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Avatar for Roe Jan Construction & Excavation
Roe Jan Construction & Excavation
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Gallatin, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Credit card accepted

"Randy was everything you would want in a contractor. He showed up on time worked hard and he did more than we agreed to! He was knowledgeable eager and efficient. If I need for his services arises again, I will call him right away."
Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
4.1(
85
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Gallatin, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They paved my huge driveway in only two days and the outcome is excellent. Franklin arrived with a whole team of men and they worked very hard and did a quality job. I can totally recommend Villa and Sons and I will hire them again for another job in the spring."
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving

+140

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Frog Hollow Development
Frog Hollow Development
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Gallatin, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Frog Hollow Development offers all excavation services, from the foundation to the final grade. We provide unmatched customer service and outstanding quality. We serve Dutchess County, New York, and the surrounding area. We are fully insured. We take great pride in our experience and expertise stretching over three decades that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. From digging a foundation to installing a septic system, we are the ideal contractor to address your practical and exterior property improvement needs. \n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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