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Avatar for At Ease Excavation
At Ease Excavation
5.0(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Chester, 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."
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Small residential land clearing
Excavating Project

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baker Land Worx
4.8(
20
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Joe and his team did an excellent job on difficult terrain - a 15’ x 65’ hemlock hedge. He had the proper tools and cleanup was perfect. He was prompt with his reasonable estimate and accommodating with changes. A pleasure to work with."
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Before
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Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project

+20

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lilco Construction Inc
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Reliable and trustworthy. Work was done promptly and Josh works with you to meet your needs. I will definitely be hiring him again!!"
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Bienskie Excavating & Trucking
3.7(
85
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Provided fast service. No drama."
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AJF Construction
4.9(
56
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SKS Excavation LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+2 more

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"SKS Excavation LLC installed footing drains and resealed my foundation and now I get no more leaks or water in my basement which was an every season occurrence. They were completely professional, did what they said they were gonna do and we’re also more than fair for the excellent work perform and a pleasure to deal with."
Front deck replacement
Front deck replacement
Block retaining wall
Block retaining wall
Block retaining wall

+3

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Sunshine Landscapes HV LLC
4.5(
28
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sunshine landscaping did a great job clearing the weeds in my back yard. i look forward to using their services again."
Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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AFFORDABLE LAWNS & MAINTENACE LLC
4.9(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well worth the money for the work hat was done."
Response time11 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawn In Order Excavating And Landscape Design
4.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Matt and the crew had to deal with some unpredictable weather, but got the job done well. So very glad that I hired Matt! He is very knowledgeable and got the job done right."
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Cappella Enterprises Landscape Design & Development, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our backyard in Warwick had a hideous six foot hill that NO ONE wanted to deal with. I had several companies come out for estimates, and most of them ran in the other direction. Once we finally found a company to start the job, they left us with an even bigger disaster. Cappella Enterprises came to the rescue for us. Rob (the owner) arrived literally within a few hours of me calling him. Unlike the other companies, he was calm and confident about taking the job on. He wasn't hesitant about fixing someone else's mess. Rob was also very passionate about educating us on the details of our project, and gave us the knowledge and tools we needed to protect us from a few fraudulent "contractors". Within a few days, he helped us get on track with permits and engineered drawings, guiding us every step of the way. As the owner/operator on site, he was involved with every step of the process. Decisions made quickly to keep things moving along. They worked 7 days a week until the job was done."
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

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.

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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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