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Avatar for Ames Tree Service, Inc.
Ames Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sylvan Beach, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very Professional , they did a fantastic job removing dead ash trees and cleaning up after .... They accommodated my specific times of coming to give me the quote and then as promised they called ahead and showed up and worked the whole time they were here. ... Very satified with the job.... and the price...... my neighbors noticed the work they did also and they were impressed.... I found them in the Clipper Magazine and glad of it.... What a great team working well together..... Thank you!!!!!!"
Tree trimming
Tree trimming
Lot clearing start
Lot clearing middle
Lot clearing finished

+17

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brancato Stump Grinding
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sylvan Beach, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The stump grinding was top notch. They showed up on time, they finished the job and left everything clean."
Before and Afters
Before and Afters
Stump grinding
Response time2 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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Avatar for AJM LAND PROS LLC
AJM LAND PROS LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Sylvan Beach, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"This business is built on customer service and getting the job done right, very pleased with the work that was done which included a few stumps removed and brush clearing and grading for a driveway. I would recommend this business to anyone who wants the job done right in a timely manner. 10/10 experience."
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Magee's Lawn & Gardens
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sylvan Beach, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great work ! The lawn looks beautiful when he's done. Weed trimming around my long fence makes it look finished. My neighbors say - it never looked better. I'm Very happy. They are always smiling and lovely to talk to."
Response time2 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Avatar for CDC Construction
CDC Construction
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sylvan Beach, 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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Before
In the middle
After
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adirondack Landscaping
4.0(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Sylvan Beach, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"great work, a little on the expensive side due to payment by credit card"
Before Landscaping
Before Landscaping
After Landscaping
Before Landscaping
Before Landscaping

+40

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Lawton Land Management
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Sylvan Beach, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Lawton Land Management! They cleared branches and brush from our yard quickly and did an outstanding job. From the first message, they were incredibly responsive and had us scheduled within 24 hours. The work was completed efficiently, and they were respectful, courteous, and professional throughout the entire process. It’s hard to find a company that’s this reliable and easy to work with. We will definitely use them again for future projects!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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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