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Zammiello Construction
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving High Falls, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Customers say: Quick response

"Kevin and his crew did an amazing job. He went above and beyond. Hes a true professional that knows what he's doing. If youre thinking if you should hire him or not you definitely should! I can't say enough good things."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alp's Tree Care
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving High Falls, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, and thorough. They did an amazing job of taking 75 to 100 foot tree off the top of my house. Then they cover the damage with tarps to prevent further damage from the rain. I would use them again and highly recommend them to friends."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Frog Hollow Development
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving High Falls, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Frog Hollow Development offers all excavation services, from the foundation to the final grade. We provide unmatched customer service and outstanding quality. We serve Dutchess County, New York, and the surrounding area. We are fully insured. We take great pride in our experience and expertise stretching over three decades that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. From digging a foundation to installing a septic system, we are the ideal contractor to address your practical and exterior property improvement needs.\n

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Scott's Lawn Care & Landscaping
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving High Falls, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Scott was very professional and friendly, he also answered all messages quickly. He did a good job and is a hard worker. He also gave a good, competitive, price for our fall leaf clean up job. I would recommend him."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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 time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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