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Avatar for Digworx Services Inc.
Digworx Services Inc.
4.9(
59
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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend this company; Slade was very professional; great job removing my above ground pool and surrounding area; on time and great clean up."
Sediment load out
Dewatering
Excavation
excavation
Composite road

+88

Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC
4.1(
150
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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C2G did a great job with replacing a buried oil tank with an above ground Roth tank. They were in on time, came prepared and completed the job quickly. They were also the only company that we came by that offered to remove the abandoned tank too."
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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Sebonac Creek Landscape
4.6(
9
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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are in the middle of repairing our lawn which was destroyed by grubs and moles. Max has been treating and seeding it. It is looking better each day. He hasn't finished, but I have no doubt that it will be wonderful when he's done."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Limitless Landworks
5.0(
4
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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What started as a simple top soil delivery ended as a new driveway install. Initially, my husband hired Sean of Limitless Landworks to deliver some top soil. He made such a positive impression on us that we decided to have him install a much needed new gravel driveway. From the initial excavation to the final laying of the gravel, everything was handled professionally, the service was exceptional, and the final product was better than we could have imagined. Sean is very knowledgeable, a hard worker, has impeccable attention to detail, is an excellent communicator and a super nice guy! We couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience!"
Driveway Installation
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SMG Home Services
5.0(
14
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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very happy with the work completed in our home today by SMG Home Services. The workers were professional and focused, and they finished the job quickly and efficiently. Results were excellent: spackling and exterior work was exemplary, and it was evident that attention to detail was a top priority. That is not all. Out of the four companies that we contacted for an estimate, SMG was the first to communicate via telephone (rather than text) and they were willing to come out the same day to talk over what we needed. A big thank you to Charlie, Jose and Marvin! We hope to see them soon again for our next job."
Finished trim work
Finished trim work
Apartment Renovation
Front Portico
Pool Deck (5x18)

+103

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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A-1 Tank Removals and Installations
4.6(
222
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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired A-1 Tank Removals and Installations to replace my leaky oil tank located in my basement. A-1 is a 3 generation family owned business. Service was excellent. Joe and his son were very professional. They were on time and very careful to cover my floor and stairs. They were meticulous with their work and everything was completed in about 5 hours. Clean up was also good both in my basement and outside my house."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Buchanan LandWorks, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Buchanan LandWorks LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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