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Avatar for Minimally Invasive Tree Removal
Minimally Invasive Tree Removal
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great service and people. Things went quickly and it was cleaned up beautifully. Appreciate the professionalism! Would definitely hire them again in the future if needed."
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2022 Tree Removal Pics

+7

Response time2 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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G & G Landscaping
4.9(
129
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The two young men did a great job trimming and shaping my shrubs. As well as cleaning and taking away all of the cuttings. Very friendly and I would hire them again. Thank you G&G Landscaping"
Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Flower Excavating
3.8(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I had to follow up two to three times to get the date set to start the job. The job was done fairly quickly and satisfied with outlook. However, they left trim and rods in the yard from drainage bed. My expectation is for a hired company to clean up afterward."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Upstate Excavation Pros LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great customer service did the work in a timely manor great communication throughout the project"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Ali's Landscaping & Property Services
Ali's Landscaping & Property Services
5.0(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I can?t thank Ali?s Landscaping & Property Services enough for the amazing job they did with my junk removal. As an elderly person, the whole process felt overwhelming, but Ali made everything so easy and stress-free from start to finish. They were hardworking, respectful, and handled everything quickly and carefully. They showed up on time, worked incredibly hard, and made sure I didn?t have to lift a finger. It?s hard to find people these days who truly care about helping others, but you can tell they genuinely care about their customers. My property looks so much better now, and I?m beyond grateful for their help. I highly recommend Ali?s Landscaping & Property Services to anyone needing junk removal or property services done right!"
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D&S Property Management
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Damion and crew were hard working and thorough. They removed a very tall pine tree, took away all the debris and ground the stump. They left the property neat and clean. I would definitely recommend this company."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LDS EXCAVATING
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"They worked efficiently and went through hoops with our town inspector. Great job, dealt with all the permits and paperwork."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Falzo Landscaping
4.9(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Very well. Mike and crew were prompt, diligent, and hard working. Mike communicated well before and during the job. We had a young tree planted and some clearing and planting of several bushes as a backyard border. Clean up and overall appearance are great. Can't wait till spring!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clear Path Property, LLC
3.8(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brendan was friendly and very quick to respond. He gave a few options at different price points for a gravel driveway and the estimates were very detailed. He was able to schedule it quickly and had everything done in a day while still being a perfectionist. I will be using him in the future and recommending him to others!"
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+38

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
4.7(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Everything Green for leaf clean up and gutter cleaning. They came a week later than anticipated after follow up but did a great job with clean up/gutter cleaning at a fair price."
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Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+29

Response time2 days
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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