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Avatar for Carbone Construction
Carbone Construction
4.6(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very lucky to find Joe. We were in dire need to renovate our new home. He did an excellent job with our bathroom renovation. He gave us creative thoughts and ideas on how to save money and useful input on our design. He is very detailed about his work and has very good at carpentry skills.he is a very nice person and very professional. I would definitely recommend Joe for any home-improvement projects"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Seasons Edge Landscaping, Inc.
4.3(
35
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mike did an amazing job excavating out a major grading issue we had from our addition we had done on our house last year. The job included excavating out dirt, installed a boulder retaining wall, regraded our lawn, applying fresh topsoil, and re-seeded our lawn. The entire project was completed within three days and the price was reasonable and fair. We are extremely satisfied with the work that was done, and the professionalism of Mike and The Seasons Edge crew. We would highly recommend The Seasons Edge Landscaping for any landscaping project you have. They will do a great job at a fair and reasonable price."
 The Cutting Edge
Deck Rebuild/Repair
landscape and mowing
Deck Repair/Rebuild
 complete lawn care

+43

Response time3 days
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Hudson Valley Landscaping & Drainage
4.6(
32
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Hudson Valley Landscaping & Drainage to address a persistent flooding issue in my homeâ s crawl space, and Iâ m very glad I did. Marc, the owner, demonstrated an impressive level of attention to detail, thoroughly assessed the problem, and considered both short-term solutions and long-term prevention. The work progressed swiftly. Marc and his team were punctual, arriving exactly when they said they would. Their efficiency allowed us to get back to normalcy sooner than expected. After resolving the drainage problem, I was very pleased with how beautifully they restored the affected yard space. The landscaping work was perfect. I really appreciated the dialogue about options that resulted in the thoughtful placement of plants. Itâ s like our yard got a makeover! Throughout the project, the crew maintained its professionalism. Itâ s refreshing to work with a team that takes pride in their craft and treats your home respectfully. We have already discussed what future projects are possible. And, after the recent rain storms we just had, that crawl space is as dry as a bone. If youâ re seeking a reliable, skilled team for landscaping and drainage work, look no further. Hudson Valley Landscaping & Drainage delivers exceptional results. I wholeheartedly recommend them!"
Walkway
Tree take down
Finger Drains
Walkway and Steps
Tree take down

+31

Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
4.1(
85
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Frank's crew expanded my driveway footprint, built beautiful stone retaining walls, and finished the job with the best paving work I have seen. A tip of the hat to the crew that was hard working and polite, and who worked through the extremely hot weather of late late August. Best Value out there. Thanks for the great work!"
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving

+140

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Pedro's Contracting Corp
4.4(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The experience working with Pedro and his team was excellent from start to finish. Our project was to â wrapâ our new hybrid pool (partial above, partial in ground, set into a hill) with a stone look concrete product and build a concrete paver patio around the pool. I was designing the project myself (not a designer, just a weekend warrior homeowner) and Pedro was great at providing design suggestions early on in the process, as early as the initial estimate in fact, which helped me refine my design because he understood the unique drainage needs of my property and the challenges and benefits of working with certain hard scape products (I didnâ t get this from other contractors that were bidding on the job). His estimate wasnâ t the lowest but certainly not the highest; I tend to discount the low end estimates because those contractors tend to have surprise charges after youâ ve past a point of no return. Once we were in contract the materials were ordered and delivered on time. We had challenging weather and a swampy yard and Pedro and team were very flexible with the start date and working days throughout, always keeping me up to speed on the plan and communicating with me so I was informed. The project execution was seamless, deliveries were orchestrated, progress was fast and when design questions arose Pedro was quick to seek my input so that we got the product that we truly wanted. When the work was complete, on time and on budget, we had a beautiful pool area that exceeded our expectations. To underscore Pedroâ s commitment to his work and his customers, he came back one week later to temporarily remove a handful of pavers because the pool guys needed to access the skimmer to fix an issue from when the pool was initially installed (didnâ t know about it until after) and then of course reinstalled them to their original state. I canâ t provide enough praise for the work that Pedro and his team performed. He will be our landscaping / hardscaping project go-to for all our future projects. Materials used: â ¢ Rosetta Belvedere (pool and main retaining wall) â ¢ Rosetta Kodah (retaining wall around perimeter of patio) â ¢ Unilock Beacon Hill (patio)"
Response time2 days
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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TNT Property Maintenance And Development
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tom and his team were excellent to work with. They really guided me throughout the entire process with my project. From the clearing, excavation and grading to the septic installation, they did a spectacular job for a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend them and will be using them again."
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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).

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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