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Roe Jan Construction & Excavation
5.0(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Randy was everything you would want in a contractor. He showed up on time worked hard and he did more than we agreed to! He was knowledgeable eager and efficient. If I need for his services arises again, I will call him right away."
Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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All Elements llc
5.0(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Mike to remove a 150 ft row of overgrown brush that had an old fence running in the middle. The day of the job Mike arrived on time and had all the proper equipment for the job. He was able to complete this job in a day. After the removal he added top soil and graded my lawn so now the water runs to the road and doesn’t pool in my yard. He listen to what I wanted and gave his advice and I am thrilled with the result. I would highly recommend Mike."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mack Tree Service
4.3(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great tree removal! I can’t even tell the tree was even there! Hard working staff & better pricing than any previous quote I received. Will be using them again in the future and highly recommend."
Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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SMS Paving
3.9(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional! Customer friendly and extremely helpful. Work crew was courteous and dependable while finishing the job on time and as promised.. The work was done well and met even exceeded my expectations."
New Driveway in Progress
Top Soil Delivered
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Murphy’s Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

"Murphy's Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business."

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Riffle Lawn Care & More
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Philmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Absolutely fabulous! I had an overgrown lawn about 3ft high and they didn’t even blink! Just said no problem! They were also the only people I called that actually answered their phone.& I didn’t have to leave a msg with a computer prompt that kept cutting me off. They even came to ck out the job first. It was a huge job and they are miracle workers. I will be utilizing their services for years to come. 10 stars! Definitely recommend them."
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

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