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G & G Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you have unsightly trees to remove, do not hesitate to hire them! I contacted them and within a few days they had fit me in. Trees were gone in under an hour. Professional and courteous customer service."
Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Ali's Landscaping & Property Services
5.0(
17
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I can?t thank Ali?s Landscaping & Property Services enough for the amazing job they did with my junk removal. As an elderly person, the whole process felt overwhelming, but Ali made everything so easy and stress-free from start to finish. They were hardworking, respectful, and handled everything quickly and carefully. They showed up on time, worked incredibly hard, and made sure I didn?t have to lift a finger. It?s hard to find people these days who truly care about helping others, but you can tell they genuinely care about their customers. My property looks so much better now, and I?m beyond grateful for their help. I highly recommend Ali?s Landscaping & Property Services to anyone needing junk removal or property services done right!"
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D&S Property Management
5.0(
5
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic job, We were so impressed with the professionalism, attention to detail and efficiency of Damien and his crew. A family related company who we still keep bragging about. Cut, trimmed and cleared all debris. Highly recommend,! JeanAnn"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
4.6(
17
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company does exceptional work and I would highly recommend them. My patio came out exactly how we discussed. I also hired this company to do my lawn care as well. My lawn never looked so good!"
Patio
Seat Wall
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+29

Response time2 days
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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LDS EXCAVATING
5.0(
4
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I highly recommend LDS! They responded promptly to my septic emergency, making time in their schedule between other visits to come by to assess the issue. They let me know exactly what was going on. They even showed me a camera view of what the pipes looked like and where they were failing. David provided several options to update my system which I plan to do with LDS in the future. He also explained what was needed to fix the current problem. They were onsite and completed the needed repair quickly. Other companies would only provide estimates to replace the entire system but LDS fixed the immediate issue to make it all work! Fair pricing, honest communication and prompt service."
Response time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawrence Davis Contracting Inc
5.0(
3
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Serving Selkirk, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Spence's Tree Care
4.2(
26
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This job involved removing one tree and trimming another. Jack and his crew were friendly and professional. The cleanup after the job was finished was thorough. Would certainly hire for future jobs. Highly recommended."
Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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