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Avatar for Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
4.1(
85
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Chestnut Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They paved my huge driveway in only two days and the outcome is excellent. Franklin arrived with a whole team of men and they worked very hard and did a quality job. I can totally recommend Villa and Sons and I will hire them again for another job in the spring."
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving

+140

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Cappella Enterprises Landscape Design & Development, Inc.
Cappella Enterprises Landscape Design & Development, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chestnut Ridge, 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%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Elite Development Creations
Elite Development Creations
3.6(
36
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chestnut Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Last spring I decided to build a new stone patio and kitchen and selected Elite Development to do our project. They were not the cheapest but it was clear to us that these guys know what they are doing. From layout, to construction, to final turf and plantings they knocked it out of the park. Could not be happier and would not hesitate to hire them again. Alan F"
Stone patio
Stone patio
Patio and turf
Excavation
Excavation

+27

57 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Avatar for JRN Landscaping, Inc.
JRN Landscaping, Inc.
4.3(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chestnut Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The owner is a really nice guy he gave me good ideas on what to do on my backyard he also is very understanding he is doing more work for me now so that should tell you how happy I am with his work"
pools
pool
pool
retaining walls
retaining walls

+4

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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