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Miller Concrete and Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"????? 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."
Concrete
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Valor Development
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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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."
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Gallery
In ground pool demolition
Garage Demolition
Clear and drain

+6

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ames Tree Service, Inc.
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"They still have a couple things left to do and have called to acknowledge that they will be coming to get it done. Nice people good work"
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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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The Earthworks Group LLC
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Offers commercial services

"They were good to work with, coordinated with my well company, cleaned the place up and even hand racked the area afterwards. They were just fabulous."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Brancato Stump Grinding
5.0(
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Rapid response to my request for a large stump removal on my property. Took less than a half hour. Very efficient, professional and reasonably priced. I highly recommend this service!"
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Response time2 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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AJM LAND PROS LLC
5.0(
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Offers commercial services

"Showed up very professional, got the job done in a timely fashion and checked up through the process of the job to make sure it was getting done the way I wanted. Would highly reccommend to others looking for any prep work or landscaping needs"
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NXTGEN Lawn & Landscape
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"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"
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Retaining wall
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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