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ST Landscaping and Excavating
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Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Offers commercial services

ST Landscaping and Excavating, proudly serves its customers with pride and integrity. We are locally owned and operated and pay attention to the details that matter most to you. These are only some of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today! We do not accept credit cards, we take business checks, or cash only.

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Pierce Services, Inc.
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Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"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!!"
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Bravestone construction
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Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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At Bravestone Construction, we provide reliable, high-quality construction and maintenance services for both residential and commercial clients. Our team is built on integrity, skilled craftsmanship, and a commitment to getting every job done right.\n\nFrom home improvements to commercial projects, we focus on efficiency, clear communication, and lasting results—no matter the size of the job.\n\nConsistency in service. Confidence in every result.\n

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Fadale Enterprises, Inc.
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Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

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Emergency services offered

"He was really knowledgeable about the neighborhood and some of the issues around the neighborhood. He also explained some different things about pipes and things that I did not understand  and different pipes like that in the basement."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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