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Avatar for G & G Landscaping
G & G Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Remove three tall trees and brush from my yard. Great price, showed up on time and completed all work as agreed upon. Would definitely use them again in the future."
Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Ali's Landscaping & Property Services
5.0(
22
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"From the first estimate to the final cleanup, the whole experience was great! They were professional and showed up when they said they would. They completely transformed our yard with new landscaping, mulch beds, and trimming, and everything looks clean and polished. Fair pricing for the amount of work. We’ve already had neighbors asking who did our landscaping. Highly recommend!"
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
4.6(
17
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company does exceptional work and I would highly recommend them. My patio came out exactly how we discussed. I also hired this company to do my lawn care as well. My lawn never looked so good!"
Patio
Seat Wall
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+29

Response time2 days
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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LDS EXCAVATING
5.0(
4
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I highly recommend LDS! They responded promptly to my septic emergency, making time in their schedule between other visits to come by to assess the issue. They let me know exactly what was going on. They even showed me a camera view of what the pipes looked like and where they were failing. David provided several options to update my system which I plan to do with LDS in the future. He also explained what was needed to fix the current problem. They were onsite and completed the needed repair quickly. Other companies would only provide estimates to replace the entire system but LDS fixed the immediate issue to make it all work! Fair pricing, honest communication and prompt service."
Response time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Elements llc
5.0(
8
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michael and his fiance were excellent. They were very professional and very attentive to our needs. We would hire them again in a heartbeat. They were unbelievable. Don't hesitate !"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+7

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawrence Davis Contracting Inc
5.0(
3
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Lawrence was an excellent contractor, he contacted and coordinated with the gas company and with Galloway co-op. He checked in regularly with me and even tried to get a temporary tank when it was discovered that my propane levels would not last until the delivery date. He wasted no time and came early to start excavation a day before delivery and that a great job burying and leveling the Earth after the tank was installed. Very professional, would recommend."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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7 Brothers Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Response was quick and professional. Start was scheduled and on time. We are impressed with the quality. Customer service was outstanding. In spite of rain and snow the project was on time allowing for weather days. Daily cleanup of job site was exceptional. I'd like to show a photo. Neighbors have complimented!"
Custom Patio (before)
Custom Patio (After)
Before & After
Before & After
River Rock - After

+104

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

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. 

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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