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The Earthworks Group LLC
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Serving Hamilton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were good to work with, coordinated with my well company, cleaned the place up and even hand racked the area afterwards. They were just fabulous."
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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AJM LAND PROS LLC
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Serving Hamilton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Showed up very professional, got the job done in a timely fashion and checked up through the process of the job to make sure it was getting done the way I wanted. Would highly reccommend to others looking for any prep work or landscaping needs"
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Double M Industries LLC
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Serving Hamilton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Double M to build a million gallon liquid manure storage pit for my farm. The project took 5 months and I was amazed at the work they did. This was a very complicated project. They kept me informed almost every day on what they were doing and if I was satisfied with the work. If I had a concern, they worked with me to resolve the issue. I highly recommend them and plan on working with them in the future."
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Horton's Services, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Hamilton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Response time1 day
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Kane Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Hamilton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our overall experience EXCELLENT! Adam moved 20 loads of soil to raise our front lawn…. Graded, seeded and mulched it all in one day.. for a very reasonable cost!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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The Earthworks Group LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hamilton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with Earthworks! They were super professional, on time and neat, and they kept everything within my budget. The work was top-notch and they did an overall excellent job. I highly recommend them."
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Response time3 days
Response rate96%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Hamilton, NY

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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