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Jaguar Paving Corp.
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We pride our company on flexible pricing, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

New Asphalt Driveway with a new Edge (Belgian Blocks)
New Asphalt Driveway
New Asphalt Driveway
New Asphalt Driveway
Patio Pavers

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CLC Landscape & Construction
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \n

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Amcore I, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Amcore I, Inc. is one of New York's premiere general contractors, specializing in an array of expertise for all of your residential and commercial general contracting needs. We have several decades of experience in the industry, and are considered by many to be masters within our field. Regardless of the size and scope of your project, we ensure that it will be done to your specifications, on time, and within budget. We utilize the same personal degree of care and consideration on your own property that we do when working on our own. We pride ourselves upon quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service. Call today to schedule an initial consultation, as we are anxiously awaiting successfully completing your next dream project!

Building facade done by us
Building facade done by us
Response time2 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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OUR TEMENOS, LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Our mission at Our Temenos is to revolutionize the landscaping industry. \nOur Temenos is a worker-owned, landscaping firm offering ecologically centered design, execution and maintenance services across New York City and in the surrounding environs. We work in the public and private context with specialization in native, edible and educational gardens that build climate resilience while offering clients a space for rest and respite.\n\nAs professional stewards of the environment, it is our responsibility to transform landscapes into thriving ecosystems that inspire and sustain. Rooted in principles of ecological integrity, our commitment to sustainable practices and our integrative process extend our work beyond beautification. We cultivate resilient and regenerative outdoor spaces. We strive to be leaders in the ecological landscaping industry, making a positive impact on the communities we serve and the world we share.

From the door
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Rapid Fire Flood Restoration LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. \nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. \nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. \nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Vanwingerden Enterprise
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!

Lyfestyle Quality Contracting Corporation
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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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