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Miller Concrete and Excavation
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Montezuma, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

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"????? Great Experience with Miller Concrete & Excavation We hired Miller Concrete & Excavation for a residential concrete project and couldn?t be happier with the results. Ian and his crew were professional, on time, and did excellent work. The concrete looks great and the job site was left clean. If you want quality work from a contractor you can trust, I highly recommend Miller Concrete & Excavation / Miller Construction Group."
Concrete
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Recommended by52%of homeowners
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NXTGEN Lawn & Landscape
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Montezuma, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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"This was a professional team to work with. They communicated the work plan and got the job completed as quickly as possible while maintaining quality and performance. I’m very happy with the results of our backyard project and will hire this team for future work. Nancy Krupka"
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
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Hurst Wood Products LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Montezuma, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We manage the whole process, from the preliminary estimating to the final clean-up, with thorough attention to detail and open communication. I believe in working with people and keeping them informed every step of the way. Quality takes priority, either a job is done right or it's not worth doing at all. After all, this is a tailor- made service for you. \n

Response time5 hrs
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Lawton Land Management
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Montezuma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At Lawton Land Management, we specialize in professional forestry mulching and land clearing services for residential, commercial, agricultural, and recreational properties. Whether you're reclaiming overgrown land, clearing brush and small trees, creating trails, improving hunting property, or preparing a site for future use, we have the equipment and experience to get the job done right.\nAs a veteran-owned and operated business, we take pride in providing dependable service, honest communication, and quality workmanship on every project. Our forestry mulching process efficiently clears unwanted vegetation while leaving behind a natural layer of mulch, eliminating the need for burning or large debris piles.\n\n

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Over the Top Unlimited, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Montezuma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Over The Top Unlimited Inc. is a fully incorporated, licensed and insured excavation and proudly serving Parish, NY and the surrounding areas. Owned and operated by Michael Peters, the company brings over 20 years of hands-on industry experience to every residential and commercial project.\n\nWith a full fleet of heavy equipment and the expertise to handle projects of all sizes, Over The Top Unlimited Inc. specializes in excavation, septic system installation and replacement, foundations, basement and crawl space work, waterproofing, and encapsulation services. Whether preparing a site for new construction, replacing aging infrastructure, or solving drainage and foundation issues, Michael and his team deliver dependable workmanship built to last.\n\nFrom start to finish, clients can expect professionalism, efficiency, and quality results backed by decades of experience in the field.\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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