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Miller Concrete and Excavation
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Serving Solvay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"????? Great Experience with Miller Concrete & Excavation We hired Miller Concrete & Excavation for a residential concrete project and couldn?t be happier with the results. Ian and his crew were professional, on time, and did excellent work. The concrete looks great and the job site was left clean. If you want quality work from a contractor you can trust, I highly recommend Miller Concrete & Excavation / Miller Construction Group."
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Valor Development
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Serving Solvay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Hired Valor to remove overgrown landscaping from previous owners and re -grade and slope the area. Fantastic work in every facet. I now have a usable yard. Very easy to work with and responsive during all project phases"
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Response time1 day
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The Earthworks Group LLC
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Serving Solvay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"They were good to work with, coordinated with my well company, cleaned the place up and even hand racked the area afterwards. They were just fabulous."
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Brancato Stump Grinding
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Serving Solvay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Rapid response to my request for a large stump removal on my property. Took less than a half hour. Very efficient, professional and reasonably priced. I highly recommend this service!"
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Response time2 hrs
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Recommended by37%of homeowners
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AJM LAND PROS LLC
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Serving Solvay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Offers commercial services

"Showed up very professional, got the job done in a timely fashion and checked up through the process of the job to make sure it was getting done the way I wanted. Would highly reccommend to others looking for any prep work or landscaping needs"
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NXTGEN Lawn & Landscape
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Serving Solvay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"This was a professional team to work with. They communicated the work plan and got the job completed as quickly as possible while maintaining quality and performance. I’m very happy with the results of our backyard project and will hire this team for future work. Nancy Krupka"
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Hurst Wood Products LLC
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Serving Solvay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We manage the whole process, from the preliminary estimating to the final clean-up, with thorough attention to detail and open communication. I believe in working with people and keeping them informed every step of the way. Quality takes priority, either a job is done right or it's not worth doing at all. After all, this is a tailor- made service for you. \n

Response time5 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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