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Nickel City Property Maintenance

4.91(
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Nickel City Property Maintenance

4.91(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Nickel City Property Maintenance is a locally owned and operated out of Arcade N.Y! Our company values honesty and integrity in aspects of our business. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today at (716)258-2100

"Called yesterday, Nick showed up today and installed a mailbox with a new treated lumber 4x4. He was done in a very short period of time. Customer Service was great. I would recommend Nickel City Property Maintenance "

Pat H on January 2026

Nickel City Property Maintenance is a locally owned and operated out of Arcade N.Y! Our company values honesty and integrity in aspects of our business. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today at (716)258-2100

"Called yesterday, Nick showed up today and installed a mailbox with a new treated lumber 4x4. He was done in a very short period of time. Customer Service was great. I would recommend Nickel City Property Maintenance "

Pat H on January 2026


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G and T Handyman and Property Services

5.00(
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G and T Handyman and Property Services

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

G and T Handyman and Property Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 15 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Tom brings a level of expertise to the job that any homeowner would be happy with, originally the contract was for shadow box fence and paver patio , upon tearing out the existing pad there was extensive damage found to the foundation where the water had been pooling. Tom was able to have a structural engineer out the same day to inspect and come up with a plan to fix the foundation. This is just one amazing experience iv had with Tom and I highly recommend anyone to use G and T for any of there home needs."

Richard S on December 2025

G and T Handyman and Property Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 15 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Tom brings a level of expertise to the job that any homeowner would be happy with, originally the contract was for shadow box fence and paver patio , upon tearing out the existing pad there was extensive damage found to the foundation where the water had been pooling. Tom was able to have a structural engineer out the same day to inspect and come up with a plan to fix the foundation. This is just one amazing experience iv had with Tom and I highly recommend anyone to use G and T for any of there home needs."

Richard S on December 2025


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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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Terra Firma Services

5.00(
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Terra Firma Services

5.00(
4
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Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Terra Firma Services 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!

"John and his guys have began the tear out level and install today. Very professional. I’ll follow up upon completion. "

Ron k on August 2025

Terra Firma Services 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!

"John and his guys have began the tear out level and install today. Very professional. I’ll follow up upon completion. "

Ron k on August 2025


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Precision Drainage & Excavating

5.00(
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Precision Drainage & Excavating

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We have a firm commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Dylan, the owner of Precision Drainage & Excavating will work closely with you every step of the way on your project from start to finish. Every job receives his personal attention to make sure everything is done right and how you want it. We will recommend the best way to do your project, but also work with you to make sure it fits your needs.

"In talking with the owner of the business, who was also on site helping perform the tree & stump removal, I found he and crew will go the extra mile to satisfy the customer and do it all with safety in mind. Tree and stump removal could not have gone better including clean up and topsoil seeding. Dylan and Devan truly enjoy the work they do and take pride in providing a quality job using the appropriate equipment."

DENNIS G on November 2024

We have a firm commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Dylan, the owner of Precision Drainage & Excavating will work closely with you every step of the way on your project from start to finish. Every job receives his personal attention to make sure everything is done right and how you want it. We will recommend the best way to do your project, but also work with you to make sure it fits your needs.

"In talking with the owner of the business, who was also on site helping perform the tree & stump removal, I found he and crew will go the extra mile to satisfy the customer and do it all with safety in mind. Tree and stump removal could not have gone better including clean up and topsoil seeding. Dylan and Devan truly enjoy the work they do and take pride in providing a quality job using the appropriate equipment."

DENNIS G on November 2024


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Tracks N Loads, LLC

5.00(
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Tracks N Loads, LLC

5.00(
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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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D'Amorie Construction, LLC

4.73(
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D'Amorie Construction, LLC

4.73(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

For 9 years, D'Amorie Construction's managing partners, Justin D'Amato and Matt Gregoire, have built a reputation specializing in site work, fire/domestic water services, sewer mains, laterals and various other projects. With Justin's 15 years as a machine operator and plumber, Matt's knowledge of business and marketing, along with their solid work ethic and integrity, we have earned the respect of the residents and companies we work with within Western New York and the surrounding areas. Our prompt, professional service, fair and competitive pricing, and work that is “done right the first time,” keep our customers coming back and referring others as well. Our customers hire us to handle their exterior plumbing and utility work promptly, on-time, and with no surprises or call-backs. Our attention to detail, and quality outcomes, allow us to guarantee our work, and your satisfaction.

"Responded quickly"

Hohn R on July 2020

For 9 years, D'Amorie Construction's managing partners, Justin D'Amato and Matt Gregoire, have built a reputation specializing in site work, fire/domestic water services, sewer mains, laterals and various other projects. With Justin's 15 years as a machine operator and plumber, Matt's knowledge of business and marketing, along with their solid work ethic and integrity, we have earned the respect of the residents and companies we work with within Western New York and the surrounding areas. Our prompt, professional service, fair and competitive pricing, and work that is “done right the first time,” keep our customers coming back and referring others as well. Our customers hire us to handle their exterior plumbing and utility work promptly, on-time, and with no surprises or call-backs. Our attention to detail, and quality outcomes, allow us to guarantee our work, and your satisfaction.

"Responded quickly"

Hohn R on July 2020


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Cook Specialty Contracting

5.00(
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Cook Specialty Contracting

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were very helpful in removing what needed t o be. They gave me their card and told me of other services they offer. Will consider using them this spring"

Mary Ann F on January 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were very helpful in removing what needed t o be. They gave me their card and told me of other services they offer. Will consider using them this spring"

Mary Ann F on January 2025


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Woods Speciality Co. LLC

5.00(
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Woods Speciality Co. LLC

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

Woods Speciality Co. 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very knowledgeable and experienced in his grading and digging i had him come and do all the site prep for my new house and he absolutely knocked it out of the park! Great work would definitely hire again!"

Josh F on June 2024

Woods Speciality Co. 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very knowledgeable and experienced in his grading and digging i had him come and do all the site prep for my new house and he absolutely knocked it out of the park! Great work would definitely hire again!"

Josh F on June 2024


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Excavation Pros

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Excavation Pros

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

Excavation Pros Inc. we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very professional, brand new equipment at a good price"

Bassem M on May 2024

Excavation Pros Inc. we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very professional, brand new equipment at a good price"

Bassem M on May 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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. 

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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