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S.J. EXCAVATION
4.9(
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I needed to have a substantial amount of dirt moved from the addition that i had started on my house. The original excavator who did the job was not able to come out for some time. I didnt want the dirt to sit any longer as it was impeding other jobs from continuing. Josh was able to come out the same week i was looking for estimates and remove all that dirt. He cleared out the area with precision and i was able to see my yard once again. Would definitely do business with SJ Excavation again!"
Response time2 days
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Miller Concrete and Excavation
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

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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."
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Valor Development
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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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."
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In ground pool demolition
Garage Demolition
Clear and drain

+6

Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Munro Excavation
4.9(
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Credit card accepted

"Munro Excavation did a phenomenal job reshaping and installing our driveway at the house. So happy with the work done. Definitely recommend!"
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Pond mucking
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Pond mucking
Pond mucking

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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

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."
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+17

Response time10 hrs
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The Earthworks Group LLC
5.0(
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

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."
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Brancato Stump Grinding
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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
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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

Credit card accepted

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

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"
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C&R Constructors LLC
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Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"We had C&R Constructors do our excavation, foundation and stamped concrete. They did an excellent job, in a timely manner. Highly recommend them!"
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FAQs for excavation projects in Clay, NY

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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