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Ridgeview Property Management
5.0(
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Serving Tillson, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Robert did excellent work. Our hedge was in desperate need of shaping & cutting. He also pulled out our shumack trees that were all over. Property looks so much better. Thank yoi!"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
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Mr. Rooter of Poughkeepsie
4.6(
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Serving Tillson, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their technician was friendly and knowledgeable (plus our dog loved him!). He explained everything he was doing and finding clearly and cleaned up after himself."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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M.L. Plumbing
5.0(
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Serving Tillson, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very friendly and easy to work with. Would recommend this service to others and request it again myself. The work is professional and what is being done is communicated very clearly so you know what to expect."
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Frog Hollow Development
5.0(
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Serving Tillson, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Frog Hollow Development offers all excavation services, from the foundation to the final grade. We provide unmatched customer service and outstanding quality. We serve Dutchess County, New York, and the surrounding area. We are fully insured. We take great pride in our experience and expertise stretching over three decades that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. From digging a foundation to installing a septic system, we are the ideal contractor to address your practical and exterior property improvement needs.\n

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SHAE Land Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Tillson, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

"My driveway was a mess after winter. Leon was able to grade my driveway and added more gravel. No more potholes or washouts. Highly recommend! Great work...Thank you so much."
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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