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D & R Pro Service Inc.
4.5(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They did an incredible job, very professional, respectful, clean, and thorough. It was the best experience we had with a repair company. The person who came was very accommodating and pleasant. Great company, I will definitely be contacting you again for any other repair services!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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RHP Unlimited
4.3(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Mike for several jobs and 3 out of 4 were done very well. He apologized for the one job that did not go well and made amends for it, which I appreciated. He really wants to do right by his clients and as such, stays in touch with them from start to finish."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Neil's Construction, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Neil's Construction. The company is easy to communicate with. The reconstructional repairs were excellent. I like the quality and craftsmanship that was applied to the task. I will definitely hire Neil's Construction again and again."
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OUR TEMENOS, LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rosemarie and her team did an incredible job transforming our backyard. Previously, we had issues with drainage and our yard was basically a muddy, unusable space. We had previously gotten estimates from other companies and were disappointed with the cookie cutter approach we received. By contrast, Rosemarie came out to visit us, patiently listened to what we were dealing with and what our goals were for the yard, and came up with a vision that exceeded our expectations. Her team executed on that vision at a very high level. They worked efficiently and carefully and were respectful of our property and neighbors. We have been so pleased with the results. The installation just wrapped up a few weeks ago, but we have already used our yard much more frequently. The plants that went in are thriving and the drainage issues that we had previously dealt with have gone away. Throughout the process, Rosemarie and her team provided a high level of transparency, responsiveness and communication. They clearly take pride in their work (and their enthusiasm for native plants is infectious!) and we were consistently impressed by their expertise, resourcefulness and vision. We highly, highly recommend Our Temenos."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greenovative Home Improvement
4.5(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Antonio, at Greenovative, was great. I really enjoyed his professionalism. He and his crew found creative ways to decrease the price of the project. We are happy we gave Greenovative this project. Honestly, we will use them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Rapid Fire Flood Restoration LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Freddy and his crews are very friendly and professional,they go above and beyond to make it as easy as possible for me and my family,they even took care of the insurance and personal items ,they even keep in contact after the job is finished"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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.

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