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Avatar for LDS EXCAVATING
LDS EXCAVATING
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Keene, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Great work, very professional m, job done in an efficient manner"
Response time30 mins
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Wyatt Lussier
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Keene, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Yes they did an exemplary job! Listened and very respectful. Great job with clean up and pick up. Very hard workers and we greatly appreciated what was done. Thank you very much!!"
Tree removal
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Heath baker
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Keene, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

I’ll give you what you want at a very fair price . Im not here to get rich off one job. I have years in the trades and can do just about anything

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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Keene, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

D.R Guilmette Landworks has extensive experience working with various areas of land developing. From building site preparation, to new patios for an existing home, our company can do it all.

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Knickerbocker enterprises
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Keene, NY and surrounding areas

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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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Riffle Lawn Care & More
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Keene, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We can mow up to 3.5 acres in under 2 hrs and we do stone mulch tree trimming and hedge trimming and other projects

Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa
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Ward Logging, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Keene, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spoke with Mike one day, excavation and new road complete two days later! A price, beyond fair, that I could afford! Honorable, decent men! Hire again for foundation! Great company!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hilltop Custom Landscape & Design - Home Facebook
4.5(
50
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Keene, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Darin and his crew at Hilltop were professional, courteous, knowledgeable and timely. Hilltop handled the excavation, permits, concrete pour, framing, electrical, roofing, siding, and finish of the garage project. It will definitely be an added value to my home. Hilltop did an excellent job, especially in the adverse winter conditions. I would absolutely hire Darin/Hilltop again. Darin was also excellent in communicating via email, text, and/or voice. This was a convenience to me as I do not have cell reception at work."
Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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High Tech Construction Co
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Keene, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So far everything went well. We have to wait for a big big rain to see if the leaks were repaired."
Facade Restoration - High Tech Construction Co
stoop restoration -high tech construction co
Wood Stoop
Limestone Stoop
brownstone stoop and facade restoration

+20

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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TruPoint Property Management LLC
4.7(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Keene, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He is exceptional young man, did what I asked him to do. Excellent cleaned up. Put everything away, was neat, he was friendly and just nice to deal with. I'm going to have him come back."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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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