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Papierski's Property Services

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Papierski's Property Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 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


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Fierle Underground, LLC

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Fierle Underground, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 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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Jimmys Site and Septic

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Jimmys Site and Septic

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2 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.


Pierce Services, Inc.

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Pierce Services, Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 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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JR AND SONS EXCAVATING

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JR AND SONS EXCAVATING

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29 years of experience

JR & Sons is a family-owned business located in Eden, NY. We pride ourselves in dedicating over 30 years of experience in the fields of Excavating and Landscape Architecture. Owner and Operator, Joe Chimera, focuses great emphasis on every individual's needs so that their project will be executed to highest standards. Joe and his team have the best equipment, staff and knowledge to safely and effectively complete any project you desire.

JR & Sons is a family-owned business located in Eden, NY. We pride ourselves in dedicating over 30 years of experience in the fields of Excavating and Landscape Architecture. Owner and Operator, Joe Chimera, focuses great emphasis on every individual's needs so that their project will be executed to highest standards. Joe and his team have the best equipment, staff and knowledge to safely and effectively complete any project you desire.



Cross Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing

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Cross Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing

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Cross Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing is a new and innovative land clearing company that uses a eco-friendly process mulching the trees and brush into fine mulch giving the ground healthy nutrients. With forestry mulching it is easier on the ground causing no mud or ruts. You can selectively clear your property leaving any desirable trees or bushes. We do commercial, residential, and rural properties. Contact us today to get a quote.

Cross Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing is a new and innovative land clearing company that uses a eco-friendly process mulching the trees and brush into fine mulch giving the ground healthy nutrients. With forestry mulching it is easier on the ground causing no mud or ruts. You can selectively clear your property leaving any desirable trees or bushes. We do commercial, residential, and rural properties. Contact us today to get a quote.


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Zoar Valley Contracting LLC

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Zoar Valley Contracting LLC

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2 years of experience

Zoar Valley Contracting is a small Western New York Local Company providing excavating services of all kinds. From ponds to new home build foundation dig outs and utilities, also land clearing, grading, and even concrete flatwork. We Pride ourselves in the quality of our work and we are always pushing ourselves to further educate ourselves. With over a decade of experience in the industry we have the skill and drive to accomplish any task you may have for us. We hope to work with you in the future.

"The owner Paul Grimmer is a crook. I paid him $24000.00 down to pour a 10000 sf driveway. The contract specified 4500 psi which is a more expensive, stronger mix. His first cement truck shows up and I asked the driver for his paper work. It was for only 4000 psi. Grimmer claimed is was a paper error. He ordered the concrete and he was caught trying to cheat me. He kept all my money and didn't pour a drop of concrete. A week later he buys a bull dozer. I had to hire a lawyer to recover my loss. This kid has no morals or integrity. "

Gary B on July 2025

Zoar Valley Contracting is a small Western New York Local Company providing excavating services of all kinds. From ponds to new home build foundation dig outs and utilities, also land clearing, grading, and even concrete flatwork. We Pride ourselves in the quality of our work and we are always pushing ourselves to further educate ourselves. With over a decade of experience in the industry we have the skill and drive to accomplish any task you may have for us. We hope to work with you in the future.

"The owner Paul Grimmer is a crook. I paid him $24000.00 down to pour a 10000 sf driveway. The contract specified 4500 psi which is a more expensive, stronger mix. His first cement truck shows up and I asked the driver for his paper work. It was for only 4000 psi. Grimmer claimed is was a paper error. He ordered the concrete and he was caught trying to cheat me. He kept all my money and didn't pour a drop of concrete. A week later he buys a bull dozer. I had to hire a lawyer to recover my loss. This kid has no morals or integrity. "

Gary B on July 2025


"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

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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