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Avatar for Castlton Environmental Contractors, LLC
Castlton Environmental Contractors, LLC
4.8(
71
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with Castlton Environmental Contractors, LLC. From start to finish, they made the process smooth and stress-free. Bill and Jennifer handled all the permits and paperwork, which saved me a lot of time and hassle. The work was completed in a timely, efficient, and professional manner, and the crew left everything clean when they were done. I truly appreciate their clear communication and attention to detail?highly recommend!"
spill clean up
Vaccum Truck Services
clean up
clean up
tank removal

+12

Response time2 days
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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D&S Property Management
5.0(
5
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job taking down a few trees for us. They were efficient in the removal and clean up! The cost was reasonable. I definitely would recommend them if you need some yard work done!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RM Contracting & Excavation
5.0(
5
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Randolph was fantastic at every stage of our project to fully rework our driveway in Woodstock, which had apparently never been touched since it was first built 40 years ago. He gave us the best estimate in price, quality, and detail among 6 we solicited. When it came to doing the work, he was professional to an extreme, responsive to all our concerns, wise in responding to an unforeseen problem in repairing the drainage plan, and (as an unexpected bonus) artful in reshaping the driveway in a manner that improved the look of our entire site. You won't find a better partner for your project."
Response time12 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Optima Environmental Services, Inc.
4.7(
53
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was selling my house in NY and had an underground oil tank that needed to be abandoned properly prior to closing. I hired Optima Environmental to perform the job. The sales rep came out that day and walked down and discussed with me what needed to be done. I was in the process of moving when she came back and I signed the paperwork. I was then informed that a CO had never been obtained for the new oil tank which had been installed 3 years earlier. Working with the Optima Representative (Shelley) and the town, I was able to get the permit's needed and following the job (which was performed in one day, while I had already moved to my new residence in LA) and the inspection by the town I was able to get the CO's required for my closing. All the people I met and dealt with from Optima Environmental were very professional, helpful and courteous. The final project turned out great!!"
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Underground Removal
Backfilled to Grade

+2

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC
4.1(
150
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
Residental Oil Tank Removal
Locate buried tanks
Aboveground Oil Tank Installation
Response time1 day
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
4.1(
85
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent and professional work. Even when surprises surfaced throughout the project, Frank and the team handled everything very professional. Would hire again!"
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving

+140

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

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

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.

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.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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