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LDS EXCAVATING
5.0(
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Serving Lewis, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"David did an amazing job at replacing my septic. He was responsive and did it in a timely manner. Overall, the experience was great and would recommend him to anyone."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
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Wyatt Lussier
5.0(
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Serving Lewis, 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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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi

Serving Lewis, NY and surrounding areas

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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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Hilltop Custom Landscape & Design - Home Facebook
4.5(
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Serving Lewis, 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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Green Mountain Basement Solutions LLC
4.0(
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Serving Lewis, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work itself, the actual basement waterproofing appears to be working but our flood season hasn't come yet so, I'm reserving judgement. But, the way the work was done was a problem and the initial way that they got with the problem wasn't satisfactory. Eventually, months after work I did get some resolution but is wasn't a smooth transaction. We moved some of the finished portions of the basement to do their work and the way that that was handled was very sloppy and rushed, and very expensive to repair. And then, when the initial point of having somebody come and look at all my questions, it was not the owner, it was his foreman and it was not dealt within a professional manner. After 2 contacts, tried to explain what the problems were and has offered that they have an annual service to make sure that everything is working and there's a fee for that, though he offered 2 years of that with no cost, so that was a nice gesture. He tried to make up for the problems but like I said, there were problems."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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TruPoint Property Management LLC
4.7(
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Serving Lewis, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kemper did a great job with cleaning out our back yard. We just moved in to our home last year and the yard needed a lot of work. Kemper gave a fair estimate and showed up on time to get the job done. Highly recommend Trupoint."
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Owl Mountain Excavation
5.0(
3
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Serving Lewis, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have used Max for both residential and commercial work. Max is always easy to work with, he does exactly what he says he is going to do and has treated me fairly!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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.

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