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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
30 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(
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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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D&D Groundworks 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

"Dain at Upstate Excavation Pros is awesome. Very easy to talk to, quick and professional estimate and work. Definitely going to hire again for all needs"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"They were excellent, quick, efficient, good work, great communication."
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%
6 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(
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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
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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

"Devon and his crew were professional, courteous and dedicated to providing the best quality of work. They showed up when promised and their work on spring clean up, mulching, trimming shrubs, edging, and tree removal left the property looking like a magazine photo for high end landscaping. We highly recommend Devon and his crew and will use them for all our future projects."
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Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+29

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

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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