I definitely would recommend them if you need some yard work done!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
4.6(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Everything Green for leaf clean up and gutter cleaning. They came a week later than anticipated after follow up but did a great job with clean up/gutter cleaning at a fair price."
Patio
Seat Wall
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+29

Response time2 days
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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All Elements llc
5.0(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I never used Angi but so glad I did. All Elements llc came to my rescue. As a disabled Veteran I can not move much and needed a recliner sofa removed quick since a new one was being delivered within a few days. Angi sent me Mike from All Elements. I called he was so accommodated and said no worries. He came with his fiancee and they were so friendly, helpful and just wonderful people. I will be hiring them again in the Spring to help with my storage unit. I knew I was in good hands and was such a relief to have met Mike. Now I can sleep better at night."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+7

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Spence's Tree Care
4.2(
26
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This job involved removing one tree and trimming another. Jack and his crew were friendly and professional. The cleanup after the job was finished was thorough. Would certainly hire for future jobs. Highly recommended."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Northeast Woodland Restoration LLC
4.7(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"He got it done. Fair prices too"
Pine Tree top removal
Pine Tree top removal
Pine Tree top removal
Pine Tree top removal
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clear Path Property, LLC
3.3(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clear Path Property did an awesome job! They removed our old concrete quickly and laid down fresh gravel that looks great and is super solid. They were super friendly, showed up on time, answered all of my questions, and and even completed the job ahead of schedule. I would highly recommend them and wouldn't hesitate to call them again if needed in the future."
After install
During install
After install
After
Before

+38

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mack Tree Service
4.3(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional; knew exactly what wanted done and completed same day. Cleaned up areas of branches and debris from work done."
Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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SMS Paving
3.9(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Replaced a pipe leading to our septic that was in bad shape. He was friendly and professional and cleaned up the area nicely before leaving."
New Driveway in Progress
Top Soil Delivered
Response time2 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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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