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Horton's Services, Inc.
48 North Beaver Street
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Horton's Services, Inc.
48 North Beaver Street
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Approved Pro
25 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 start to 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.

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 start to 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.


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Southern Tier Tech, LLC
954 River Road
5.00(
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Southern Tier Tech, LLC
954 River Road
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
32 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Thank you for visiting Southern Tier Tech. We are your locally owned and operated home repair specialists based in Lindley, NY. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Steuben County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon! For fastest response create a request in my portal listed below https://br.getmaintainx.com/oC3ZVFCDBLb

"I had an excellent experience with Southern Tier Tech, LLC. Not only was Jim extremely responsive to my service request, arriving early to the appointment to asses my situation, ( a very stressful one as Nyseg had tagged my water heater as not being vented properly and had shut off my gas), he was able to give me a few options that would work ideally for me, and to my great relief was able to schedule my job, (a replacement, relocated water heater, properly vented as per Nyseg),the very next day. Jim was very professional, knowledgable and friendly. He even went above and beyond by contacting Nyseg for their necessary sign off on his work, and I was back online in just a few hours. I highly recommend Southern Tier Tech, LLC."

S H on June 2025

Thank you for visiting Southern Tier Tech. We are your locally owned and operated home repair specialists based in Lindley, NY. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Steuben County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon! For fastest response create a request in my portal listed below https://br.getmaintainx.com/oC3ZVFCDBLb

"I had an excellent experience with Southern Tier Tech, LLC. Not only was Jim extremely responsive to my service request, arriving early to the appointment to asses my situation, ( a very stressful one as Nyseg had tagged my water heater as not being vented properly and had shut off my gas), he was able to give me a few options that would work ideally for me, and to my great relief was able to schedule my job, (a replacement, relocated water heater, properly vented as per Nyseg),the very next day. Jim was very professional, knowledgable and friendly. He even went above and beyond by contacting Nyseg for their necessary sign off on his work, and I was back online in just a few hours. I highly recommend Southern Tier Tech, LLC."

S H on June 2025


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BoMaK Contractors LLC
10 Yellow Rock Lane
4.87(
34
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BoMaK Contractors LLC
10 Yellow Rock Lane
4.87(
34
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
44 years of experience

BoMak Contractors proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! We guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely happy with every aspect."

Lori L on July 2023

BoMak Contractors proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! We guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely happy with every aspect."

Lori L on July 2023


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Snow Chasers, LLC
519 Prospect Hill Rd.
4.88(
16
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Snow Chasers, LLC
519 Prospect Hill Rd.
4.88(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

Welcome to Snow Chasers LLC We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Responsive, efficient and resonable"

Kelly C on September 2024

Welcome to Snow Chasers LLC We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Responsive, efficient and resonable"

Kelly C on September 2024


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Ervay Earthworks, LLC
207 W 13th St
5.00(
4
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Ervay Earthworks, LLC
207 W 13th St
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Ervay Earthworks, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Excellent work, regraded yard by foundation and removed deteriorated detached garage."

Matthew C on August 2024

Ervay Earthworks, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Excellent work, regraded yard by foundation and removed deteriorated detached garage."

Matthew C on August 2024


WOLVERTON SERVICES LLC
5608 Russell Road
5.00(
5
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WOLVERTON SERVICES LLC
5608 Russell Road
5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Providing excavating, electrical, plumbing, septic, and framing carpentry services to the Finger Lakes Region of New York. We offer Military and First Responder discounts and have financing available through Synchrony Financial

"Excellent service and communication. I am planning on scheduling spring services."

Alex H on February 2025

Providing excavating, electrical, plumbing, septic, and framing carpentry services to the Finger Lakes Region of New York. We offer Military and First Responder discounts and have financing available through Synchrony Financial

"Excellent service and communication. I am planning on scheduling spring services."

Alex H on February 2025


R.C.I. General Contracting, LLC
225 Desmond Street
4.75(
4
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R.C.I. General Contracting, LLC
225 Desmond Street
4.75(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are The Tree Service Providers you need. With more that 15 Years of experience, licensed, insured, we provide you with the ease of mind you deserve with anything trees. We are preform all tasks with our customer at mind. Safety is our biggest concern.

"Very well. Prompt and efficient."

Ann marie S on December 2024

We are The Tree Service Providers you need. With more that 15 Years of experience, licensed, insured, we provide you with the ease of mind you deserve with anything trees. We are preform all tasks with our customer at mind. Safety is our biggest concern.

"Very well. Prompt and efficient."

Ann marie S on December 2024


Toro de Lidia
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Toro de Lidia
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Small family owned construction company, specializing in excavation, and clearing projects. I have work as an operating engineer for 6 years now on large projects such as the bills stadium and the Buffalo Airport. Before that I dug pools, ponds, amd did clearing projects for one of the largest farms in Erie County.

Small family owned construction company, specializing in excavation, and clearing projects. I have work as an operating engineer for 6 years now on large projects such as the bills stadium and the Buffalo Airport. Before that I dug pools, ponds, amd did clearing projects for one of the largest farms in Erie County.


Steve Cornwell
4.80(
5
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Steve Cornwell
4.80(
5
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

35 years of experience in all aspects of building, remodeling, and repair. Quality workmanship. Guaranteed.

"Steve pressure washed my deck and fence and painted it. It was peeling and looked old, but now it looks brand new. They did 30 sections of fence. Very professional, excellent workmanship, done fast and reasonably priced."

Dillon H on November 2023

35 years of experience in all aspects of building, remodeling, and repair. Quality workmanship. Guaranteed.

"Steve pressure washed my deck and fence and painted it. It was peeling and looked old, but now it looks brand new. They did 30 sections of fence. Very professional, excellent workmanship, done fast and reasonably priced."

Dillon H on November 2023


JT Excavation
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JT Excavation
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Excavation, Ponds, Food plots, Water line, Foundation excavation, Concrete Driveways, Snow plowing

Excavation, Ponds, Food plots, Water line, Foundation excavation, Concrete Driveways, Snow plowing

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FAQs for excavation projects in Elmira, NY

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

The Elmira, NY homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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An open-space living room and kitchen located in a house’s basement
Jan 21, 2025
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Worker using a shovel to dig a trench
Oct 30, 2024
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Digging a trench can take two to 12 hours, depending on the tool and soil type. Learn how long it takes to dig a trench and how to speed up the project.
Man digging soil at construction site
Oct 29, 2024
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Excavation is any digging into the earth’s surface, and trenches are a deep, narrow type of excavation. Learn more about excavation versus trenches.
Two story house with swimming pool in the backyard
Dec 9, 2024
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