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Avatar for Snow Chasers, LLC
Snow Chasers, LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hector, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cody and the crew came and finished tree removal quickly. They did a great job. Highly recommend them."
Landscaping
Landscaping
Fresh Mow
Fresh Mow
Fresh Mow

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Ervay Earthworks, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Hector, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent work, regraded yard by foundation and removed deteriorated detached garage."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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BoMaK Contractors LLC
4.6(
36
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Hector, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. Delivered a dumpster exactly when I need it. It was quick and easy"
Moving dozer
Icf wall
Mono slab
Patio
Aprons

+18

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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WoodRock Construction
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hector, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt did a full septic installation on a new build house. He did a great job with the system, and gave flatter and more yard space after the system was put in. The grading and shaping of the land was superb"
Residential concrete
Residential concrete
Residential concrete
Residential concrete
Residential concrete

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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MODERN BUILDING & CONTRACTING
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Hector, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike and his team did an amazing job tearing down a couple barns on my property. They handled everything. Cleaned up great. My husband and I are beyond satisfied. 10 out of 10 highly recommend!"
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Hess Land Development
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hector, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m a locally owned family run and operated business. I take pride in helping out customers and always strive to please ! I’ve been in business for over 15 years and have a vast background in excavation, drainage and ground work.

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Lawton Land Management
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hector, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Lawton Land Management! They cleared branches and brush from our yard quickly and did an outstanding job. From the first message, they were incredibly responsive and had us scheduled within 24 hours. The work was completed efficiently, and they were respectful, courteous, and professional throughout the entire process. It’s hard to find a company that’s this reliable and easy to work with. We will definitely use them again for future projects!"
Pre Removal
Post removal
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Ward's Construction, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Hector, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Horton's Services, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hector, 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.

Rail
Rail
Rail
Rail
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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.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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