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S.J. EXCAVATION
4.9(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Clay, 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(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Clay, 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

120 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 Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Billy was great to work with. He kept me in the loop throughout the whole project and went above and beyond communicating with the town about certain needs. His team did an excellent job setting up a drainage solution in my backyard."
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 Clay, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 Clay, 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
25 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 Clay, 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

18 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 Clay, 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
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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.

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.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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