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Avatar for C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
5.0(
20
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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

"Excellent job of replacing garage floor at a reasonable cost. From the start I knew that Jimmy and his crew were reliable and would provide high quality workmanship and I was not disappointed. It is good to know that someone with his versatility is available for many other projects I have pending."
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 rate95%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carbone Construction
4.6(
11
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Response rate86%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hudson Valley Landscaping & Drainage
4.6(
32
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ridgeview Property Management
5.0(
12
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Couldn?t speak higher about the work done! They showed up exactly when they said they would. They removed 5 trees from my property, one of which was massive and very close to my house. There was a small gap in between my fence line they needed to fell the tree and they nailed it like it was nothing. I appreciated that they cleaned up all the fallen tree sights after and they cut up and stacked all the wood on my property since I?m planning on using it for the winter. 5 trees, 2 of which were tricky to drop, and they had it all done in about 3 hours?? VERY impressive! If I ever need more tree work done, this is the only company I?m calling"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
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New Image Property Maintenance, LLC
4.6(
10
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tim was quick to stop by to take a look at our property and within one day we had an estimate. We accepted it and within just a few days the work was completed. Tim is the foreman and was courteous, answered his phone every time I called and was lovely to work with. I would definitely use this company again in any future landscaping projects we need done."
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After
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+52

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
4.1(
85
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They paved my huge driveway in only two days and the outcome is excellent. Franklin arrived with a whole team of men and they worked very hard and did a quality job. I can totally recommend Villa and Sons and I will hire them again for another job in the spring."
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving

+140

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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