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Avatar for L J & A Construction Corporation
L J & A Construction Corporation
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Hempstead, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"LJ&A they are real great workers clean and professional in what they do as they redid my bathroom and it came out great and the price was reasonable and great. Thank you to Lionel and his workers I would hire them over and over again and definitely recommend them to anyone i know to use them."
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Starkie Brothers Landscaping Inc
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hempstead, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

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Emergency services offered

"The landscaping came out beautiful. When you hire Starkie Bros. you get the platinum package every time. We used them 21 years ago to do the pavers and landscape around the pool in the yard. We were extremely happy then as we are now. He even had several of the same workers and they remembered working on our yard. He also did our front walkway in pavers a couple of years ago. I would definitely recommend John Starkie!"
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Rapid Fire Flood Restoration LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hempstead, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Freddy and his crews are very friendly and professional,they go above and beyond to make it as easy as possible for me and my family,they even took care of the insurance and personal items ,they even keep in contact after the job is finished"
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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.

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 easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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