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Avatar for Minimally Invasive Tree Removal
Minimally Invasive Tree Removal
4.8(
74
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Minimally Invasive Tree Removal was not only professional but the estimate process was on time and written, they were very well equipped and performed the job in the time as expressed and where absolutely adaptable to changes. clean up was great and so was the price. Would definitely use it again and recommend it."
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2022 Tree Removal Pics

+7

Response time2 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for G & G Landscaping
G & G Landscaping
4.9(
129
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The two young men did a great job trimming and shaping my shrubs. As well as cleaning and taking away all of the cuttings. Very friendly and I would hire them again. Thank you G&G Landscaping"
Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Flower Excavating
3.8(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I had to follow up two to three times to get the date set to start the job. The job was done fairly quickly and satisfied with outlook. However, they left trim and rods in the yard from drainage bed. My expectation is for a hired company to clean up afterward."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Dumpster Daddy, LLC
Dumpster Daddy, LLC
5.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing service from Tim and his team. I needed three trees removed from my property and he got back to me quickly for an estimate, then just as quick to schedule the appointment. The trees were removed safely and it was amazing to see how quickly and efficiently they worked. My yard looks amazing and now it can be better utilized without the massive trees in the way. I canâ t wait for fall and not to have to spend days raking leaves from my yard! It was definitely worth every penny to make my yard safer without the trees. Iâ d recommend anyone who needs any of the services they provide to go with Dumpster Daddy over anyone else."
Junk removal
Let us do the dirty work
Shed Removal
Shed Removal
10 yard dumpster

+7

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Ali's Landscaping & Property Services
Ali's Landscaping & Property Services
5.0(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ali and his team did a wonderful job redoing my foundation planting as well as fixing the areas around my mailbox, trees and light fixture. Also reseeded my grass. Hard working, polite and very nice young men - and affordable. Highly recommend."
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clear Path Property, LLC
3.8(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brendan was friendly and very quick to respond. He gave a few options at different price points for a gravel driveway and the estimates were very detailed. He was able to schedule it quickly and had everything done in a day while still being a perfectionist. I will be using him in the future and recommending him to others!"
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During install
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+38

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
4.7(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Everything Green for leaf clean up and gutter cleaning. They came a week later than anticipated after follow up but did a great job with clean up/gutter cleaning at a fair price."
Patio
Seat Wall
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+29

Response time2 days
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

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