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D & R Pro Service Inc.
4.5(
30
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Queens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They did an incredible job, very professional, respectful, clean, and thorough. It was the best experience we had with a repair company. The person who came was very accommodating and pleasant. Great company, I will definitely be contacting you again for any other repair services!"
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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RHP Unlimited
4.3(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Queens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Mike for several jobs and 3 out of 4 were done very well. He apologized for the one job that did not go well and made amends for it, which I appreciated. He really wants to do right by his clients and as such, stays in touch with them from start to finish."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Neil's Construction, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Queens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Neil's Construction. The company is easy to communicate with. The reconstructional repairs were excellent. I like the quality and craftsmanship that was applied to the task. I will definitely hire Neil's Construction again and again."
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Belinquete
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Queens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I found David on Angie list and he got back to me immediately. I explained what I needed done and I had an estimate within3 hours. He is very affordable and was able to come the following week. They arrived on time. Very efficient, made sure everything was cleaned up before they left. I will be hiring him again for another project that I will be doing. Definitely hire him, you won't regretting it. You can see in the pictures what a great job he did. Thank you again David"
Response time1 day
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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OUR TEMENOS, LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Queens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Our Temenos to transform a restaurant for our Caribbean themed business anniversary celebration. Working with Rose and the team was phenomenal. From sharing images all the way from Costa Rica as inspiration, to loading in on time - they nailed it. Weâ d refer them again and again due to all the compliments of how their designs transformed the space."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

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