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Avatar for G & R Landscaping & Construction
G & R Landscaping & Construction
4.9(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tappan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in landscaping installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business.

pavers
pavers patio
pavers patio
pavers patio
pavers patio

+19

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Villa and Sons Construction, Inc.
4.1(
85
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Tappan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We specialize in all aspects of Asphalt Paving, Excavation, and Concrete Projects with over 20 years experience. When you call you receive the most professional experience from beginning to end.

Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving
Driveway Paving

+140

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Natureview Design Group LLC
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tappan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Natureview Design Group, LLC, 914 937 1508 or [email protected] We pride ourselves on being a full-service Landscape Design and build firm servicing Bergen, Westchester, and Rockland Counties. We are landscape architects and contractors and focus on medium to large-scale jobs such as: complete site planning, walkways, patios, paver driveways, waterfalls, ponds, plantings, landscape lighting, and drainage solutions. Our 30 years of landscape design and construction allow us to provide many references\nWe service:\nBergen County\nPassaic County\nEssex County\nMorris County\nUlster County\nRockland County\nLower-Mid Westchester County\n\n. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today \n\nWE DO NOT MOW LAWNS!\nThe minimum budget we work with is $15k, and this amount varies depending on the job.\nMedium to large-scale jobs!

Natural stone walls
Natural stone walls
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Alx Alexis Landscaping, Inc.
4.1(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tappan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Alx Alexis Landscaping, Inc., is committed to 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.

Gardens design
New plants
After
New plants and mulch
New gardens

+30

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Elite Development Creations
3.6(
36
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tappan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Elite Development Creations is a professional landscaping and outdoor development company dedicated to transforming residential and commercial properties into beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. With a strong focus on craftsmanship, reliability, and attention to detail, we specialize in delivering high-quality landscaping solutions tailored to each client’s vision and property needs. \n \nOur services include landscape design, lawn installation and maintenance, hardscaping, irrigation systems, grading, and complete outdoor property development. At Elite Development Creations, we combine industry knowledge, modern techniques, and premium materials to ensure every project is built to last and enhance the overall value and appearance of your property.

Stone patio
Stone patio
Patio and turf
Excavation
Excavation

+27

58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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CLC Landscape & Construction
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Tappan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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