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Avatar for G & G Landscaping
G & G Landscaping
4.9(
129
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The two young men did a great job trimming and shaping my shrubs. As well as cleaning and taking away all of the cuttings. Very friendly and I would hire them again. Thank you G&G Landscaping"
Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Flower Excavating
3.8(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I had to follow up two to three times to get the date set to start the job. The job was done fairly quickly and satisfied with outlook. However, they left trim and rods in the yard from drainage bed. My expectation is for a hired company to clean up afterward."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ali's Landscaping & Property Services
5.0(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"From the first estimate to the final cleanup, the whole experience was great! They were professional and showed up when they said they would. They completely transformed our yard with new landscaping, mulch beds, and trimming, and everything looks clean and polished. Fair pricing for the amount of work. We’ve already had neighbors asking who did our landscaping. Highly recommend!"
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawrence Davis Contracting Inc
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Lawrence was an excellent contractor, he contacted and coordinated with the gas company and with Galloway co-op. He checked in regularly with me and even tried to get a temporary tank when it was discovered that my propane levels would not last until the delivery date. He wasted no time and came early to start excavation a day before delivery and that a great job burying and leveling the Earth after the tank was installed. Very professional, would recommend."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capri Precision Landscaping
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rotterdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Capri Precision Landscaping 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.\nIt can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job, but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you are going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs, and different schedules. We are not only here to turn your ideas into reality, but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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