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Horton's Services, Inc.

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Horton's Services, Inc.

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25 years of experience
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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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The Earthworks Group LLC

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The Earthworks Group LLC

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O.S.H.A. Certified D.E.C Certifications Professional Operators Training Certification With 35 Years of combined experience, our family-run business would love to handle your service needs with safety at the forefront, followed by quality and expertise. We handle all sorts of landscaping; from total surface regrading, to land clearing and foundation excavation. Our service scope also includes driveway, septic, and leach field installations. Looking forward to having a conversation with you and answering any questions you may have.

"Right from the start this company was easy to work with. They were always friendly and professional. I would definitely use them for any other project and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you "

Robin F on November 2025

O.S.H.A. Certified D.E.C Certifications Professional Operators Training Certification With 35 Years of combined experience, our family-run business would love to handle your service needs with safety at the forefront, followed by quality and expertise. We handle all sorts of landscaping; from total surface regrading, to land clearing and foundation excavation. Our service scope also includes driveway, septic, and leach field installations. Looking forward to having a conversation with you and answering any questions you may have.

"Right from the start this company was easy to work with. They were always friendly and professional. I would definitely use them for any other project and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you "

Robin F on November 2025

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DB Excavating

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DB Excavating

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4 years of experience

Consulting in all construction, excavation for driveways ponds or pools, demolition of building, grading, gravel/stone driveway installation or repair, and more.

Consulting in all construction, excavation for driveways ponds or pools, demolition of building, grading, gravel/stone driveway installation or repair, and more.

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Grass Assassins LLC

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Grass Assassins LLC

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Excavation, Hardscaping, Hydroseeding, and demolition are just a few things we at Grass Assassins have specialized in for over 9 years. Working with many commercial contracts including AppleBees, Hampton, Wingate, and more. We have created a strong client base and reputation

Excavation, Hardscaping, Hydroseeding, and demolition are just a few things we at Grass Assassins have specialized in for over 9 years. Working with many commercial contracts including AppleBees, Hampton, Wingate, and more. We have created a strong client base and reputation

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Cookinham Construction

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Cookinham Construction

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Cookinham Construction is owner operated out of the Deerfield, NY area. I can take on any job your home needs except for roofing. I take pride in all of my work and I guarantee customer satisfaction. I started working with my grandfather at a young age. Working is my life and I want nothing more that my business to be successful. Please call us or click for an estimate today!

"Cody is the best. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. Great work job well done. I’m keeping him on speed dial. 5??????????"

Thalia W on January 2022

Cookinham Construction is owner operated out of the Deerfield, NY area. I can take on any job your home needs except for roofing. I take pride in all of my work and I guarantee customer satisfaction. I started working with my grandfather at a young age. Working is my life and I want nothing more that my business to be successful. Please call us or click for an estimate today!

"Cody is the best. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. Great work job well done. I’m keeping him on speed dial. 5??????????"

Thalia W on January 2022

Battaglia Landscaping

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Battaglia Landscaping

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Founded in 1993, we offer landscape design, lawn and landscape installation, hardscape construction and comprehensive lawn and landscape maintenance programs. We also offer a landscaping supply store for all you do-it-yourselfers. We offer bulk mulch, stone, top soil, pool supplies, and just about every tool you need to keep your yard looking great all year long. Our goal is to always provide clients like you with the highest quality landscape solutions to meet your design preferences and budget. We strive to maintain clients’ loyalty by demonstrating our professional abilities in every aspect of your landscaping needs All of our work includes a one-year warranty for installed lawn and landscape products.

Founded in 1993, we offer landscape design, lawn and landscape installation, hardscape construction and comprehensive lawn and landscape maintenance programs. We also offer a landscaping supply store for all you do-it-yourselfers. We offer bulk mulch, stone, top soil, pool supplies, and just about every tool you need to keep your yard looking great all year long. Our goal is to always provide clients like you with the highest quality landscape solutions to meet your design preferences and budget. We strive to maintain clients’ loyalty by demonstrating our professional abilities in every aspect of your landscaping needs All of our work includes a one-year warranty for installed lawn and landscape products.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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