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G & G Landscaping
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Melrose, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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
Falzo Landscaping
4.9(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Melrose, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Very well. Mike and crew were prompt, diligent, and hard working. Mike communicated well before and during the job. We had a young tree planted and some clearing and planting of several bushes as a backyard border. Clean up and overall appearance are great. Can't wait till spring!"
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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LDS EXCAVATING
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Melrose, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"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
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Melrose, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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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+7

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clear Path Property, LLC
3.3(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Melrose, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+38

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
A&M Property Maintenance and Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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.

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