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S.J. EXCAVATION
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very personable and honest. Straight forward with what work is going to be done and when. Was completed sooner than time frame expected. Clean work site before leaving for the day. Call them today for an excavation needs!"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Miller Concrete and Excavation
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Contractor and the work performed was excellent. Would hire this contractor again most definitely."
Concrete
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Valor Development
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did an amazing job fixing our outside flooding issues. Our garage has never been so dry! Would highly recommend."
Logo
Gallery
In ground pool demolition
Garage Demolition
Clear and drain

+6

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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The Earthworks Group LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"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."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Ames Tree Service, Inc.
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a large group of very tall dead ash trees removed. The trees were located in a difficult location, but they did a fantastic job of removing all the trees, with everything cleaned up. Also, the price was reasonable, especially considering the magnitude of the job."
Tree trimming
Tree trimming
Lot clearing start
Lot clearing middle
Lot clearing finished

+17

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ricky's Heating and Cooling
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to HVAC excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Brancato Stump Grinding
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Project was completed to my complete satisfaction and a fair price."
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Before and Afters
Stump grinding
Response time2 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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AJM LAND PROS LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

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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Hurst Wood Products LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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

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.

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.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

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