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State Line Excavation and Land Clearing LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris was not only professional and timely, but answered all my questions before during and after finishing the work at my home. Left little to no mess. Quote was fair, after project completed I was over the moon with the price for the project. Hired him for Demo work. Ended up hiring him for one more job while he had the time. I would recommend Lone Pine Landscapes if you want communication, professionalism and a job well done!"
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Ripping Road
Ripping road
Roller begin
Rolling

+20

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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DJ Acres, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"The job was completed in a timely manner and I feel he did a good job. He was friendly, informative and knowledgeable."
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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EMC Property and Excavation
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris is the best contractor we have ever worked with. He removed my fathers harbor and kept us informed on progress daily. You could not ask for a more honest businessman. What he thought would only take a few days turned into many days, he never complained and we know he absorbed some of the extra cost. He and his team are the Best in the business! I would never hesitate to hire him and his ethics were outstanding. He worked hard and God bless him he got the job done .I would recommend him highly. You won't be dissapointed."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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WoodRock Construction
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had the front entrance to our home completely replaced, Matt was very attentive and helpful with the design and desired outcome we were looking to achieve. He is very knowledgeable and has an outstanding work ethic. Matt will be the first call we make for any future projects. Thank you Woodrock Construction!"
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Residential concrete
Residential concrete
Residential concrete
Residential concrete

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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B&D Demolition and clearing services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Awesome work and attitude would highly recommend."
B&D Demolition
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CDC Construction
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He does very professional work for an excellent price."
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Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Trump Excavation and Land Clearing
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tyler and his crew were very professional and friendly as well as priced extremely fair for the quality and speedy work he did! Cant wait to have him back in the spring to clear some land!"
Response time1 day
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Precision Grading
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Precision Grading was super timely, very efficient, and did a great job. The price was right also. I highly recommend."
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New home construction
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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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