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RM Contracting & Excavation
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Serving Copake, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"This was like working with men in construction years ago, who were straight, honest, very hard working, and really knew what they were doing. I got â a lot of bang for the buckâ as they say! They called with updates as work proceeded. I still checked in person to make sure, and it was always as reported! Not many like this in the world anymore !! Norman Mackay 845-464/5854"
Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Spence's Tree Care
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Serving Copake, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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"This job involved removing one tree and trimming another. Jack and his crew were friendly and professional. The cleanup after the job was finished was thorough. Would certainly hire for future jobs. Highly recommended."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Mack Tree Service
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Serving Copake, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Great tree removal! I can’t even tell the tree was even there! Hard working staff & better pricing than any previous quote I received. Will be using them again in the future and highly recommend."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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SHAE Land Services, LLC
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Serving Copake, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"My driveway was a mess after winter. Leon was able to grade my driveway and added more gravel. No more potholes or washouts. Highly recommend! Great work...Thank you so much."
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SMS Paving
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Serving Copake, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"Replaced a pipe leading to our septic that was in bad shape. He was friendly and professional and cleaned up the area nicely before leaving."
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Response time2 days
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Murphy’s Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Copake, NY and surrounding areas

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"Murphy's Excavation 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."

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D.L. Bauer Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Copake, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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D.L. Bauer Excavation 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

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.

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