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Avatar for Terra Ferma Contracting, LLC
Terra Ferma Contracting, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Rye, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Oscar and his team did an exceptional job on our home’s masonry projects including repairing our stone steps and foundation. His team did the job perfectly. They are personable, responsive, neat and do superior work. I would hire again and recommend."
Process
Pergola
Unilock pavers outdoor Ligthing
Unilock pavers
Patio

+7

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
4.1(
85
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Serving Rye, 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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Belinquete
5.0(
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Serving Rye, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I found David on Angie list and he got back to me immediately. I explained what I needed done and I had an estimate within3 hours. He is very affordable and was able to come the following week. They arrived on time. Very efficient, made sure everything was cleaned up before they left. I will be hiring him again for another project that I will be doing. Definitely hire him, you won't regretting it. You can see in the pictures what a great job he did. Thank you again David"
Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Elite Development Creations
3.6(
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Serving Rye, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Last spring I decided to build a new stone patio and kitchen and selected Elite Development to do our project. They were not the cheapest but it was clear to us that these guys know what they are doing. From layout, to construction, to final turf and plantings they knocked it out of the park. Could not be happier and would not hesitate to hire them again. Alan F"
Stone patio
Stone patio
Patio and turf
Excavation
Excavation

+27

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Pro Pavers Masonry and Design LLC
4.3(
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Serving Rye, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Helton from Pro Pavers was fantastic. The communication, proper contracts and friendliness was great to work with. Will work with him in the future and highly recommend."
outdoor patio
Response time2 days
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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BTJ DEMO LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rye, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"BTJ demo were great they did an amazing job demoing my old shed and installing a new one. They were quick and efficient. I’ll certainly be giving then a call for any future work"
Retaining wall
Cleared trees and brush
Response time1 hour
Response rate100%
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Eden Farms LLC.
4.7(
3
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Serving Rye, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THE INPUT AS WELL AS THE PLANTING OF OUR SHRUBS AND PLANTS. THE OPEN DIALOG THAT THE LANDSCAPER HAD WITH US WAS VERY HELPFUL."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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. 

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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