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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Colonie - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Minimally Invasive Tree Removal
Minimally Invasive Tree Removal
4.8(
74
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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

"The job was priced well and the work was great. The trees were near my house and they robed the branches and trees down with no damage to the house or the ground. No cranes to cause damage to my front yard either."
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2022 Tree Removal Pics

+7

Response time2 days
42 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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
Avatar for Dumpster Daddy, LLC
Dumpster Daddy, LLC
5.0(
20
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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 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing service from Tim and his team. I needed three trees removed from my property and he got back to me quickly for an estimate, then just as quick to schedule the appointment. The trees were removed safely and it was amazing to see how quickly and efficiently they worked. My yard looks amazing and now it can be better utilized without the massive trees in the way. I canâ t wait for fall and not to have to spend days raking leaves from my yard! It was definitely worth every penny to make my yard safer without the trees. Iâ d recommend anyone who needs any of the services they provide to go with Dumpster Daddy over anyone else."
Junk removal
Let us do the dirty work
Shed Removal
Shed Removal
10 yard dumpster

+7

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pro Demolition llc
Pro Demolition llc
5.0(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I needed a portion of concrete steps demolished and removed and I needed an area of asphalt from my driveway removed to make room for a concrete pad for a new set of stairs. Jake arrived on time and did the whole job himself in just a few hours. He did a great job getting rid of all of the concrete and asphalt and cleaned up the site. Totally worth it to have all of that removed without having to do it myself."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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