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Martinez Land Clearing, LLC
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Serving Collins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Martinez Land Clearing, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated so give us a call today!

Asphalt Driveway
Asphalt Driveway
Asphalt Driveway
Land Clearing
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L&M EXCAVATION AND SNOWPLOWING LLC
New to Angi

Serving Collins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

L&M excavation and snowplowing LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide\nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Concrete driveway
Concrete patio
Concrete side walk
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Giordano's Excavation
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Serving Collins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Giordano's services on October 11th and were extremely satisfied! We needed an area of 12x 24 leveled, a barrier and stone for a new shed installation. Frank was professional, honest and gave us a great price. They were on time and worked through the rain. We highly recommend Frank and his crew and will reach out to him with any other future work we might need! 5 stars isn't enough for this company!!"
concrete pad
backyard renovation
backyard renovation
backyard renovation
backyard renovation

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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Fadale Enterprises, Inc.
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Serving Collins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was completed in short order. Basement is completely, FRP paneling was installed and looks great throughout. My only complaint is that there was a ton of concrete dust left behind, both in the basement and tracked through the family room. I would still recommend them."
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FAQs for excavation projects in Collins, 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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