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Avatar for Digworx Services Inc.
Digworx Services Inc.
4.9(
59
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Serving Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Slade, the owner, was great to work with. He always picked up the phone when I called. He was very professional and personable. He was gracious when I had to reschedule the day of my project. Slade showed up on time and he treated my property with respect while doing the work and cleaned up very nicely when finished. I would definitely use his services again and would absolutely recommend his services."
Sediment load out
Dewatering
Excavation
excavation
Composite road

+88

Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Bulldog Contracting, Inc.
4.7(
79
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Serving Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excavating job that needed a lot of imagination to do right. Chris at Bulldog had this imagination and the talent to pull off a job that even exceeded my expectations. This guy stayed with the job from beginning to the end always keeping me up on what was going on and what he was going to do. Any subs he had to bring on board were top notch and did excellent work. If you need work like this don't hesitate call Bulldog this guy will do you right and then some!"
pool demo
pool demo
pool demo
Sod installation
sod

+18

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Old Man's Landscape Systems
4.9(
31
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Serving Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was impressed with Jeff, the owner, with his detailed plans and he’s creating a beautiful yard we’re enjoying completely. His work is precise and he enjoys what he’s doing and that says a lot to me. His prices are fair and it’s apparent that he wants my family satisfied with what’s done. His knowledge only added to our ideas. I wouldn’t have any other landscaping company work at my house.. This June he’ll work on completing gardens and much more, while an artist was painting a landscape of flowers on panels of our fence. I’ll be back to brag and show pictures over the summer."
After Seeding Photo Taken in July
After Seeding Photo Taken in July
After Seeding Photo Taken in July
Before Work in October
Before Work in October

+17

Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC
4.8(
270
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Serving Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called John and left a voicemail and he got back to me immediately. He double checked that I needed a cesspool certification and not an inspection which would have been more invasive and costly, and once confirmed, scheduled them to come out that weekend. The man who performed the certification was right on time and was very quick but professional and thorough. Everything was seamless, and for something requested by the bank so last minute, we were grateful to get it completed so quickly."
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Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Island Wide Excavation
4.9(
5
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Serving Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He did a great job. He did extra work that I didn't even think about. He was very creative and he helped me a lot since I didn't know how to tackle the project. I have recommended him and he even did additional jobs for friends of mine."
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Napolitano Brothers Contracting, Inc.
4.8(
25
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Serving Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys were very through on explaining everything they were going to do in my basement. They were very professional. The work they did was excellent. I rate these guys 5 plus stars. There work is phenomenal! There costs were very responsible! I would highly recommend these guys."
Paver Pool Patio and Retaining Wall
Walkway to Pool Patio.
Paver Driveway with Custom Border and Apron
Custom Stone BBQ and Wall
Custom Stone Work

+22

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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59 & Pine
5.0(
5
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Serving Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did great work, finishing all tasks professionally, on time, at a very reasonable cost. 59 & Pine was easy to work with and very responsive to my needs. I was extremely pleased with all aspects of their work, especially their professionalism."
Tree removal and grading
Tree removal and grading
Tree removal and grading
Tree removal and grading
Mount sinai

+20

Response time5 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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