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Avatar for G & G Landscaping
G & G Landscaping
4.9(
127
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"G & G landscaping did an amazing job! Giacomo worked with us to refine the job and keep it within our budget. It turned out better than we could have anticipated. We needed to contain a hill that was eroding. Instead of a retaining wall, he had the idea to use very large boulders that matched the boulders around our pond. The end result looks like it was installed when the pond was installed. He and his crew worked nonstop until it was finished. They took care not to damage the yard with their heavy equipment and took the time to consult with me a few times during their work. I highly recommend them for hardscaping. Honest, dependable, punctual, and respectful of the property"
Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Flower Excavating
3.8(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I had to follow up two to three times to get the date set to start the job. The job was done fairly quickly and satisfied with outlook. However, they left trim and rods in the yard from drainage bed. My expectation is for a hired company to clean up afterward."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ali's Landscaping & Property Services
5.0(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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
Falzo Landscaping
4.9(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Falzo Landscape was great! I had them install my Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights. He got them up before Christmas and they look great. He was very responsive and worked with as we troubleshooted hiccups along the way. Will look at them for projects in the future."
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
4.6(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Devon and his crew were professional, courteous and dedicated to providing the best quality of work. They showed up when promised and their work on spring clean up, mulching, trimming shrubs, edging, and tree removal left the property looking like a magazine photo for high end landscaping. We highly recommend Devon and his crew and will use them for all our future projects."
Patio
Seat Wall
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+29

Response time2 days
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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LDS EXCAVATING
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Elements llc
5.0(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I never used Angi but so glad I did. All Elements llc came to my rescue. As a disabled Veteran I can not move much and needed a recliner sofa removed quick since a new one was being delivered within a few days. Angi sent me Mike from All Elements. I called he was so accommodated and said no worries. He came with his fiancee and they were so friendly, helpful and just wonderful people. I will be hiring them again in the Spring to help with my storage unit. I knew I was in good hands and was such a relief to have met Mike. Now I can sleep better at night."
My jobs
My jobs
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My jobs
My jobs

+7

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Lawrence Davis Contracting Inc
Lawrence Davis Contracting Inc
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

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
Avatar for 7 Brothers Landscaping, LLC
7 Brothers Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
17
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired them to remove a rotting flower bed and to level the ground , and to make a space for a shed They brought in earth soil gravel and did a good job. All in a days work. Very friendly and professional too."
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

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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