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Horton's Services, Inc.

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Horton's Services, Inc.

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25 years of experience
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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.


Peachey Excavating, LLC

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Peachey Excavating, LLC

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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.in excavating.

We are 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.in excavating.


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SS Excavation

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SS Excavation

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4 years of experience
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SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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The Earthworks Group LLC

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The Earthworks Group LLC

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38 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

O.S.H.A. Certified D.E.C Certifications Professional Operators Training Certification With 35 Years of combined experience, our family-run business would love to handle your service needs with safety at the forefront, followed by quality and expertise. We handle all sorts of landscaping; from total surface regrading, to land clearing and foundation excavation. Our service scope also includes driveway, septic, and leach field installations. Looking forward to having a conversation with you and answering any questions you may have.

"Right from the start this company was easy to work with. They were always friendly and professional. I would definitely use them for any other project and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you "

Robin F on November 2025

O.S.H.A. Certified D.E.C Certifications Professional Operators Training Certification With 35 Years of combined experience, our family-run business would love to handle your service needs with safety at the forefront, followed by quality and expertise. We handle all sorts of landscaping; from total surface regrading, to land clearing and foundation excavation. Our service scope also includes driveway, septic, and leach field installations. Looking forward to having a conversation with you and answering any questions you may have.

"Right from the start this company was easy to work with. They were always friendly and professional. I would definitely use them for any other project and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you "

Robin F on November 2025


R Lottman Excavation

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R Lottman Excavation

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Customers say: True professional
15 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

At R Lottman Excavation, we strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. 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 mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Thanks Roger!"

Barry Y on November 2024

At R Lottman Excavation, we strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. 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 mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Thanks Roger!"

Barry Y on November 2024


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Grass Assassins LLC

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Grass Assassins LLC

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Excavation, Hardscaping, Hydroseeding, and demolition are just a few things we at Grass Assassins have specialized in for over 9 years. Working with many commercial contracts including AppleBees, Hampton, Wingate, and more. We have created a strong client base and reputation

Excavation, Hardscaping, Hydroseeding, and demolition are just a few things we at Grass Assassins have specialized in for over 9 years. Working with many commercial contracts including AppleBees, Hampton, Wingate, and more. We have created a strong client base and reputation


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Yaworski excavating

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Yaworski excavating

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4 years of experience

Yaworski excavating is honest, hard working, loyal and fair. Looking for site development, ponds, drainage work, drive ways, dirt work, pipe work and tree clearing. Free estimates, phone # 3152727000

Yaworski excavating is honest, hard working, loyal and fair. Looking for site development, ponds, drainage work, drive ways, dirt work, pipe work and tree clearing. Free estimates, phone # 3152727000


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Cookinham Construction

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Cookinham Construction

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Cookinham Construction is owner operated out of the Deerfield, NY area. I can take on any job your home needs except for roofing. I take pride in all of my work and I guarantee customer satisfaction. I started working with my grandfather at a young age. Working is my life and I want nothing more that my business to be successful. Please call us or click for an estimate today!

"Cody is the best. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. Great work job well done. I’m keeping him on speed dial. 5??????????"

Thalia W on January 2022

Cookinham Construction is owner operated out of the Deerfield, NY area. I can take on any job your home needs except for roofing. I take pride in all of my work and I guarantee customer satisfaction. I started working with my grandfather at a young age. Working is my life and I want nothing more that my business to be successful. Please call us or click for an estimate today!

"Cody is the best. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. Great work job well done. I’m keeping him on speed dial. 5??????????"

Thalia W on January 2022



JLC Mowing

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JLC Mowing

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Zero turn mowing for medium to large size lawns. Weed trimming. Spring clean up. Landscape work. Mini excavation. Skid steer operators. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Jordan was great. He came to evaluate the job and started right then because he had extra time. Very professional!"

Marion P on September 2021

Zero turn mowing for medium to large size lawns. Weed trimming. Spring clean up. Landscape work. Mini excavation. Skid steer operators. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Jordan was great. He came to evaluate the job and started right then because he had extra time. Very professional!"

Marion P on September 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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. 

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

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