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Fierle Underground, LLC

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Fierle Underground, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Fierle Underground, LLC, does residential and commercial services. Locally owned and operated, we focus on customer service and satisfaction. We offer free estimates for local home and business owners as well as fully insured. At Fierle Underground we pride ourselves on doing the best work possible while giving our customers the fairest price.

"Pleasure to work with him. I am a satisfied customer."

Elena K on May 2020

Fierle Underground, LLC, does residential and commercial services. Locally owned and operated, we focus on customer service and satisfaction. We offer free estimates for local home and business owners as well as fully insured. At Fierle Underground we pride ourselves on doing the best work possible while giving our customers the fairest price.

"Pleasure to work with him. I am a satisfied customer."

Elena K on May 2020


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Woods Speciality Co. LLC

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Woods Speciality Co. LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Woods Speciality Co. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very knowledgeable and experienced in his grading and digging i had him come and do all the site prep for my new house and he absolutely knocked it out of the park! Great work would definitely hire again!"

Josh F on June 2024

Woods Speciality Co. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very knowledgeable and experienced in his grading and digging i had him come and do all the site prep for my new house and he absolutely knocked it out of the park! Great work would definitely hire again!"

Josh F on June 2024


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Jimmys Site and Septic

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Jimmys Site and Septic

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Jimmys Handyman & Excavation Services, we pride ourselves on being a local contractor dedicated to delivering high-quality excavation services. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to meeting the diverse needs of our clients in a timely and efficient manner.

At Jimmys Handyman & Excavation Services, we pride ourselves on being a local contractor dedicated to delivering high-quality excavation services. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to meeting the diverse needs of our clients in a timely and efficient manner.


Pierce Services, Inc.

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Pierce Services, Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Pierce Services, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"I would highly recommend Chuck Pierce Jr at Pierce Services. They just finished work at a lakefront property for me in Cassadaga, Ny including backfilling around fkundation, site fill/prep and a new seawall. Itâ s gorgeous!!! The seawall is absolutely stunning. Chuck was so professional and great to work with and really cared about the project and making it awesome! Thank you!!"

Kim S on June 2023

Pierce Services, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"I would highly recommend Chuck Pierce Jr at Pierce Services. They just finished work at a lakefront property for me in Cassadaga, Ny including backfilling around fkundation, site fill/prep and a new seawall. Itâ s gorgeous!!! The seawall is absolutely stunning. Chuck was so professional and great to work with and really cared about the project and making it awesome! Thank you!!"

Kim S on June 2023


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JR AND SONS EXCAVATING

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JR AND SONS EXCAVATING

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29 years of experience

JR & Sons is a family-owned business located in Eden, NY. We pride ourselves in dedicating over 30 years of experience in the fields of Excavating and Landscape Architecture. Owner and Operator, Joe Chimera, focuses great emphasis on every individual's needs so that their project will be executed to highest standards. Joe and his team have the best equipment, staff and knowledge to safely and effectively complete any project you desire.

JR & Sons is a family-owned business located in Eden, NY. We pride ourselves in dedicating over 30 years of experience in the fields of Excavating and Landscape Architecture. Owner and Operator, Joe Chimera, focuses great emphasis on every individual's needs so that their project will be executed to highest standards. Joe and his team have the best equipment, staff and knowledge to safely and effectively complete any project you desire.



Toro de Lidia

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Toro de Lidia

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Small family owned construction company, specializing in excavation, and clearing projects. I have work as an operating engineer for 6 years now on large projects such as the bills stadium and the Buffalo Airport. Before that I dug pools, ponds, amd did clearing projects for one of the largest farms in Erie County.

Small family owned construction company, specializing in excavation, and clearing projects. I have work as an operating engineer for 6 years now on large projects such as the bills stadium and the Buffalo Airport. Before that I dug pools, ponds, amd did clearing projects for one of the largest farms in Erie County.



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Zoar Valley Contracting LLC

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Zoar Valley Contracting LLC

3.00(
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2 years of experience

Zoar Valley Contracting is a small Western New York Local Company providing excavating services of all kinds. From ponds to new home build foundation dig outs and utilities, also land clearing, grading, and even concrete flatwork. We Pride ourselves in the quality of our work and we are always pushing ourselves to further educate ourselves. With over a decade of experience in the industry we have the skill and drive to accomplish any task you may have for us. We hope to work with you in the future.

"The owner Paul Grimmer is a crook. I paid him $24000.00 down to pour a 10000 sf driveway. The contract specified 4500 psi which is a more expensive, stronger mix. His first cement truck shows up and I asked the driver for his paper work. It was for only 4000 psi. Grimmer claimed is was a paper error. He ordered the concrete and he was caught trying to cheat me. He kept all my money and didn't pour a drop of concrete. A week later he buys a bull dozer. I had to hire a lawyer to recover my loss. This kid has no morals or integrity. "

Gary B on July 2025

Zoar Valley Contracting is a small Western New York Local Company providing excavating services of all kinds. From ponds to new home build foundation dig outs and utilities, also land clearing, grading, and even concrete flatwork. We Pride ourselves in the quality of our work and we are always pushing ourselves to further educate ourselves. With over a decade of experience in the industry we have the skill and drive to accomplish any task you may have for us. We hope to work with you in the future.

"The owner Paul Grimmer is a crook. I paid him $24000.00 down to pour a 10000 sf driveway. The contract specified 4500 psi which is a more expensive, stronger mix. His first cement truck shows up and I asked the driver for his paper work. It was for only 4000 psi. Grimmer claimed is was a paper error. He ordered the concrete and he was caught trying to cheat me. He kept all my money and didn't pour a drop of concrete. A week later he buys a bull dozer. I had to hire a lawyer to recover my loss. This kid has no morals or integrity. "

Gary B on July 2025


"Great! Professional! They were on time and a hard working group. I will be hiring them again."

David R on February 2024

Tree cutting and removal. Excavation, Land Clearing, Brush Hogging, Drainage, Etc.

"Great! Professional! They were on time and a hard working group. I will be hiring them again."

David R on February 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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