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Avatar for C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well from start to finish. No complaints. See below."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KNL CONSTRUCTOR LLC
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

*****Call Today for an Estimate @ 475-279-4864***** With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

Pavers
Pavers
Concrete Border
Concrete Border
Bluestone

+2

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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CA Landscaping and Masonry
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Yes! The job was quick, clean and very nicely completed. They arrived on time, finished when they expected and really did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them to my friends and others."
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Donaldson Property Management LLC
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great! They were prompt, very courteous, and good communicators."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Sosa Landscaping
4.7(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional and efficient! Wasted no time and got to work and did exactly what I wanted, couldn’t be any happier"
Construction
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
4.1(
85
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They paved my huge driveway in only two days and the outcome is excellent. Franklin arrived with a whole team of men and they worked very hard and did a quality job. I can totally recommend Villa and Sons and I will hire them again for another job in the spring."
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving

+140

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter of Poughkeepsie
4.6(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott was OUTSTANDING! He was a pro and extremely personable. He is highly recommended."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Precisiontek Construction
3.7(
34
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank and his crew were great and quick in completing my project. If you are in the Hudson River Valley area, I strongly recommend their services!"
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation

+5

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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M.L. Plumbing
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Beyond impressed with the courtesy and knowledge of Mattia. He took care and attention to the details and walked me through the process. If I could give more stars than 5 I absolutely would."
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Northern Acres Landscaping
4.6(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional. Courteous and knowledgeable. He was on time. Did a fantastic job. The gardens look beautiful. Thank you for your hard work."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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