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East Ridge Landscaping Company, Inc.
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Millwood, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Russ returned my initial call promptly and showed up for the estimate at the day and time he said he would. Nice, polite crew who cleaned up everything. I was very pleased! Looking forward to working on another project with East Ridge!"
Response time2 days
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
4.1(
85
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Millwood, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Frank's crew expanded my driveway footprint, built beautiful stone retaining walls, and finished the job with the best paving work I have seen. A tip of the hat to the crew that was hard working and polite, and who worked through the extremely hot weather of late late August. Best Value out there. Thanks for the great work!"
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving

+140

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Fredy's Contracting, Inc.
4.4(
19
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Millwood, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I was given false information regarding the basement of the home I was purchasing. Fredy could have come out and cosigned the information and made a lot of money off of me. However, he was honest and told me that the areas that were identified as needing to be fixed really did not. He gave me some great solutions, alternatives, and insight. When I need help I will not hesitate to contact him. He is an honest many that is not looking to scam people. Thank you Fredy! There should be more hard working honest people like you!"
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Steps
 Project
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+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TNT Property Maintenance And Development
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Millwood, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tom and his team were excellent to work with. They really guided me throughout the entire process with my project. From the clearing, excavation and grading to the septic installation, they did a spectacular job for a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend them and will be using them again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Millwood, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed to fix our property after we hired the wrong company to do our initial work to our home. Elite was recommended to us and we knew right from the start that victor was going to straighten all the issues we were left with after terminating our first contractor. I was hesitant at first, but this company proved to me there are still honest, hardworking,experienced contractors left out there. We had a mess but not any more thanks to Victor. 10 out of 10 Lois M"
Stone patio
Stone patio
Patio and turf
Excavation
Excavation

+27

138 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 Millwood, 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

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.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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