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AJM LAND PROS LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Fort Plain, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"This business is built on customer service and getting the job done right, very pleased with the work that was done which included a few stumps removed and brush clearing and grading for a driveway. I would recommend this business to anyone who wants the job done right in a timely manner. 10/10 experience."
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Peachey Excavating, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Plain, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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.

Response time40 mins
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Riffle Lawn Care & More
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Plain, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Absolutely fabulous! I had an overgrown lawn about 3ft high and they didn’t even blink! Just said no problem! They were also the only people I called that actually answered their phone.& I didn’t have to leave a msg with a computer prompt that kept cutting me off. They even came to ck out the job first. It was a huge job and they are miracle workers. I will be utilizing their services for years to come. 10 stars! Definitely recommend them."
Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa
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SS Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Plain, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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!

Response time2 days
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Knickerbocker enterprises
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Fort Plain, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Self employed since 2007. excavation and land clearing. dumpster rental and clean outs. boulder retaining walls and hardscaping. underground electrical services. willing to deliver small and large quantities of sand, gravel and topsoil.

Tennis court
Tennis court
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Court and garden

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Horton's Services, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Fort Plain, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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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Response time1 day
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Hometown Landscaping & Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fort Plain, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Customer Service, timeliness, cost, follow through and delivery on promises made, this organization misses nothing at all. The only thing more impressive than all the items I just listed is the site cleanup they do on the way out. From top notch customer care and attention to detail, to politeness overall outstanding quality, this team is a true group of professionals who drivers on time and every time. Small, medium, and large landscaping services, to removal of 100 foot tall maple trees in near impossible conditions, there is nothing this outfit cannot do. I have used them more than a dozen times so far on all sort of landscaping jobs both residential and commercial, and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them a dozen times again."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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