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"Excellent. Our view has returned."

Pete B on October 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent. Our view has returned."

Pete B on October 2025


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Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain

641 Grooms Road
4.52(
166
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Rooter Man Plumbing & Drain

641 Grooms Road
4.52(
166
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
24 local quotes requested
45 years of experience

Rooter-Man of the Capital District has won Angie's List Super Service Award the last eight of the last nine years (2019,2017,2016,2015,2014,2013,2012,2011). That can only happen when you take customer service and technical expertise very seriously, like we do. If you need a sewer line snaked, a new faucet installed, a new water heater and most any other plumbing job tackled give us a call. We would be honored to provide you with the same high level of service that we have built a reputation for displaying. For friendly and professional plumbing service you can trust, call us at Rooter Man Plumbing and Drain. Call us today at 518-925-5490 to make an appointment.

"Tim was very professional, he works very efficiently, very sociable and quoted me a very reasonably price, he was very clean, very conscious on cleaning up every mess on the process and was very very professional."

Rebecca S on January 2023

Rooter-Man of the Capital District has won Angie's List Super Service Award the last eight of the last nine years (2019,2017,2016,2015,2014,2013,2012,2011). That can only happen when you take customer service and technical expertise very seriously, like we do. If you need a sewer line snaked, a new faucet installed, a new water heater and most any other plumbing job tackled give us a call. We would be honored to provide you with the same high level of service that we have built a reputation for displaying. For friendly and professional plumbing service you can trust, call us at Rooter Man Plumbing and Drain. Call us today at 518-925-5490 to make an appointment.

"Tim was very professional, he works very efficiently, very sociable and quoted me a very reasonably price, he was very clean, very conscious on cleaning up every mess on the process and was very very professional."

Rebecca S on January 2023


Peachey Excavating, LLC

496 Conway Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Peachey Excavating, LLC

496 Conway Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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.in excavating.

We are 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.in excavating.


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SS Excavation

587 Chestnut St
New on AngiNew on Angi
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SS Excavation

587 Chestnut St
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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North Valley Construction

626 E River Dr
4.96(
41
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North Valley Construction

626 E River Dr
4.96(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience, North Valley Construction has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced, professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading excavation, site work and construction companies in New York.

"We were impressed by the high quality of the work preformed and their professionalism. All our expectations were met. Very nice job. Highly recommend."

Larry A on September 2024

With over 20 years of experience, North Valley Construction has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced, professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading excavation, site work and construction companies in New York.

"We were impressed by the high quality of the work preformed and their professionalism. All our expectations were met. Very nice job. Highly recommend."

Larry A on September 2024


Hitchcock Building and Ground Maintenance

28 Clarendon Rd
4.83(
3
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Hitchcock Building and Ground Maintenance

28 Clarendon Rd
4.83(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

We at Hitchcock Building and Grounds Maintenance, we focus on quality projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Reputable, and if something goes wrong they come back and do the work."

Anthony on April 2018

We at Hitchcock Building and Grounds Maintenance, we focus on quality projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Reputable, and if something goes wrong they come back and do the work."

Anthony on April 2018


"Fair prices"

Amanda H on March 2025

Chameleon Property Services specializes in lawn care for both Residential and Commercial customers. We understand a lawn isn't just grass, it's dreams and memories.

"Fair prices"

Amanda H on March 2025


Flower Excavating

223 Curry Bush Road
4.77(
11
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Flower Excavating

223 Curry Bush Road
4.77(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Raymond has been in business for over 40 years. His commitment to excellence places his company way ahead of the competition. His service levels and professionalism are unmatched. For the best of the best, contact Flower Excavating.

"Working with Flowers Excavating was pleasant and efficient. I would hire them again"

Frank L on July 2020

Raymond has been in business for over 40 years. His commitment to excellence places his company way ahead of the competition. His service levels and professionalism are unmatched. For the best of the best, contact Flower Excavating.

"Working with Flowers Excavating was pleasant and efficient. I would hire them again"

Frank L on July 2020



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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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