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L J & A Construction Corporation
4.6(
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Serving Malverne, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"LJ&A they are real great workers clean and professional in what they do as they redid my bathroom and it came out great and the price was reasonable and great. Thank you to Lionel and his workers I would hire them over and over again and definitely recommend them to anyone i know to use them."
Modern Kitchen
Master Bath
Master Bathroom W. Standup Shower
paint wall
Finished

+62

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC
4.8(
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Serving Malverne, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a backup a few days before and wanted to determine if it was a simple clog or cesspool related. They sent out a tech (Jimmy) the same day. He located both cesspools and walked me through my options. He was honest and patient, answering all my questions along the way."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Greenovative Home Improvement
4.5(
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Serving Malverne, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Antonio, at Greenovative, was great. I really enjoyed his professionalism. He and his crew found creative ways to decrease the price of the project. We are happy we gave Greenovative this project. Honestly, we will use them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Supreme services of New York
New to Angi

Serving Malverne, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Supreme Services provides fast, reliable, and affordable junk removal, debris removal, cleanouts, and property cleanup. We’re committed to quality work, fair pricing, and excellent customer service.

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Junk in my Trunk
4.8(
90
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Serving Malverne, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went well. The two man team came within the scheduled appointment window, worked quickly, completed the removal quickly, and made sure that the area was clean before they departed. They were professional, willingly answered any questions, and were courteous. The appointment was made through Angie's list, the main office was quick to respond , schedule the appointment, and provided a site unseen estimate upon receiving a description of the materials to be removed that was pretty close to the final price."
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High Idle Excavation
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Serving Malverne, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

"I reached out to High Idle Excavation. I needed Land cleared , graded , and sloped to correct pitch. They also Installed 3 10x6 drywells with dome and lid Sanitary lite duty open grates. They were great and I would recommend them to any other home owners that want a great job done in a very reasonable time."
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Pool completion

+11

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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