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Summit Concrete & Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Summit, we want to exceed expectations. Our team runs on dedication, passion, and integrity. Through the process, staying honest with clear communication, keeping all parties at ease. Providing many options for achieving your vision allows for a feasible project. With results that last and you can count on.

Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+18

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Monroe Outdoor Services LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Colin came over and gave me the estimate in person. He explained every detail as to what he was going to do and the time frame. He was spot on and even completed the job ahead of schedule working through the night , weekends , and inclement weather conditions. I could ask for anything more and have recommended him to friends , family , relatives and neighbors. Our house was a new build and he made it look the best in the entire track!"
Inground pool removal
Inground pool removal
demolioion
demolioion
demolioion

+28

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
White Cap Construction
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Bravestone construction
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

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

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Amp lawn care service
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Amp lawn care service is a full-service landscaping and excavation company dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces with precision, quality, and care. We specialize in everything from site preparation and grading to custom landscape design, hardscaping, drainage solutions, and property maintenance. With a strong focus on reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction, our experienced team uses modern equipment and expert techniques to ensure every project—big or small—is completed on time and built to last. Whether you’re improving your home’s curb appeal or preparing land for new construction, we bring the skill and attention to detail your project deserves.

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Frederico Development and Removal
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Frederico Development and Removal is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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 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.

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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