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Avatar for Digworx Services Inc.
Digworx Services Inc.
4.9(
59
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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
Response rate86%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Bulldog Contracting, Inc.
Bulldog Contracting, Inc.
4.7(
79
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is my first time using Home Advisor. I am so impressed. I hired Bulldog Cont, Inc. Chris the owner is smart, nice & really listens to what you are saying. I met with other people but between Rosemarie in Chris's office who schedules everything and his employees I would give them TEN STARS! Anyone who knows me; knows I do not give compliments that easily. I will be using Bulldog Cont, Inc. Excavating again. I already referred my neighbor to Chris. Not only is my property WOW & beautiful; they do not leave my home until everything was cleaned up. WOW... I haven't ever seen that before. THANK YOU once again Chris, Rosemario, & everyone who worked so hard!! It was so appreciated!!"
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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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Setauket, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The finest fall cleanup we have ever had in our 15 years in this house. . Every leaf , twig and branch was gone and then some. They even removed the leaves from the top of my pool. Clearly they take pride in their work . We sent them to our other home and they did the same perfect job. The price is terrific too. We highly recommend Old Mans Landscaping and will continue to use them for planting and landscaping in the spring and years to come."
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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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

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."
Additional Photos
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Island Wide Excavation
4.9(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Napolitano Brothers Contracting, Inc.
4.8(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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59 & Pine
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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