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Avatar for The Earthworks Group LLC
The Earthworks Group LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Rome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had a great experience with Earthworks! They were super professional, on time and neat, and they kept everything within my budget. The work was top-notch and they did an overall excellent job. I highly recommend them."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Ames Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very Professional , they did a fantastic job removing dead ash trees and cleaning up after .... They accommodated my specific times of coming to give me the quote and then as promised they called ahead and showed up and worked the whole time they were here. ... Very satified with the job.... and the price...... my neighbors noticed the work they did also and they were impressed.... I found them in the Clipper Magazine and glad of it.... What a great team working well together..... Thank you!!!!!!"
Tree trimming
Tree trimming
Lot clearing start
Lot clearing middle
Lot clearing finished

+17

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brancato Stump Grinding
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Rome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Project was completed to my complete satisfaction and a fair price."
Before and Afters
Before and Afters
Stump grinding
Response time2 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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AJM LAND PROS LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Rome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"This business is built on customer service and getting the job done right, very pleased with the work that was done which included a few stumps removed and brush clearing and grading for a driveway. I would recommend this business to anyone who wants the job done right in a timely manner. 10/10 experience."
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Magee's Lawn & Gardens
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Would 1000% recommend! The attention to detail, care of property as if was there own, top notch customer service and responsiveness set this company apart! I have already booked several projects and annual lawn service with them!"
Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Adirondack Landscaping
4.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The owner was very personable and came when he said that he would. He did a very efficient job and it was well worth the money!"
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Before Landscaping
After Landscaping
Before Landscaping
Before Landscaping

+40

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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