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Last update on October 02, 2025

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Shokan - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
5.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shokan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was very professional, excellent work done very clean when finished. I would highly recommend company. Also free financing on 1/2 the cost."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Mr. Rooter of Poughkeepsie
Mr. Rooter of Poughkeepsie
4.6(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shokan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott was OUTSTANDING! He was a pro and extremely personable. He is highly recommended."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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M.L. Plumbing
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shokan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Beyond impressed with the courtesy and knowledge of Mattia. He took care and attention to the details and walked me through the process. If I could give more stars than 5 I absolutely would."
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Avatar for SHAE Land Services, LLC
SHAE Land Services, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shokan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"I wanted to excavate an unwanted asphalt driveway. Leon was fantastic! He’s patient, responsive, immediately likable, and professional. He got the job done quickly and efficiently. I was extremely pleased!"
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
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Mack Tree Service
4.3(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shokan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys did a miraculous job on a very enormous tree removal project. They were polite, kind and very hard working. I am very happy with the tree removal, quite an undertaking!"
Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Dan Mayer Design
3.6(
25
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shokan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired Dan do to a small patio for me. He not only did the job quickly, but also created a beautiful space for my family to enjoy for years to come!"
Patio Build
bluestone walkway
land clearing
bluestone retread
Retaining wall

+48

40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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CLC Landscape & Construction
5.0(
2
)
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shokan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent communication! Provided an estimate within a day of contact. Once the estimate was approved CLC immediately scheduled the work. CLC arrived as scheduled, and performed outstanding work for a reasonable price. I recommend CLC Landscaping!!"
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Regelski Land Development
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Shokan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The job was done very professionally. All my concerns were answered. The project turned out exactly the way I wanted. I will go back to them for my next project."
1 Acre Pond
1 Acre Pond
1 Acre Pond
1 Acre Pond
1 Acre Pond

+34

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arbor Edge
5.0(
1
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Shokan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n \nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you! \n

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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