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Vivid Services, LLC

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Vivid Services, LLC

4.86(
170
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Welcome to Vivid Services, LLC. We are the premier professional tree and dirtwork company in the Kirkwood and surround areas. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"He did a fine job."

Earle R on November 2025

Welcome to Vivid Services, LLC. We are the premier professional tree and dirtwork company in the Kirkwood and surround areas. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"He did a fine job."

Earle R on November 2025


"Garrett and the crew worked hard and were very meticulous. They are a credit to the working people who serve their customer needs. Ray Osterhout"

Raymond O on September 2024

5 yr exp

"Garrett and the crew worked hard and were very meticulous. They are a credit to the working people who serve their customer needs. Ray Osterhout"

Raymond O on September 2024


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Luzon Oil Co., Inc.

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Luzon Oil Co., Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
51 years of experience

With over 40 years of experience in the testing and abatement industry, Luzon Oil Co., Inc., are the experts you need to take care of your home. We specialize in testing and abatement services. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Luzon Oil Co., Inc., a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"I called several places before turning to Angie for help. Luzon gave me a quote over the phone, the first time we spoke. They came out the next morning, when they said they would, and did the job quickly and efficiently. Their technician was very friendly and a pleasure to work with. I would hire them again in a minute!"

Susan S on July 2024

With over 40 years of experience in the testing and abatement industry, Luzon Oil Co., Inc., are the experts you need to take care of your home. We specialize in testing and abatement services. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Luzon Oil Co., Inc., a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"I called several places before turning to Angie for help. Luzon gave me a quote over the phone, the first time we spoke. They came out the next morning, when they said they would, and did the job quickly and efficiently. Their technician was very friendly and a pleasure to work with. I would hire them again in a minute!"

Susan S on July 2024


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Lone Pine Landscapes LLC

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Lone Pine Landscapes LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We here at LPL pride ourselves in giving everyone a 5 star experience. We built our company on integrity and trust backed by over 15 years of experience in the field. We pride ourselves on honest upfront pricing and being able to problem solve with our customers before a project even starts to figure out the best course of action to get the job done safely, on time and at the best possible cost we can provide to the customer.

"Quick and painless. Thank you for your responsiveness and professionalism!"

Janna K on April 2024

We here at LPL pride ourselves in giving everyone a 5 star experience. We built our company on integrity and trust backed by over 15 years of experience in the field. We pride ourselves on honest upfront pricing and being able to problem solve with our customers before a project even starts to figure out the best course of action to get the job done safely, on time and at the best possible cost we can provide to the customer.

"Quick and painless. Thank you for your responsiveness and professionalism!"

Janna K on April 2024


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BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC

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BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC 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.

"Good communication and love how they got back to me."

Joan T on July 2024

BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC 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.

"Good communication and love how they got back to me."

Joan T on July 2024


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WoodRock Construction

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WoodRock Construction

5.00(
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

WoodRock Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. WoodRock Construction is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"We had the front entrance to our home completely replaced, Matt was very attentive and helpful with the design and desired outcome we were looking to achieve. He is very knowledgeable and has an outstanding work ethic. Matt will be the first call we make for any future projects. Thank you Woodrock Construction! "

Peter D on December 2025

WoodRock Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. WoodRock Construction is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"We had the front entrance to our home completely replaced, Matt was very attentive and helpful with the design and desired outcome we were looking to achieve. He is very knowledgeable and has an outstanding work ethic. Matt will be the first call we make for any future projects. Thank you Woodrock Construction! "

Peter D on December 2025


"We decided to make some changes to a home we purchased. 1. JDI very efficiently met all our requests from converting the house from a coal heating furnace to a propane heating system that was all ready in place, but not in use. 2. JDI cleaned the basement and sealed the basement floor so that we could store things that made the move with us. 3. JDI also built a deck behind the house as well as painting and repairing the front deck of the house. 4. JDI replaced an older electric stove with a new gas stove and replaced the hot water heater for the house. 5. And last but not least, JDI renovated the two stalls for my two horses. "

Lita P on November 2025

JDI Excavation & General Contracting is your go to for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call today and lets get started!

"We decided to make some changes to a home we purchased. 1. JDI very efficiently met all our requests from converting the house from a coal heating furnace to a propane heating system that was all ready in place, but not in use. 2. JDI cleaned the basement and sealed the basement floor so that we could store things that made the move with us. 3. JDI also built a deck behind the house as well as painting and repairing the front deck of the house. 4. JDI replaced an older electric stove with a new gas stove and replaced the hot water heater for the house. 5. And last but not least, JDI renovated the two stalls for my two horses. "

Lita P on November 2025


Horton's Services, Inc.

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Horton's Services, Inc.

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26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Lawn lovers landscaping

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Lawn lovers landscaping

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I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY,

I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY,


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SMH Construction

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SMH Construction

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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