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RP Excavating

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RP Excavating

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

"We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at RP Excavating strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction."

"Ray was fantastic"

Jared S on January 2022

"We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at RP Excavating strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction."

"Ray was fantastic"

Jared S on January 2022


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Nickel City Property Maintenance

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Nickel City Property Maintenance

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
30 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Nickel City Property Maintenance is a locally owned and operated out of Arcade N.Y! Our company values honesty and integrity in aspects of our business. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today at (716)258-2100

"I am extremely happy with Nickel City Property Maintenance. Nick, the owner, diagnosed the problem and explained to me in detail what needed to be done to correct it. He provided a fair estimate for the job and followed that up with an emailed written contract. Nick returned at the scheduled time with the proper equipment and materials and completed the job in a professional and expeditious manner. After the job he cleaned everything up and removed the discarded materials. I highly recommend Nickel City Property Maintenance. Mark B. "

Mark B on November 2025

Nickel City Property Maintenance is a locally owned and operated out of Arcade N.Y! Our company values honesty and integrity in aspects of our business. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today at (716)258-2100

"I am extremely happy with Nickel City Property Maintenance. Nick, the owner, diagnosed the problem and explained to me in detail what needed to be done to correct it. He provided a fair estimate for the job and followed that up with an emailed written contract. Nick returned at the scheduled time with the proper equipment and materials and completed the job in a professional and expeditious manner. After the job he cleaned everything up and removed the discarded materials. I highly recommend Nickel City Property Maintenance. Mark B. "

Mark B on November 2025


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JR AND SONS EXCAVATING

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JR AND SONS EXCAVATING

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29 years of experience

JR & Sons is a family-owned business located in Eden, NY. We pride ourselves in dedicating over 30 years of experience in the fields of Excavating and Landscape Architecture. Owner and Operator, Joe Chimera, focuses great emphasis on every individual's needs so that their project will be executed to highest standards. Joe and his team have the best equipment, staff and knowledge to safely and effectively complete any project you desire.

JR & Sons is a family-owned business located in Eden, NY. We pride ourselves in dedicating over 30 years of experience in the fields of Excavating and Landscape Architecture. Owner and Operator, Joe Chimera, focuses great emphasis on every individual's needs so that their project will be executed to highest standards. Joe and his team have the best equipment, staff and knowledge to safely and effectively complete any project you desire.



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.


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Zoar Valley Contracting LLC

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Zoar Valley Contracting LLC

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2 years of experience

Zoar Valley Contracting is a small Western New York Local Company providing excavating services of all kinds. From ponds to new home build foundation dig outs and utilities, also land clearing, grading, and even concrete flatwork. We Pride ourselves in the quality of our work and we are always pushing ourselves to further educate ourselves. With over a decade of experience in the industry we have the skill and drive to accomplish any task you may have for us. We hope to work with you in the future.

"The owner Paul Grimmer is a crook. I paid him $24000.00 down to pour a 10000 sf driveway. The contract specified 4500 psi which is a more expensive, stronger mix. His first cement truck shows up and I asked the driver for his paper work. It was for only 4000 psi. Grimmer claimed is was a paper error. He ordered the concrete and he was caught trying to cheat me. He kept all my money and didn't pour a drop of concrete. A week later he buys a bull dozer. I had to hire a lawyer to recover my loss. This kid has no morals or integrity. "

Gary B on July 2025

Zoar Valley Contracting is a small Western New York Local Company providing excavating services of all kinds. From ponds to new home build foundation dig outs and utilities, also land clearing, grading, and even concrete flatwork. We Pride ourselves in the quality of our work and we are always pushing ourselves to further educate ourselves. With over a decade of experience in the industry we have the skill and drive to accomplish any task you may have for us. We hope to work with you in the future.

"The owner Paul Grimmer is a crook. I paid him $24000.00 down to pour a 10000 sf driveway. The contract specified 4500 psi which is a more expensive, stronger mix. His first cement truck shows up and I asked the driver for his paper work. It was for only 4000 psi. Grimmer claimed is was a paper error. He ordered the concrete and he was caught trying to cheat me. He kept all my money and didn't pour a drop of concrete. A week later he buys a bull dozer. I had to hire a lawyer to recover my loss. This kid has no morals or integrity. "

Gary B on July 2025



M&B Excavation

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M&B Excavation

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M&B Excavation is a family owned business. We do anything from hauling, spreading gravel/dirt etc... Brush mowing for over grown pastures/fields, brush thrown bushes small saplings. We also do land clearing, post hole digging and any sort of excavation work.

M&B Excavation is a family owned business. We do anything from hauling, spreading gravel/dirt etc... Brush mowing for over grown pastures/fields, brush thrown bushes small saplings. We also do land clearing, post hole digging and any sort of excavation work.


"Great! Professional! They were on time and a hard working group. I will be hiring them again."

David R on February 2024

Tree cutting and removal. Excavation, Land Clearing, Brush Hogging, Drainage, Etc.

"Great! Professional! They were on time and a hard working group. I will be hiring them again."

David R on February 2024


Michael's Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing

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Michael's Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing

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Emergency services offered

Michael's Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing is full service mechanical and Plumbing contractor serving all of WNY. At Michael's our motto is "Quality focused. Family Driven". Locally operated and family run, Michael's stands ready to go the extra mile toake you feel like Family. With over 30+ yrs of combined experience, no problem is too big and no job too small for our expert team. From the same family that brings you Michael's Tree Service. We Service and Install: Furnaces Air Conditioning Hot Water Tanks Backflow Preventers Sump Pumps Septic Systems Drain Tile Under Floor Heating Systems Heat Pumps And much more...

Michael's Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing is full service mechanical and Plumbing contractor serving all of WNY. At Michael's our motto is "Quality focused. Family Driven". Locally operated and family run, Michael's stands ready to go the extra mile toake you feel like Family. With over 30+ yrs of combined experience, no problem is too big and no job too small for our expert team. From the same family that brings you Michael's Tree Service. We Service and Install: Furnaces Air Conditioning Hot Water Tanks Backflow Preventers Sump Pumps Septic Systems Drain Tile Under Floor Heating Systems Heat Pumps And much more...

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

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.

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