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Horton's Services, Inc.

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Horton's Services, Inc.

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25 years of experience
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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.


Peachey Excavating, LLC

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Peachey Excavating, LLC

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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 customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.in excavating.

We are 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 customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.in excavating.


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SS Excavation

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SS Excavation

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4 years of experience
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SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


"Excellent. Our view has returned."

Pete B on October 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent. Our view has returned."

Pete B on October 2025


R Lottman Excavation

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R Lottman Excavation

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Customers say: True professional
15 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

At R Lottman Excavation, we strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. 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 mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Thanks Roger!"

Barry Y on November 2024

At R Lottman Excavation, we strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. 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 mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Thanks Roger!"

Barry Y on November 2024


excavation services such as driveway install/repair, concrete demolition/construction, hardscaping/landscaping, septic installation, site clearing ect.


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Lomans LLC

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Lomans LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Here at Lomans LLC, We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality in the market. Lomans LLC is here for all your site development, land management and excavation needs. We do grade work, stone driveways, trenching, drainage, septic systems, retaining walls, and even some concrete work to name a few. Call us today at (518)231-4566 for a free estimate

"After 30+ years of wear and tear, our driveway needed some major work done in an area where it crosses a wet land. After we contacted him, Peter promptly returned our call, set up an appointment to do an assessment and thoughtfully and knowledgeably proposed a repair plan. Once we agreed, he went right to work and completed a very extensive and well done repair, by himself in one day. He is a bright, hard working, skilled young man with a friendly personality and a humble demeanor. When praised, he simply replied "Well, its just my work..." Would recommend him to anyone needing this kind of work done."

George C on October 2022

Here at Lomans LLC, We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality in the market. Lomans LLC is here for all your site development, land management and excavation needs. We do grade work, stone driveways, trenching, drainage, septic systems, retaining walls, and even some concrete work to name a few. Call us today at (518)231-4566 for a free estimate

"After 30+ years of wear and tear, our driveway needed some major work done in an area where it crosses a wet land. After we contacted him, Peter promptly returned our call, set up an appointment to do an assessment and thoughtfully and knowledgeably proposed a repair plan. Once we agreed, he went right to work and completed a very extensive and well done repair, by himself in one day. He is a bright, hard working, skilled young man with a friendly personality and a humble demeanor. When praised, he simply replied "Well, its just my work..." Would recommend him to anyone needing this kind of work done."

George C on October 2022


Defined Property Solutions, LLC

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Defined Property Solutions, LLC

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Excavation, tree & stump removal, land clearing, brush hogging, property maintenance services, landscaping & lawncare, demolition, mulch, stone & topsoil. We offer a vast amount of services for our customers. We are fully insured and offer free estimates.

Excavation, tree & stump removal, land clearing, brush hogging, property maintenance services, landscaping & lawncare, demolition, mulch, stone & topsoil. We offer a vast amount of services for our customers. We are fully insured and offer free estimates.


Dynasty Mechanical and Excavation

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Dynasty Mechanical and Excavation

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We are a Veteran woman owned business, located in the capital region on New York. We off a full range of Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning services and many other mechanical services. We are available 24/7 to assist you with you mechanical needed.

We are a Veteran woman owned business, located in the capital region on New York. We off a full range of Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning services and many other mechanical services. We are available 24/7 to assist you with you mechanical needed.


JLC Mowing

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JLC Mowing

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Zero turn mowing for medium to large size lawns. Weed trimming. Spring clean up. Landscape work. Mini excavation. Skid steer operators. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Jordan was great. He came to evaluate the job and started right then because he had extra time. Very professional!"

Marion P on September 2021

Zero turn mowing for medium to large size lawns. Weed trimming. Spring clean up. Landscape work. Mini excavation. Skid steer operators. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Jordan was great. He came to evaluate the job and started right then because he had extra time. Very professional!"

Marion P on September 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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