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Horton's Services, Inc.

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Horton's Services, Inc.

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25 years of experience
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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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The Earthworks Group LLC

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The Earthworks Group LLC

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1 years of experience

O.S.H.A. Certified D.E.C Certifications Professional Operators Training Certification With 35 Years of combined experience, our family-run business would love to handle your service needs with safety at the forefront, followed by quality and expertise. We handle all sorts of landscaping; from total surface regrading, to land clearing and foundation excavation. Our service scope also includes driveway, septic, and leach field installations. Looking forward to having a conversation with you and answering any questions you may have.

"Right from the start this company was easy to work with. They were always friendly and professional. I would definitely use them for any other project and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you "

Robin F on November 2025

O.S.H.A. Certified D.E.C Certifications Professional Operators Training Certification With 35 Years of combined experience, our family-run business would love to handle your service needs with safety at the forefront, followed by quality and expertise. We handle all sorts of landscaping; from total surface regrading, to land clearing and foundation excavation. Our service scope also includes driveway, septic, and leach field installations. Looking forward to having a conversation with you and answering any questions you may have.

"Right from the start this company was easy to work with. They were always friendly and professional. I would definitely use them for any other project and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you "

Robin F on November 2025


Consulting in all construction, excavation for driveways ponds or pools, demolition of building, grading, gravel/stone driveway installation or repair, and more.


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Grass Assassins LLC

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Grass Assassins LLC

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Excavation, Hardscaping, Hydroseeding, and demolition are just a few things we at Grass Assassins have specialized in for over 9 years. Working with many commercial contracts including AppleBees, Hampton, Wingate, and more. We have created a strong client base and reputation

Excavation, Hardscaping, Hydroseeding, and demolition are just a few things we at Grass Assassins have specialized in for over 9 years. Working with many commercial contracts including AppleBees, Hampton, Wingate, and more. We have created a strong client base and reputation


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STARR Property Services

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STARR Property Services

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4 years of experience

STARR Property Services is the new "non-wireless" division of STARR Tower Solutions, LLC. We offer a full selection of residential and light commercial property maintenance and construction services. With multiple in-house crews, responsive office staff, and countless strategic partners we can meet your needs with outstanding professionalism, great response times, and the best quality.

STARR Property Services is the new "non-wireless" division of STARR Tower Solutions, LLC. We offer a full selection of residential and light commercial property maintenance and construction services. With multiple in-house crews, responsive office staff, and countless strategic partners we can meet your needs with outstanding professionalism, great response times, and the best quality.


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Cookinham Construction

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Cookinham Construction

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Cookinham Construction is owner operated out of the Deerfield, NY area. I can take on any job your home needs except for roofing. I take pride in all of my work and I guarantee customer satisfaction. I started working with my grandfather at a young age. Working is my life and I want nothing more that my business to be successful. Please call us or click for an estimate today!

"Cody is the best. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. Great work job well done. I’m keeping him on speed dial. 5??????????"

Thalia W on January 2022

Cookinham Construction is owner operated out of the Deerfield, NY area. I can take on any job your home needs except for roofing. I take pride in all of my work and I guarantee customer satisfaction. I started working with my grandfather at a young age. Working is my life and I want nothing more that my business to be successful. Please call us or click for an estimate today!

"Cody is the best. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. Great work job well done. I’m keeping him on speed dial. 5??????????"

Thalia W on January 2022



Diamond C Excavating & Design

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Diamond C Excavating & Design

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9 years of experience

Diamond C Excavating & Design strives for customer satisfaction and professionalism. We specialize in all excavation aspects, landscaping and design, land clearing, concrete, snow and ice management, and much more!

Diamond C Excavating & Design strives for customer satisfaction and professionalism. We specialize in all excavation aspects, landscaping and design, land clearing, concrete, snow and ice management, and much more!


Exceptional property services contracting and excavation

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Exceptional property services contracting and excavation

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7 years of experience

With over 30 years experience, Exceptional Property Services is there to take care of your homeowner needs. Whether you need your furnace, or hot water heater replaced, or possibly a leaky roof, maybe a week floor. Anything you could possibly need is covered by Exceptional Property Services. Maybe you have an idea for a new construction, Exceptional Property Services are the one’s to call. We are dedicated to providing the absolute best service to our clients no matter how big or small the task. Fully insured and ready to take on even the toughest, dirtiest and most undesirable jobs, so you don’t have to.

With over 30 years experience, Exceptional Property Services is there to take care of your homeowner needs. Whether you need your furnace, or hot water heater replaced, or possibly a leaky roof, maybe a week floor. Anything you could possibly need is covered by Exceptional Property Services. Maybe you have an idea for a new construction, Exceptional Property Services are the one’s to call. We are dedicated to providing the absolute best service to our clients no matter how big or small the task. Fully insured and ready to take on even the toughest, dirtiest and most undesirable jobs, so you don’t have to.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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.

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

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