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Iljazi Masonry

5.00(
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Iljazi Masonry

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

Iljazi Masonry stands out from other masonry companies. We take pride in our commitment to customer satisfaction and the quality of our work, whether it involves a home, school, church, or city building. We have successfully completed a wide range of masonry services for various clients and are always eager to take on new projects. Communication is essential to our business, and we are dedicated to working alongside you every step of the way to ensure that you receive the value you expect.

"Perfectly well. And super timely. Can't recommend highly enough."

Michael R on December 2024

Iljazi Masonry stands out from other masonry companies. We take pride in our commitment to customer satisfaction and the quality of our work, whether it involves a home, school, church, or city building. We have successfully completed a wide range of masonry services for various clients and are always eager to take on new projects. Communication is essential to our business, and we are dedicated to working alongside you every step of the way to ensure that you receive the value you expect.

"Perfectly well. And super timely. Can't recommend highly enough."

Michael R on December 2024


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Fierle Underground, LLC

5.00(
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Fierle Underground, LLC

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

Fierle Underground, LLC, does residential and commercial services. Locally owned and operated, we focus on customer service and satisfaction. We offer free estimates for local home and business owners as well as fully insured. At Fierle Underground we pride ourselves on doing the best work possible while giving our customers the fairest price.

"Pleasure to work with him. I am a satisfied customer."

Elena K on May 2020

Fierle Underground, LLC, does residential and commercial services. Locally owned and operated, we focus on customer service and satisfaction. We offer free estimates for local home and business owners as well as fully insured. At Fierle Underground we pride ourselves on doing the best work possible while giving our customers the fairest price.

"Pleasure to work with him. I am a satisfied customer."

Elena K on May 2020


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Tracks N Loads, LLC

5.00(
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Tracks N Loads, LLC

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Tracks N Loads serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many proudly things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Corbin was exceptional! Promot, polite, very understanding, did great work, and was far cheaper than all other quotes. I cannot recommend this company highly enough. "

Jonathan G on September 2025

Tracks N Loads serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many proudly things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Corbin was exceptional! Promot, polite, very understanding, did great work, and was far cheaper than all other quotes. I cannot recommend this company highly enough. "

Jonathan G on September 2025


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Harper’sLandscaping

4.20(
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Harper’sLandscaping

4.20(
5
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Harpers Landscaping focuses on providing optimum quality in various Landscaping/construction services. We take great pride in our work as we have during our 4 years in business. Thus, you can rest assured, that no matter what Landscaping/construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert works. Our galleries—collections of photos from previous construction and landscaping projects—can attest to the amount of time, thought, and effort that we put into the services we provide. Of course, while we strive to provide the most beautiful designs and outcomes, we understand that price is one of the most important deciding factors for clients. That is why we offer the fairest prices for our best quality works. Call today for your free estimate!

Harpers Landscaping focuses on providing optimum quality in various Landscaping/construction services. We take great pride in our work as we have during our 4 years in business. Thus, you can rest assured, that no matter what Landscaping/construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert works. Our galleries—collections of photos from previous construction and landscaping projects—can attest to the amount of time, thought, and effort that we put into the services we provide. Of course, while we strive to provide the most beautiful designs and outcomes, we understand that price is one of the most important deciding factors for clients. That is why we offer the fairest prices for our best quality works. Call today for your free estimate!


Carson Becker

5.00(
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Carson Becker

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Give me a call for all of your excavation needs! It is my mission to provide the highest quality of service in all aspects of my business. I am extremely thorough in services that I provide and aim to be very receptive to any client's issues, questions or concerns and handle them promptly and professionally. I take necessary steps to ensure that my clients are completely satisfied with all of my contractual and assumed responsibilities. Above all else, I will fulfill these responsibilities while maintaining the highest ethical standards in both of my work and my character.

"Absolutely would recommend Carson Becker. Work done was excellent and as quoted. Very thorough and meticulous. I hope to use him again."

Steven A on April 2022

Give me a call for all of your excavation needs! It is my mission to provide the highest quality of service in all aspects of my business. I am extremely thorough in services that I provide and aim to be very receptive to any client's issues, questions or concerns and handle them promptly and professionally. I take necessary steps to ensure that my clients are completely satisfied with all of my contractual and assumed responsibilities. Above all else, I will fulfill these responsibilities while maintaining the highest ethical standards in both of my work and my character.

"Absolutely would recommend Carson Becker. Work done was excellent and as quoted. Very thorough and meticulous. I hope to use him again."

Steven A on April 2022


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Papierski's Property Services

5.00(
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Papierski's Property Services

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Papierski's Property Services 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.

"The work was phenomenal, great job and on time."

Frank . on March 2022

Papierski's Property Services 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.

"The work was phenomenal, great job and on time."

Frank . on March 2022


Pierce Services, Inc.

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Pierce Services, Inc.

4.88(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Pierce Services, Inc., 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. Please give us a call today!

"I would highly recommend Chuck Pierce Jr at Pierce Services. They just finished work at a lakefront property for me in Cassadaga, Ny including backfilling around fkundation, site fill/prep and a new seawall. Itâ s gorgeous!!! The seawall is absolutely stunning. Chuck was so professional and great to work with and really cared about the project and making it awesome! Thank you!!"

Kim S on June 2023

Pierce Services, Inc., 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. Please give us a call today!

"I would highly recommend Chuck Pierce Jr at Pierce Services. They just finished work at a lakefront property for me in Cassadaga, Ny including backfilling around fkundation, site fill/prep and a new seawall. Itâ s gorgeous!!! The seawall is absolutely stunning. Chuck was so professional and great to work with and really cared about the project and making it awesome! Thank you!!"

Kim S on June 2023


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Jimmys Site and Septic

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Jimmys Site and Septic

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Jimmys Handyman & Excavation Services, we pride ourselves on being a local contractor dedicated to delivering high-quality excavation services. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to meeting the diverse needs of our clients in a timely and efficient manner.

At Jimmys Handyman & Excavation Services, we pride ourselves on being a local contractor dedicated to delivering high-quality excavation services. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to meeting the diverse needs of our clients in a timely and efficient manner.


"Great! Professional! They were on time and a hard working group. I will be hiring them again."

David R on February 2024

Tree cutting and removal. Excavation, Land Clearing, Brush Hogging, Drainage, Etc.

"Great! Professional! They were on time and a hard working group. I will be hiring them again."

David R on February 2024


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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