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Vanepps Construction

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Vanepps Construction

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The best contractor that I have ever hired.Very fast and responsible.Good cost and excellent service.I would hire them to do anything and will have them do any of the repairs that I need.I cannot emphasize too much that they are a cut above!"

Terrence W on June 2020

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The best contractor that I have ever hired.Very fast and responsible.Good cost and excellent service.I would hire them to do anything and will have them do any of the repairs that I need.I cannot emphasize too much that they are a cut above!"

Terrence W on June 2020


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Precision Grading

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Precision Grading

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Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Precision grading,is a premier site-preparation contractor serving the north country region. We provide a comprehensive suite of earthmoving services designed to take your project from raw land to a construction-ready pad. Our Core Services Include: Precision Grading: Ensuring optimal drainage and stable foundations. Excavation: Specialized digging for basements, footings, and utilities. Land Clearing: Professional removal of brush, trees, and debris. Trenching: Secure installation prep for water, sewer, and electrical lines. Equipped with a modern fleet and a crew of seasoned operators, we pride ourselves on solving complex site challenges while maintaining the highest safety standards in the industry.

Precision grading,is a premier site-preparation contractor serving the north country region. We provide a comprehensive suite of earthmoving services designed to take your project from raw land to a construction-ready pad. Our Core Services Include: Precision Grading: Ensuring optimal drainage and stable foundations. Excavation: Specialized digging for basements, footings, and utilities. Land Clearing: Professional removal of brush, trees, and debris. Trenching: Secure installation prep for water, sewer, and electrical lines. Equipped with a modern fleet and a crew of seasoned operators, we pride ourselves on solving complex site challenges while maintaining the highest safety standards in the industry.


Horton's Services, Inc.

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Horton's Services, Inc.

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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.



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Wilcox Basement Systems Inc

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Wilcox Basement Systems Inc

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36 years of experience

Wilcox Basement Systems, Inc. is your responsible and reputable local waterproofing company with over 30 years in the construction and basement waterproofing business. David Wilcox is the owner and has been an integral part of the Upstate Central New York Community for over 3 decades- His personal experience of building homes gives him vast knowledge in helping homeowners permanently correct their issues with basement seepage, crawlspace encapsulation and foundation repair. Wilcox Basement Systems, Inc. was built on David's own personal accountability and complete customer satisfaction. Wilcox Basement Systems waterproofing installations are backed by a transferable written warranty.

"What a truly great experience working with this local family company. My husband and I knew that we needed to redo the insulation and drainage in our basement and researched local companies. We were impressed with what we heard and read about Wilcox Basement Systems so contacted them for an estimate. After a very thorough inspection of our basement and a very detailed explanation of options, we decided to schedule them to redo the insulation in our basement with the basement to beautiful system. We also had a dehumidifier and a new sump pump with drainage added. One thing I loved about them is they showed up when they said they would, on time, and put in full days to make sure the job was getting done in a timely manner. Anne kept me up-to-date by text every single day to let me know what they’d completed and what was next in the queue. All interactions I had with every member of the family who worked at my home was genuine and pleasant. Wholeheartedly recommend them!"

Denise W on November 2025

Wilcox Basement Systems, Inc. is your responsible and reputable local waterproofing company with over 30 years in the construction and basement waterproofing business. David Wilcox is the owner and has been an integral part of the Upstate Central New York Community for over 3 decades- His personal experience of building homes gives him vast knowledge in helping homeowners permanently correct their issues with basement seepage, crawlspace encapsulation and foundation repair. Wilcox Basement Systems, Inc. was built on David's own personal accountability and complete customer satisfaction. Wilcox Basement Systems waterproofing installations are backed by a transferable written warranty.

"What a truly great experience working with this local family company. My husband and I knew that we needed to redo the insulation and drainage in our basement and researched local companies. We were impressed with what we heard and read about Wilcox Basement Systems so contacted them for an estimate. After a very thorough inspection of our basement and a very detailed explanation of options, we decided to schedule them to redo the insulation in our basement with the basement to beautiful system. We also had a dehumidifier and a new sump pump with drainage added. One thing I loved about them is they showed up when they said they would, on time, and put in full days to make sure the job was getting done in a timely manner. Anne kept me up-to-date by text every single day to let me know what they’d completed and what was next in the queue. All interactions I had with every member of the family who worked at my home was genuine and pleasant. Wholeheartedly recommend them!"

Denise W on November 2025



Downstream Construction

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Downstream Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Downstream Construction is a locally owned and operated company serving Upstate New York and the Adirondacks. We strive to build the highest quality custom homes and timber frames that will provide lasting comfort and beauty for generations. Through our passion to build sustainable homes we also design and install Solar Photovoltaic systems to help you achieve energy independence, reduce your environmental impact, and ensure a worthy financial investment.

Downstream Construction is a locally owned and operated company serving Upstate New York and the Adirondacks. We strive to build the highest quality custom homes and timber frames that will provide lasting comfort and beauty for generations. Through our passion to build sustainable homes we also design and install Solar Photovoltaic systems to help you achieve energy independence, reduce your environmental impact, and ensure a worthy financial investment.


Steve Kotarys Home Improvements Plus

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Steve Kotarys Home Improvements Plus

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37 years of experience

We have been locally owned and operated for 25years! We personally offer a guarantee on all workmanship- and services provided, that is one thing you should never go without! We stand behind our workand our GUARANTEE! since we are local you can always find us! We have a number of 7 employees. We are also a member of the BBB.

We have been locally owned and operated for 25years! We personally offer a guarantee on all workmanship- and services provided, that is one thing you should never go without! We stand behind our workand our GUARANTEE! since we are local you can always find us! We have a number of 7 employees. We are also a member of the BBB.


CNJ CONTRACTING CO

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CNJ CONTRACTING CO

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23 years of experience

CNJ Contracting Co. was established in April of 2002, We have serviced a wide variety of customers from the everyday residential customer to the large commercial chain stores. Every service is provided with Quality, Pride and Commitment. We have a tremendous work record as we use only the best Quality materials and the most Knowledgeable Staff in the industry! We stand Behind our work!!!

CNJ Contracting Co. was established in April of 2002, We have serviced a wide variety of customers from the everyday residential customer to the large commercial chain stores. Every service is provided with Quality, Pride and Commitment. We have a tremendous work record as we use only the best Quality materials and the most Knowledgeable Staff in the industry! We stand Behind our work!!!


Diamond C Excavating & Design

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Diamond C Excavating & Design

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9 years of experience

Diamond C Excavating & Design strives for customer satisfaction and professionalism. We specialize in all excavation aspects, landscaping and design, land clearing, concrete, snow and ice management, and much more!

Diamond C Excavating & Design strives for customer satisfaction and professionalism. We specialize in all excavation aspects, landscaping and design, land clearing, concrete, snow and ice management, and much more!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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