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Last update on December 31, 2025

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JM Plumbing

4.89(
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JM Plumbing

4.89(
9
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I called them in the morning , they fit me into their schedule and problem was solved by the middle of the day Thank you J&M PLUMBING I will call! on you again"

Lauryn O on March 2021

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I called them in the morning , they fit me into their schedule and problem was solved by the middle of the day Thank you J&M PLUMBING I will call! on you again"

Lauryn O on March 2021

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Stevens Roofing & Siding

4.46(
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Stevens Roofing & Siding

4.46(
35
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in asphalt shingle roofing we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great job did what asked at a fair price good honest hard working people great family owned business "

walter g on March 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in asphalt shingle roofing we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great job did what asked at a fair price good honest hard working people great family owned business "

walter g on March 2025

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The Solutions Construction

4.43(
7
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The Solutions Construction

4.43(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. No build or remodel is too big or too small! We also offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. Do you need small handyman work? We can also do that, too! We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"We hired solutions Construction for several different tasks. Hardwood flooring insulation, installed a new roof on our home, built several pole, barns a gazebo and outdoor kitchen, transformed a shed into a guest house with outdoor shower and indoor plumbing, designed, and Bill to our outdoor living space, re-faced our chimney and redid our indoor fireplace area, built a movie theater in our basement. Everything that this company did was five star plus top notch and we hire him over and over again for all our construction needs.. solution Construction for the win."

Michael R on December 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. No build or remodel is too big or too small! We also offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. Do you need small handyman work? We can also do that, too! We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"We hired solutions Construction for several different tasks. Hardwood flooring insulation, installed a new roof on our home, built several pole, barns a gazebo and outdoor kitchen, transformed a shed into a guest house with outdoor shower and indoor plumbing, designed, and Bill to our outdoor living space, re-faced our chimney and redid our indoor fireplace area, built a movie theater in our basement. Everything that this company did was five star plus top notch and we hire him over and over again for all our construction needs.. solution Construction for the win."

Michael R on December 2025

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LDS EXCAVATING

5.00(
2
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LDS EXCAVATING

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Our mission at LDS Excavating is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! LDS Excavating stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Dave and his crew were professional and knowledgeable. Job was done well and it was done right. Would hire him again and I've recommended him to multiple friends. Fair and honest quote. "

Mikelean N on December 2025

Our mission at LDS Excavating is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! LDS Excavating stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Dave and his crew were professional and knowledgeable. Job was done well and it was done right. Would hire him again and I've recommended him to multiple friends. Fair and honest quote. "

Mikelean N on December 2025

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SFH Enterprises

5.00(
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SFH Enterprises

5.00(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a family-owned and operated business. From your first interaction with our company through all of your landscaping, property maintenance, or small excavation needs, you can expect top-notch customer service, honesty, and a more than satisfactory job on whatever project you have. SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a fully-insured company with over ten years of landscaping experience. Contact us for your free consultation and price quote today!

SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a family-owned and operated business. From your first interaction with our company through all of your landscaping, property maintenance, or small excavation needs, you can expect top-notch customer service, honesty, and a more than satisfactory job on whatever project you have. SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a fully-insured company with over ten years of landscaping experience. Contact us for your free consultation and price quote today!

Eckert Construction LLC

5.00(
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Eckert Construction LLC

5.00(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Veteran owned general contractor - residential or commercial. Company began in 2012 with owners totalling 30 years experience - 1-5 man crew depending on size of job. Locally owned and operated. Billing procedures - credit cards, checks or cash - commercial billing differs from residential.

"Went extremely well. Excellent customer service. Came right away to diagnose the problem, fix the problem and then complete a second job! We are very happy with Chris and all members of his team. We will definitely hire this company again for future jobs and look forward to working with them again."

Erin P on February 2020

Veteran owned general contractor - residential or commercial. Company began in 2012 with owners totalling 30 years experience - 1-5 man crew depending on size of job. Locally owned and operated. Billing procedures - credit cards, checks or cash - commercial billing differs from residential.

"Went extremely well. Excellent customer service. Came right away to diagnose the problem, fix the problem and then complete a second job! We are very happy with Chris and all members of his team. We will definitely hire this company again for future jobs and look forward to working with them again."

Erin P on February 2020

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Big Ants Trucking & Excavation

5.00(
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Big Ants Trucking & Excavation

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated trucking and excavation company. The work we do ranges on a very large scale. We strive on perfection and will not leave unless you are happy. One call does it all!

"Very pleased with the workmanship!"

Craig W on September 2021

We are a family owned and operated trucking and excavation company. The work we do ranges on a very large scale. We strive on perfection and will not leave unless you are happy. One call does it all!

"Very pleased with the workmanship!"

Craig W on September 2021

Severance Construction

4.73(
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Severance Construction

4.73(
15
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

fully insured, 14 skilled carpenters and roofers, licensed autocad drafting

"Excellent job on replacing roof on 100+ year old home. Conscientious and dependable. Follows through on projects and makes sure customer is happy. Would gladly use them again."

Bennett H on September 2018

fully insured, 14 skilled carpenters and roofers, licensed autocad drafting

"Excellent job on replacing roof on 100+ year old home. Conscientious and dependable. Follows through on projects and makes sure customer is happy. Would gladly use them again."

Bennett H on September 2018

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Coyne Brothers Construction and Landscaping

5.00(
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Coyne Brothers Construction and Landscaping

5.00(
4
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned business with over 9 years of experience for residential and commercial Landscaping, Hydroseeding, light Excavation, Lawn and Yard work, mulch, bed maintenance.

"Nick was recommended to me by a family member who recently had their lawn hydroseeded by Coyne Brothers. They were professional, informative, and here when they said they would be! I too would recommend their services."

Chelsea B on August 2023

Family owned business with over 9 years of experience for residential and commercial Landscaping, Hydroseeding, light Excavation, Lawn and Yard work, mulch, bed maintenance.

"Nick was recommended to me by a family member who recently had their lawn hydroseeded by Coyne Brothers. They were professional, informative, and here when they said they would be! I too would recommend their services."

Chelsea B on August 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

The cost to drill a well ranges, but for a well that’s roughly 150 feet deep, you could spend approximately $5,500. However, prices can fluctuate substantially due to factors like geological conditions, local regulations, and variations in drilling methods. For a more precise quote tailored to your location, research local well-drilling professionals in your area.

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