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S.J. EXCAVATION
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very personable and honest. Straight forward with what work is going to be done and when. Was completed sooner than time frame expected. Clean work site before leaving for the day. Call them today for an excavation needs!"
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Miller Construction Group
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"????? Great Experience with Miller Concrete & Excavation We hired Miller Concrete & Excavation for a residential concrete project and couldn?t be happier with the results. Ian and his crew were professional, on time, and did excellent work. The concrete looks great and the job site was left clean. If you want quality work from a contractor you can trust, I highly recommend Miller Concrete & Excavation / Miller Construction Group."
Syracuse university
Syracuse university
Syracuse university
Syracuse university
Syracuse university

+1

121 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by48%of homeowners
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Valor Development
5.0(
28
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hired Valor to remove overgrown landscaping from previous owners and re -grade and slope the area. Fantastic work in every facet. I now have a usable yard. Very easy to work with and responsive during all project phases"
Logo
Gallery
In ground pool demolition
Garage Demolition
Clear and drain

+6

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ames Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a large group of very tall dead ash trees removed. The trees were located in a difficult location, but they did a fantastic job of removing all the trees, with everything cleaned up. Also, the price was reasonable, especially considering the magnitude of the job."
Tree trimming
Tree trimming
Lot clearing start
Lot clearing middle
Lot clearing finished

+17

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brancato Stump Grinding
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My experience with Brancatos Stump Grinding was awesome. The owner was able to fit me into his schedule almost immediately and when he showed up he was very professional and made our yard look amazing with all the stumps he ground. 10/10 would recommend."
Before and Afters
Before and Afters
Stump grinding
Response time2 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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Bottari Property Services
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"I needed the yard/landscape cleaned up and His company satisfied everything I needed done and impressed me with the standard he they did it with. He showed up and gave a very realistic quote and stuck to his word. Would recommend"
Steel edging/Stone job
Steel edging/Stone job
Steel edging/Stone job
Steel edging/Stone job
Steel edging/Stone job

+2

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NXTGEN Lawn & Landscape
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a professional team to work with. They communicated the work plan and got the job completed as quickly as possible while maintaining quality and performance. I’m very happy with the results of our backyard project and will hire this team for future work. Nancy Krupka"
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Extreme Cuts Lawn Service
3.9(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cicero, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Excellent job done. Gardens were in much needed care. Weeding, mulching, edging and care of bushes on property. James and Jason were prompt, worked diligently and the job was done as quickly as possible quoted and on time. No residue left as they cleaned up thoroughly. I would recommend to anyone in need of garden care."
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Tree removal

+3

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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