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Avatar for PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC
PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC
4.8(
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Serving Cold Spring Harbor, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I dealt with John and Dave. They were always very punctual, the proposal was specific it clearly stated what they would be doing, the size of the septic tank, overflow, main line and the cost. It was all done to code. They were polite, responsive and answered all my questions even after the work was completed, I wish I would have realized or been told how extensive the area that was disturbed would be. I would have removed more of the plants."
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Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Five Star Landscaping & Design
4.4(
54
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Serving Cold Spring Harbor, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Customers say: Quality work

"Peter was professional throughout the process. He arrived promptly, provided a fair price . Scope included a repointing o f front stoop of pavers. Work was completed in workmanlike manner. Quality performance and first rate. Just what any customer would expect. I highly recommend Five Star."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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RHP Unlimited
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Serving Cold Spring Harbor, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were very,very pleased with Brian your local handyman. He repaired our deck quickly and very inexpensivly. There were others that came and made the job appear to be much larger and asked thousands instead of hundreds. Have already recommended him to a friend who also hired him. Very, very good choice."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Napolitano Brothers Contracting, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Cold Spring Harbor, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In 2010, we changed our beat-up deck to a new patio and used Napolitano Brothers for the upgrade. The patio came out better than expected and completed within 1 1/2 weeks (despite several days of rain storms). In 2016, we decided to expand our patio to include a bar/cooking area for grilling and a fire-pit to enjoy the cooler days. Without a doubt, we returned to Napolitano Brothers and they did a fabulous job. The work was seemless (as if we had the work done in 2010) and completed within about a week's time. Both jobs worked out perfectly and my wife and I highly recommend Napolitano Brothers. They have decades of experience and don't overbook jobs so they complete timely and with precision."
Paver Pool Patio and Retaining Wall
Walkway to Pool Patio.
Paver Driveway with Custom Border and Apron
Custom Stone BBQ and Wall
Custom Stone Work

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Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A-1 Tank Removals and Installations
4.6(
222
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Serving Cold Spring Harbor, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very happy with the work they did abandoning my below ground oil tank and installing a new above ground tank. They were able to save my plants located near the abandoned tank as well!"
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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