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Avatar for D & R Pro Service Inc.
D & R Pro Service Inc.
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fresh Meadows, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They did an incredible job, very professional, respectful, clean, and thorough. It was the best experience we had with a repair company. The person who came was very accommodating and pleasant. Great company, I will definitely be contacting you again for any other repair services!"
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by30%of homeowners
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Neil's Construction, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Fresh Meadows, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Neil's Construction. The company is easy to communicate with. The reconstructional repairs were excellent. I like the quality and craftsmanship that was applied to the task. I will definitely hire Neil's Construction again and again."
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OUR TEMENOS, LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fresh Meadows, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rosemarie and her team did an incredible job transforming our backyard. Previously, we had issues with drainage and our yard was basically a muddy, unusable space. We had previously gotten estimates from other companies and were disappointed with the cookie cutter approach we received. By contrast, Rosemarie came out to visit us, patiently listened to what we were dealing with and what our goals were for the yard, and came up with a vision that exceeded our expectations. Her team executed on that vision at a very high level. They worked efficiently and carefully and were respectful of our property and neighbors. We have been so pleased with the results. The installation just wrapped up a few weeks ago, but we have already used our yard much more frequently. The plants that went in are thriving and the drainage issues that we had previously dealt with have gone away. Throughout the process, Rosemarie and her team provided a high level of transparency, responsiveness and communication. They clearly take pride in their work (and their enthusiasm for native plants is infectious!) and we were consistently impressed by their expertise, resourcefulness and vision. We highly, highly recommend Our Temenos."
From the door
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greenovative Home Improvement
4.5(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Fresh Meadows, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Antonio, at Greenovative, was great. I really enjoyed his professionalism. He and his crew found creative ways to decrease the price of the project. We are happy we gave Greenovative this project. Honestly, we will use them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Rapid Fire Flood Restoration LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Fresh Meadows, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Freddy and his crews are very friendly and professional,they go above and beyond to make it as easy as possible for me and my family,they even took care of the insurance and personal items ,they even keep in contact after the job is finished"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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