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Avatar for GMC Landscape and Cleaning Services, LLC
GMC Landscape and Cleaning Services, LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired GMC to have my 4400 square foot house that we just purchased to be move in ready cleaned. Wow what a great job, the previous owner had dogs so they took care of EVERYTHING even extensive carpet cleaning. George is the gentleman who ran the show and I am forever grateful for the hard work he performed to meet my needs. Thanks again à °à  à «à ¡à °à  à ¤à  à °à  à  à  à °à  à  à ½"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Zammiello Construction
4.5(
40
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Highland, 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."
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M.L. Plumbing
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had a gas leak in my mechanical room next to my boiler and hot water heater and M.L plumbing came and tested the lines and found the leak and fixed the leaking pipe.Thanks M.L plumbing for job well done and at a very reasonable price👍."
Avatar for Frog Hollow Development
Frog Hollow Development
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Highland, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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.

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