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Avatar for RM Contracting & Excavation
RM Contracting & Excavation
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Leeds, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Randy was everything you would want in a contractor. He showed up on time worked hard and he did more than we agreed to! He was knowledgeable eager and efficient. If I need for his services arises again, I will call him right away."
Response time12 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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All Elements llc
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Leeds, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"I never used Angi but so glad I did. All Elements llc came to my rescue. As a disabled Veteran I can not move much and needed a recliner sofa removed quick since a new one was being delivered within a few days. Angi sent me Mike from All Elements. I called he was so accommodated and said no worries. He came with his fiancee and they were so friendly, helpful and just wonderful people. I will be hiring them again in the Spring to help with my storage unit. I knew I was in good hands and was such a relief to have met Mike. Now I can sleep better at night."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Spence's Tree Care
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Leeds, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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"They removed two gigantic trees at my house in Saugerties and another tree at my farm at Greenville NY. It’s very easy to deal with them and they charge very reasonable price. I would strongly recommend them."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Seetin Design Group Inc
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Leeds, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Seetin Design Group provides professional land clearing, forestry mulching, excavation, grading, gravel driveway installation, trail building, and full site preparation services throughout the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas.\n\nWe specialize in clearing overgrown properties, removing brush and vegetation, cutting access trails, building gravel driveways, and preparing land for homes, barns, shops, and recreational properties. Our equipment allows us to efficiently handle wooded terrain, steep areas, long access roads, and large rural properties.\n\nServices include land clearing, forestry mulching, brush removal, stump removal, excavation, grading, gravel driveway construction and repair, trail building, access road construction, drainage improvements, culvert installation, and building site preparation.\n\nOur modern equipment fleet includes John Deere compact track loaders, excavators, forestry mulching attachments, and dump trucks designed to complete land development projects efficiently. Whether you need property cleared, a driveway cut into a wooded parcel, trails opened through your land, or a building site prepared for construction, we have the equipment and experience to handle the project.\n\nWe frequently work with property owners, landowners, builders, and contractors throughout the Hudson Valley who need reliable excavation and site work for residential and rural projects.\n\nIn addition to land services, Seetin Design Group operates a full custom metal fabrication shop producing structural steel, railings, stair systems, gates, and architectural metalwork for residential and commercial construction.\n\nFrom small property clearing projects to full site preparation for homes, barns, driveways, and access roads, Seetin Design Group delivers dependable equipment, experienced operators, and professional results.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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