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Avatar for Terra Ferma Contracting, LLC
Terra Ferma Contracting, LLC
4.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Mamaroneck, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Oscar and his team did an exceptional job on our home’s masonry projects including repairing our stone steps and foundation. His team did the job perfectly. They are personable, responsive, neat and do superior work. I would hire again and recommend."
Process
Pergola
Unilock pavers outdoor Ligthing
Unilock pavers
Patio

+7

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Elite Development Creations
3.6(
36
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Mamaroneck, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Last spring I decided to build a new stone patio and kitchen and selected Elite Development to do our project. They were not the cheapest but it was clear to us that these guys know what they are doing. From layout, to construction, to final turf and plantings they knocked it out of the park. Could not be happier and would not hesitate to hire them again. Alan F"
Stone patio
Stone patio
Patio and turf
Excavation
Excavation

+27

71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Pro Pavers Masonry and Design LLC
4.3(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mamaroneck, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"ProPavers did an excellent job. We hired them for 3 projects. They put pavers down in the front and back and built a huge retaining wall on the side of our property and everything turned out beautiful. He did exactly what he said he was going to do for the exact price he originally quoted. Very pleasant to work with."
outdoor patio
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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