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"Andre is very knowledgeable about the job. He not only fix the problem but also advise the necessary preventative action."

Victor P on April 2024

Big Plumbing and Heating, Inc., is your local contractor with over 20 years experience in taking care of all your needs. We do installs and service work for Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Call Today!

"Andre is very knowledgeable about the job. He not only fix the problem but also advise the necessary preventative action."

Victor P on April 2024


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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC

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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC

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Customers say: True professional
112 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

C2G Environmental has 20 years of experience removing, abandoning and installing underground and above ground storage tanks (heating oil tanks), as well as, remediating contaminated soils from leaking tanks. By choosing C2G Environmental, you can be assured that your environmental project will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We specialize in residential & commercial underground oil tanks and services. We are fully licensed and insured to perform all aspects of underground oil tanks removal, abandonment's and installations in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, plus soil and groundwater remediation.

"Excellent service. Crew arrived on time, performed the work in the estimated time, and did a really good job. They were very neat and left the area clean. I highly recommend C2G."

Roy C on October 2025

C2G Environmental has 20 years of experience removing, abandoning and installing underground and above ground storage tanks (heating oil tanks), as well as, remediating contaminated soils from leaking tanks. By choosing C2G Environmental, you can be assured that your environmental project will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We specialize in residential & commercial underground oil tanks and services. We are fully licensed and insured to perform all aspects of underground oil tanks removal, abandonment's and installations in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, plus soil and groundwater remediation.

"Excellent service. Crew arrived on time, performed the work in the estimated time, and did a really good job. They were very neat and left the area clean. I highly recommend C2G."

Roy C on October 2025


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PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC

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PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
151 local quotes requested

At Priority Cesspool we Install, service and maintaine cesspool & septic systems as well as providing sewer & drain cleaning services. Priority Cesspool is a full service cesspool, sewer & drain company. N.Y.S. Dec Lic # 1A-873 Member L.I.L.W.A. (L.I. Liquid Waste Ass.) Member B.B.B. Suffolk County License #44528-LW DBA of Clear River Environmental Service Corp

"Everything went well"

Jeanne D on August 2024

At Priority Cesspool we Install, service and maintaine cesspool & septic systems as well as providing sewer & drain cleaning services. Priority Cesspool is a full service cesspool, sewer & drain company. N.Y.S. Dec Lic # 1A-873 Member L.I.L.W.A. (L.I. Liquid Waste Ass.) Member B.B.B. Suffolk County License #44528-LW DBA of Clear River Environmental Service Corp

"Everything went well"

Jeanne D on August 2024


JT PLUMBING AND HEATING

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JT PLUMBING AND HEATING

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did the job well at a really fair price! I would definitely hire them again!"

Michael L on April 2024

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did the job well at a really fair price! I would definitely hire them again!"

Michael L on April 2024


And 1 Masonry

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And 1 Masonry

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And 1 Masonry has been in business for 25 years. We specialize in all types of concrete work. Foundations, driveways, sidewalks, anything with concrete we do. We also do excavations, land clearing and clean ups, demolition and all drainage work.

And 1 Masonry has been in business for 25 years. We specialize in all types of concrete work. Foundations, driveways, sidewalks, anything with concrete we do. We also do excavations, land clearing and clean ups, demolition and all drainage work.


C.M.J Excavation

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C.M.J Excavation

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Here at C.M.J Excavation we are family owned and treat our customer's as part of our family. We offer many services excavation, grading, land clearing, ponds and pools dug, demolition and rentals. Licensed and insured, free estimates Nassau and suffolk county. Best prices on long-island, we pride our self on customer service so gife us a a call.

Here at C.M.J Excavation we are family owned and treat our customer's as part of our family. We offer many services excavation, grading, land clearing, ponds and pools dug, demolition and rentals. Licensed and insured, free estimates Nassau and suffolk county. Best prices on long-island, we pride our self on customer service so gife us a a call.



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Cardinal Concrete & Paving

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Cardinal Concrete & Paving

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3 years of experience

Cardinal Concrete & Paving Inc. is a concrete and asphalt contractor specializing in poured concrete, asphalt and masonry. We offer stamped concrete, pavers, patios, stairs, retaining walls, foundations and foundation extensions, and much more. Call us for your free estimate satisfaction guaranteed.

Cardinal Concrete & Paving Inc. is a concrete and asphalt contractor specializing in poured concrete, asphalt and masonry. We offer stamped concrete, pavers, patios, stairs, retaining walls, foundations and foundation extensions, and much more. Call us for your free estimate satisfaction guaranteed.


"They did a great job. I had received ridiculous quotes from other companies, some of which wanted to charge $1,200 just to provide an estimate. Tony came to evaluate the job and provided and estimate quickly and then started the work the next day since he had an opening. He was very knowledgeable and provided good suggestions as to what could be done. Tony arranged about seven truck loads of dirt fill and two more loads of top soil. The grading looks great and was done timely. I would definitely recommend and use them again."

Aristotelis K on April 2023

Excavating, landscaping , Grading , resloping, land leveling, land clearing , back filling , dirt removal, demolition and trucking

"They did a great job. I had received ridiculous quotes from other companies, some of which wanted to charge $1,200 just to provide an estimate. Tony came to evaluate the job and provided and estimate quickly and then started the work the next day since he had an opening. He was very knowledgeable and provided good suggestions as to what could be done. Tony arranged about seven truck loads of dirt fill and two more loads of top soil. The grading looks great and was done timely. I would definitely recommend and use them again."

Aristotelis K on April 2023


Mike Petulla Contracting LLC

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Mike Petulla Contracting LLC

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We at Mike Petulla Contracting LLC strive to make your dream project a reality. We specialize in all types of masonry, including patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, fire pits, BBQ areas, pool patios, brick ovens, water drainage, excavation, etc. We are an owner-operated business with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Mike works personally on every job to make sure that the craftsmanship is top quality.

We at Mike Petulla Contracting LLC strive to make your dream project a reality. We specialize in all types of masonry, including patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, fire pits, BBQ areas, pool patios, brick ovens, water drainage, excavation, etc. We are an owner-operated business with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Mike works personally on every job to make sure that the craftsmanship is top quality.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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