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Avatar for C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
5.0(
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C2G was excellent during the entire process. they had a quote to my in less than 24 hours and promptly answered my questions when I called them. Once I selected them they were able to schedule the job just a few days out and I could not have been more satisfied with the outcome. The two workers who did the job were knowledgeable and respectful. In over 20 years of home ownership I would have to say this was the best experience I ever had with a home contractor."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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High Tech Concrete & Excavation, Inc
4.9(
36
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"High Tech Concrete&Excavation wow! The experience of a life time. Donna, Jimmy and company . I would recommend this company for any job needed. Their work is impeccable they are on point with all your needs. All questions answered they go over and beyond. TRUE PROFESSIONALS!!"
Commercial flat work NYC
Flat work in NYC
Flat work in NYC
Flat work in NYC
Flat work in NYC

+167

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GMC Landscape and Cleaning Services, LLC
4.8(
81
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired GMC to install a retaining wall and stone walkway. The job was completed on time and the attention to detail was excellent. I would certainly recommend them and hire them again in the future."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carbone Construction
4.6(
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very lucky to find Joe. We were in dire need to renovate our new home. He did an excellent job with our bathroom renovation. He gave us creative thoughts and ideas on how to save money and useful input on our design. He is very detailed about his work and has very good at carpentry skills.he is a very nice person and very professional. I would definitely recommend Joe for any home-improvement projects"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cruger Contracting LLC
5.0(
32
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"James did a phenomenal job. He cleared a large bluestone planter, mulched and planted a beautiful variety of perennials. He planted new azalea bushes in 2 other locations and everything looks amazing. His work was meticulously done. We are very pleased with how everything turned out, and will be calling James Cruger LLC for future work. Highly recommended."
Existing Porch Before Demo
Unilock Patio Install
Backyard Before Grading
Back Yard Before Grading
Backyard After Grading and Lawn Install

+7

Response time9 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Hudson Valley Landscaping & Drainage
4.6(
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"After my wife and I interviewed other contractors to rectify a very difficult basement flooding problem, we met with Marc the owner of this company: (HVL&D). Everything had to be done; repairing the foundation, creating inside drains and installing two sump pumps are only some of the things that had to be done. We are a working family who has done most of all home repair work ourselves, but knew when we had met our match. HVL&D had ALL equipment needed and was able to get all the parts needed very fast! He not only accomplished what he set out to do but re-landscaped everywhere all his crew worked and went above what we paid them to do. They were extremely neet and professional. These are the guys to call for any water issues in the yard and home. Will probably have them build a deck for us when ready! VERY capable folks. They give you what you pay for!"
Walkway
Tree take down
Finger Drains
Walkway and Steps
Tree take down

+31

Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ridgeview Property Management
5.0(
14
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had planned on having the shrubs trimmed by this pro, but my brother in law did it for me. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that may need landscaping. He was very knowledgeable and very courteous when he arrived at my home."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
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Donaldson Property Management LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick reached out w/in the hour of putting in my request for service needed. He was very nice. Answered all our questions. Made it simple and complicated free. Showed up on time to drop off the dumpster. Left it exactly where we asked. Picked it up on time. He was pleasant and honest. We already scheduled another day with Donaldson Property Management LLC to come back. They are our dumpster company!"
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Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, 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.

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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