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Elegant Lawn & Garden
4.7(
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Serving Lockport, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"They did a shed foundation for me and the work was oupstanding. Very neat and professional. It required a great deal of accuracy and it was perfect the contractor who put the shed on the foundation said it was absolutely perfect and I agree. I would absolutely hire them for any job."
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Pollenation Garden
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
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Smart N Sons Outdoor Construction LLC
4.9(
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Serving Lockport, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Tom was fantastic and recommend him with no hesitation. He transformed our yards into a paradise. Everyone that has seen his work at our home loves it. He kept the price reasonable and gave us good quality work and looked for deals. He trust has an eye for his job and loves what he is doing."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Martinez Land Clearing, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lockport, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Martinez Land Clearing, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated so give us a call today!

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Bravestone construction
New to Angi

Serving Lockport, NY and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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At Bravestone Construction, we provide reliable, high-quality construction and maintenance services for both residential and commercial clients. Our team is built on integrity, skilled craftsmanship, and a commitment to getting every job done right.\n\nFrom home improvements to commercial projects, we focus on efficiency, clear communication, and lasting results—no matter the size of the job.\n\nConsistency in service. Confidence in every result.\n

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Blackline Equipment Rental & Sales, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Lockport, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 days
Amp lawn care service
New to Angi

Serving Lockport, NY and surrounding areas

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Amp lawn care service is a full-service landscaping and excavation company dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces with precision, quality, and care. We specialize in everything from site preparation and grading to custom landscape design, hardscaping, drainage solutions, and property maintenance. With a strong focus on reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction, our experienced team uses modern equipment and expert techniques to ensure every project—big or small—is completed on time and built to last. Whether you’re improving your home’s curb appeal or preparing land for new construction, we bring the skill and attention to detail your project deserves.

Response time7 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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