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G & G Landscaping
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Serving Melrose, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"Remove three tall trees and brush from my yard. Great price, showed up on time and completed all work as agreed upon. Would definitely use them again in the future."
Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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LDS EXCAVATING
5.0(
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Serving Melrose, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"I highly recommend LDS! They responded promptly to my septic emergency, making time in their schedule between other visits to come by to assess the issue. They let me know exactly what was going on. They even showed me a camera view of what the pipes looked like and where they were failing. David provided several options to update my system which I plan to do with LDS in the future. He also explained what was needed to fix the current problem. They were onsite and completed the needed repair quickly. Other companies would only provide estimates to replace the entire system but LDS fixed the immediate issue to make it all work! Fair pricing, honest communication and prompt service."
Response time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Elements llc
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Serving Melrose, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"I hired Mike to remove a 150 ft row of overgrown brush that had an old fence running in the middle. The day of the job Mike arrived on time and had all the proper equipment for the job. He was able to complete this job in a day. After the removal he added top soil and graded my lawn so now the water runs to the road and doesn’t pool in my yard. He listen to what I wanted and gave his advice and I am thrilled with the result. I would highly recommend Mike."
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Response time3 days
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Clear Path Property, LLC
3.3(
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Serving Melrose, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clear Path Property did an awesome job! They removed our old concrete quickly and laid down fresh gravel that looks great and is super solid. They were super friendly, showed up on time, answered all of my questions, and and even completed the job ahead of schedule. I would highly recommend them and wouldn't hesitate to call them again if needed in the future."
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Response time1 day
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A&M Property Maintenance and Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Melrose, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"Mark Bonneau was very professional from start to finish. AM Provided a clear and accurate FREE quote, scheduled the job, adhered to the time frame specified, worked with me to make minor modifications to path lay out, and completed the work to my satisfaction and then some. Will be using AM for future landscaping projects and maintenance."
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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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