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At Ease Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Ferndale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! He was through, friendly and the price was more than fair. I’d recommend him to anyone. He’s worked on my neighbors property, removing trees, downed trees brush clean up and leaves the site impeccable."
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Small residential land clearing
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+11

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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Lilco Construction Inc
5.0(
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Serving Ferndale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had the opportunity to experience Lilco's work on several projects. These guys always had a professional attitude and took the time for all preparations and quality control. They did not leave a mess or unwarranted damages like so many fly-by-night contractors tend to do. They even magnet swept driveways for screws/nails whenever they finished loading out for the night. The owner is always up front about any costs, with no hidden charges to get the jobs done."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M & R Landscaping
5.0(
21
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Serving Ferndale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Stephan did a great job cleaning up and installing shrubs and bushes in our front yard. He was very responsive. We will continue using Stephan for spring and fall cleanup."
Response time2 days
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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GMZ Contracting LLC
4.9(
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Serving Ferndale, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Overall I was very happy with Frank and his team from GMZ Contracting. They showed up when they were supposed to, were friendly and respectful and did beautiful work. They installed knotty pine in my bedroom and did the flooring for the upstairs bedroom."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M.L. Plumbing
5.0(
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Serving Ferndale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very friendly and easy to work with. Would recommend this service to others and request it again myself. The work is professional and what is being done is communicated very clearly so you know what to expect."
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Stewart Building & Excavating LLC
New to Angi

Serving Ferndale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Stewart Building & Excavating LLC is a family-owned company in New Hampton, NY, serving you throughout the Hudson Valley. You'll work directly with husband-and-wife team Scott and Jennifer — Scott brings 40 years of hands-on construction and excavation experience, while Jennifer keeps your project organized and on track.\nWe offer custom home building, excavation (site clearing, foundation digging, trenching, and grading), and renovation/remodeling. Before we break ground, we take time to truly listen, so you feel understood from day one.\nYou can count on transparency — no hidden fees, no surprise changes — plus hands-on oversight, we are personally involved from planning through the final walkthrough. Locked-in subcontractor pricing, digital scheduling, and quality checks at every stage keep your project on track and on budget.\nWhether you're building a custom home, need excavation, or want to transform your space, you'll get decades of expertise and genuine care on every job.

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Gilboa Cabin
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Gilboa Cabin
Gilboa Cabin

+48

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arbor Edge
5.0(
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Serving Ferndale, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!\n

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CLC Landscape & Construction
5.0(
1
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Serving Ferndale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent communication! Provided an estimate within a day of contact. Once the estimate was approved CLC immediately scheduled the work. CLC arrived as scheduled, and performed outstanding work for a reasonable price. I recommend CLC Landscaping!!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

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. 

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