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A&J Excavation and Property Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Johnsburg, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jerry is a great guy. He was super friendly and very professional. We had a space in our yard that needed excavating to prepare for a shed and landscaping. Jerry was very helpful in the planning of the job and made the process seem easy. The finished site was perfect - just what we wanted. He was timely, efficient and professional. I wouldnâ t hesitate to hire him - we will definitely call him again!"
Decks
Decks
Decks
Decks
Decks

+1

Response time7 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LDS EXCAVATING
5.0(
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Serving Johnsburg, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I highly recommend LDS! They responded promptly to my septic emergency, making time in their schedule between other visits to come by to assess the issue. They let me know exactly what was going on. They even showed me a camera view of what the pipes looked like and where they were failing. David provided several options to update my system which I plan to do with LDS in the future. He also explained what was needed to fix the current problem. They were onsite and completed the needed repair quickly. Other companies would only provide estimates to replace the entire system but LDS fixed the immediate issue to make it all work! Fair pricing, honest communication and prompt service."
Response time30 mins
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Knickerbocker enterprises
New to Angi

Serving Johnsburg, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Self employed since 2007. excavation and land clearing. dumpster rental and clean outs. boulder retaining walls and hardscaping. underground electrical services. willing to deliver small and large quantities of sand, gravel and topsoil.

Tennis court
Tennis court
Tennis court
Tennis court
Court and garden

+9

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Rail City Hauling and Removal
5.0(
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Serving Johnsburg, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Patrick did absolutely phenomenal great guy extremely extremely hard worker we’re definitely going to hire him back in the next few months would recommend him to anybody!!!"
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Backyard Reconstruction for Pool and Batting Cage Pad
Saratoga West Mobile Home Park
Troy Patio and Sidewalk

+74

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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