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Avatar for Clean Collection, Inc.
Clean Collection, Inc.
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Serving Plainview, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found them to be very friendly and respectful. When they arrived they had a team of people to help complete the task. The gentlemen in charge was a real stand up guy. The work done was demolishing and disposal of a patio. It was made of mostly concrete/cement. Some dirt. The price did fluctuate a bit, but in honesty they had to perform a couple tons of work. Also during this pandemic local businesses have struggled so it was good to support a local business with work. I would recommend them to others in the future."
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+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Starkie Brothers Landscaping Inc
4.9(
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Serving Plainview, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I love my backyard! John Starkie drew up the landscape design plans and kept me informed before, during and after planting. All work was completed in only 2 days including a repair to my patio pavers. He is passionate and educated about what he does and makes sure you know how to maintain your landscape. Johns crew removed a tree stump for free just to improve the look of the project. All work exceeded my expectation!!!"
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+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC
4.8(
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Serving Plainview, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a backup a few days before and wanted to determine if it was a simple clog or cesspool related. They sent out a tech (Jimmy) the same day. He located both cesspools and walked me through my options. He was honest and patient, answering all my questions along the way."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Lorenzo Napolitano Construction Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Plainview, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent job, all work expertly done and met all promises. Work done on time and went above and beyond. Even did some work that was not part of the project. Would gladly recommend."
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Patio finished

+72

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZENR Junk Removal
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Serving Plainview, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"????? Amazing service from ZenR Junk Removal! I had junk piled up in my garage from the floor all the way to the ceiling, and ZenR Junk Removal came in and completely transformed the space. They were professional, hardworking, and made the whole process incredibly easy. Now my garage is finally cleared out, and my dogs actually have a clean, comfortable place to sleep because I converted the entire garage into a massive doghouse for them. Seeing the finished space and knowing my pups can enjoy it makes me so happy. I highly recommend ZenR Junk Removal to anyone who needs reliable, efficient, and friendly junk removal service. They truly go above and beyond!"
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Shoreline Property Works
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Serving Plainview, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Welcome to Shoreline Property Works and Smart Living—your trusted partner for home repairs, upgrades, and smart home solutions. From everyday maintenance and expert handyman services to thoughtful improvements, custom installations, and seamless home automation. We keep your home connected, looking its best, and operating at its highest level.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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