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Joe's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

4.58(
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Joe's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

4.58(
80
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2003 years of experience

For all of your Plumbing and HVAC needs Joe's Plumbing Heating & A/C is here to get it done right the first time. Call us today and have us turn your house back into a home. Free estimates! We also accept major credit cards. Financing is available.

"Yes, trustworthy. I'll definitely use again in near future"

Shorna B on August 2023

For all of your Plumbing and HVAC needs Joe's Plumbing Heating & A/C is here to get it done right the first time. Call us today and have us turn your house back into a home. Free estimates! We also accept major credit cards. Financing is available.

"Yes, trustworthy. I'll definitely use again in near future"

Shorna B on August 2023

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Spence's Tree Care

4.64(
22
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Spence's Tree Care

4.64(
22
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2019 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"They were very quick to respond and followed through with everything they promised, work was top notch."

Richard S on October 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"They were very quick to respond and followed through with everything they promised, work was top notch."

Richard S on October 2025

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RM Contracting & Excavation

5.00(
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RM Contracting & Excavation

5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Randy arrived exactly when he said he would and, did a wonderful job. He kept me informed about what he was doing and completed the job quickly and well."

Ingrid K on July 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Randy arrived exactly when he said he would and, did a wonderful job. He kept me informed about what he was doing and completed the job quickly and well."

Ingrid K on July 2025

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Luzon Oil Co., Inc.

5.00(
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Luzon Oil Co., Inc.

5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1975 years of experience

With over 40 years of experience in the testing and abatement industry, Luzon Oil Co., Inc., are the experts you need to take care of your home. We specialize in testing and abatement services. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Luzon Oil Co., Inc., a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"I called several places before turning to Angie for help. Luzon gave me a quote over the phone, the first time we spoke. They came out the next morning, when they said they would, and did the job quickly and efficiently. Their technician was very friendly and a pleasure to work with. I would hire them again in a minute!"

Susan S on July 2024

With over 40 years of experience in the testing and abatement industry, Luzon Oil Co., Inc., are the experts you need to take care of your home. We specialize in testing and abatement services. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Luzon Oil Co., Inc., a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"I called several places before turning to Angie for help. Luzon gave me a quote over the phone, the first time we spoke. They came out the next morning, when they said they would, and did the job quickly and efficiently. Their technician was very friendly and a pleasure to work with. I would hire them again in a minute!"

Susan S on July 2024

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Mack Tree Service

4.88(
12
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Mack Tree Service

4.88(
12
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
2010 years of experience

Our team is passionate & professional and committed to providing the absolute best experience for our clients. Our obsession over cost, schedule, safety, and quality ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and with impeccable attention to detail. From beginning to end of every project, our goal is to bring every aspect and detail of our client's concept to reality. We believe that strong communication, integrity, organization and honesty are the principles that have given us such a trusted reputation in a competitive industry. We are proud of the work that we do, and passionate about bringing visions to life. Give us a call today!

"I failed to notice that the half of the tree that had not fallen onto my roof was very vulnerable to being blown down, possibly on my house, until the afternoon of the day they began work. They agreed to take that tree down as well, offering to do it the same day. They worked until 9 pm and completed all requested work."

Don S on September 2023

Our team is passionate & professional and committed to providing the absolute best experience for our clients. Our obsession over cost, schedule, safety, and quality ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and with impeccable attention to detail. From beginning to end of every project, our goal is to bring every aspect and detail of our client's concept to reality. We believe that strong communication, integrity, organization and honesty are the principles that have given us such a trusted reputation in a competitive industry. We are proud of the work that we do, and passionate about bringing visions to life. Give us a call today!

"I failed to notice that the half of the tree that had not fallen onto my roof was very vulnerable to being blown down, possibly on my house, until the afternoon of the day they began work. They agreed to take that tree down as well, offering to do it the same day. They worked until 9 pm and completed all requested work."

Don S on September 2023

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HNI Builders

5.00(
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HNI Builders

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2003 years of experience

Serving the Hudson Valley from new construction to emergency services. Our services begin with a free consultation and a detailed estimate. The end result will be a turn-key package, ready for your enjoyment. Check out our Instagram and website at www.HNIBuilders.com

"They contacted my rite away, came out within 2 days. Gave me a fair price and did a great job. They far exceeded my expectations. Great people to deal with from beginning to end. Would use them and recommend them in the future."

Russell G on March 2019

Serving the Hudson Valley from new construction to emergency services. Our services begin with a free consultation and a detailed estimate. The end result will be a turn-key package, ready for your enjoyment. Check out our Instagram and website at www.HNIBuilders.com

"They contacted my rite away, came out within 2 days. Gave me a fair price and did a great job. They far exceeded my expectations. Great people to deal with from beginning to end. Would use them and recommend them in the future."

Russell G on March 2019

HSD Enterprises, LLC

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HSD Enterprises, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
2003 years of experience

We have been in business since 2003. We specialized in poured concrete foundations and floors, as well as stamped, colored, concrete. We also do building site excavations. We guarantee your satisfaction, and work to make sure that each job is done right the first time. We put that in concrete!

We have been in business since 2003. We specialized in poured concrete foundations and floors, as well as stamped, colored, concrete. We also do building site excavations. We guarantee your satisfaction, and work to make sure that each job is done right the first time. We put that in concrete!

Gen-Plus

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Gen-Plus

5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our company specializes in sales, service and repair of home standby generator's. We are authorized dealers for Generac and Kohler brand generator's and are authorized to performed the warranty work on those units. We currently charge $70.00 per hour for travel and labor. We also offer a yearly reminder for your generator maintenance. Our company also specializes in electrical and excavation contracting.

"We lost power 4 times last winter so this felt like a real necessity. Work was done today and everything looks great. Professional workmen, well situated on property. We'll know how well it works with the first big storm."

Rich D on September 2018

Our company specializes in sales, service and repair of home standby generator's. We are authorized dealers for Generac and Kohler brand generator's and are authorized to performed the warranty work on those units. We currently charge $70.00 per hour for travel and labor. We also offer a yearly reminder for your generator maintenance. Our company also specializes in electrical and excavation contracting.

"We lost power 4 times last winter so this felt like a real necessity. Work was done today and everything looks great. Professional workmen, well situated on property. We'll know how well it works with the first big storm."

Rich D on September 2018

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Malcarne Contracting Inc

5.00(
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Malcarne Contracting Inc

5.00(
15
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Whether you are a homeowner or business, our team of professionals is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. We are no fly by night contractor by any stretch of the imagination. Malcarne Contracting is a full-service general contractor whose list of services is quite incomparable to most contractors you will find out there. Certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater, Mechanical Engineer, BPI Certified Envelope Professional, Heating Professional, Single & Multi Family Building Analyst, AC & Heat Pump Professional.

Whether you are a homeowner or business, our team of professionals is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. We are no fly by night contractor by any stretch of the imagination. Malcarne Contracting is a full-service general contractor whose list of services is quite incomparable to most contractors you will find out there. Certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater, Mechanical Engineer, BPI Certified Envelope Professional, Heating Professional, Single & Multi Family Building Analyst, AC & Heat Pump Professional.

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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.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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.

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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