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Lone Pine Landscapes LLC

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Lone Pine Landscapes LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We here at LPL pride ourselves in giving everyone a 5 star experience. We built our company on integrity and trust backed by over 15 years of experience in the field. We pride ourselves on honest upfront pricing and being able to problem solve with our customers before a project even starts to figure out the best course of action to get the job done safely, on time and at the best possible cost we can provide to the customer.

"Quick and painless. Thank you for your responsiveness and professionalism!"

Janna K on April 2024

We here at LPL pride ourselves in giving everyone a 5 star experience. We built our company on integrity and trust backed by over 15 years of experience in the field. We pride ourselves on honest upfront pricing and being able to problem solve with our customers before a project even starts to figure out the best course of action to get the job done safely, on time and at the best possible cost we can provide to the customer.

"Quick and painless. Thank you for your responsiveness and professionalism!"

Janna K on April 2024

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Lawn lovers landscaping

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Lawn lovers landscaping

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I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY,

I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY,

Horton's Services, Inc.

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Horton's Services, Inc.

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26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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A J Leto & Sons Plumbing, Heating & AC

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A J Leto & Sons Plumbing, Heating & AC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner Joe Leto has over 30 years experience in plumbing, drain & sewer cleaning, heating & air conditioning. A.J. Leto & Sons is a family owned & operated company that holds local plumbing licenses and is insured. We can handle all of your plumbing, drain cleaning, water treatment, heating and air conditioning needs. No job is too big or too small so give us a call today! Competitive up-front pricing and financing options available. Credit cards accepted. Award winning for excellent customer service.

"Mark and John did a professional job in removing the old water heater and installing the new one. They were on-time, courtesy, completed the job in a timely manner, and clean-up after the job was completed."

Ray T on February 2023

Owner Joe Leto has over 30 years experience in plumbing, drain & sewer cleaning, heating & air conditioning. A.J. Leto & Sons is a family owned & operated company that holds local plumbing licenses and is insured. We can handle all of your plumbing, drain cleaning, water treatment, heating and air conditioning needs. No job is too big or too small so give us a call today! Competitive up-front pricing and financing options available. Credit cards accepted. Award winning for excellent customer service.

"Mark and John did a professional job in removing the old water heater and installing the new one. They were on-time, courtesy, completed the job in a timely manner, and clean-up after the job was completed."

Ray T on February 2023

SouthernTier Basement Systems

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SouthernTier Basement Systems

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

As basement waterproofers and crawl space repair experts, we are locally owned and operated contractors who have been in business since 2009.As a certified Basement Systems® dealer, we have exclusive access to a wide variety of waterproofing products that have been used in over 200,000 basements since 1987. Each of our products includes a written, transferable warranty and the backing of an international network that's dedicated to keeping basements and crawl spaces dry all the time!

"Everything was exceptional!"

Barbara R on October 2022

As basement waterproofers and crawl space repair experts, we are locally owned and operated contractors who have been in business since 2009.As a certified Basement Systems® dealer, we have exclusive access to a wide variety of waterproofing products that have been used in over 200,000 basements since 1987. Each of our products includes a written, transferable warranty and the backing of an international network that's dedicated to keeping basements and crawl spaces dry all the time!

"Everything was exceptional!"

Barbara R on October 2022

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Tree Service Near Me LLC

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Tree Service Near Me LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer high quality and affordable tree service. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your property the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Matt and crew were professional and respectful. I would recommend "Tree service ner me" to anyone in need of their services. Thanks Guys ?"

Cody D on July 2024

We offer high quality and affordable tree service. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your property the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Matt and crew were professional and respectful. I would recommend "Tree service ner me" to anyone in need of their services. Thanks Guys ?"

Cody D on July 2024

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A Great Choice Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC

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A Great Choice Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC

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Customers say: Terrific value
29 years of experience

A Great Choice L &L is a full service company that maintains your property 12 months out of the year. Our companies long list of services does not stop at just maintenance, we have years of experience in the landscape/ hardscape and excavation field. These services backed by an owner with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture and the thirst for continueing education offers our customers a worry free atmosphere when we are on your property.

"They did the French drain. They started leveling and Rick removal, the rock hounder broke. They needed me to remove my pool so I drained it and it took longer then expected. So the company moved in to the next job and said would come back. They never came back. So I called and the owner was full of excuses and super rude. A month later I called over and over and left messages at least 6 times with no response. Finally we decided to contact our credit card company to get money back since the job was not completed. I needed to go to the company to get a contract and I told the office ladies I'd like to speak to the owner and that he never returned my calls. He finally called me a few days later and said he was not coming back. Claimed that the last time we spoke I hung up on him. Which never happened. Why would I hang up on someone who is supposed to be doing work on my yard? Doesn't make sense. They were informed that I was having a deck built, they dug out a spot for my in ground trampoline where my deck was supposed to go. And the owner threatened to charge me more for their waisted time. Even though I informed them a deck would be put there. He was terrible to me. I hope others don't get treated the way I did. I asked if he would finish and he said no. He doesn't want me to treat his workers poorly so he wouldn't let them come back. But it wasn't the workers who were bad to me. Just the owner. I would not be rude to them for coming and finishing a job. My yard is now a mess. The grass I had is tore up and there are drains drug through the yard that aren't supposed to be there. We went all summer with no pool because they made us take it down. Such a terrible company ????"

Krista E on October 2018

A Great Choice L &L is a full service company that maintains your property 12 months out of the year. Our companies long list of services does not stop at just maintenance, we have years of experience in the landscape/ hardscape and excavation field. These services backed by an owner with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture and the thirst for continueing education offers our customers a worry free atmosphere when we are on your property.

"They did the French drain. They started leveling and Rick removal, the rock hounder broke. They needed me to remove my pool so I drained it and it took longer then expected. So the company moved in to the next job and said would come back. They never came back. So I called and the owner was full of excuses and super rude. A month later I called over and over and left messages at least 6 times with no response. Finally we decided to contact our credit card company to get money back since the job was not completed. I needed to go to the company to get a contract and I told the office ladies I'd like to speak to the owner and that he never returned my calls. He finally called me a few days later and said he was not coming back. Claimed that the last time we spoke I hung up on him. Which never happened. Why would I hang up on someone who is supposed to be doing work on my yard? Doesn't make sense. They were informed that I was having a deck built, they dug out a spot for my in ground trampoline where my deck was supposed to go. And the owner threatened to charge me more for their waisted time. Even though I informed them a deck would be put there. He was terrible to me. I hope others don't get treated the way I did. I asked if he would finish and he said no. He doesn't want me to treat his workers poorly so he wouldn't let them come back. But it wasn't the workers who were bad to me. Just the owner. I would not be rude to them for coming and finishing a job. My yard is now a mess. The grass I had is tore up and there are drains drug through the yard that aren't supposed to be there. We went all summer with no pool because they made us take it down. Such a terrible company ????"

Krista E on October 2018

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BSM General Contracting, Inc.

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BSM General Contracting, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are actually new home builders but we specialize in excavation. Our strength is that we understand all aspects of the construction process and have a team of subcontractors including city licensed plumbers if needed. We are not newcomers to the industry, in fact our team of 5 has over 135 years of combined experience.

"Brian was fantastic. Very capable. Sure knows what he's doing. Extremely intelligent courteous and good communicator."

Antony P on December 2021

We are actually new home builders but we specialize in excavation. Our strength is that we understand all aspects of the construction process and have a team of subcontractors including city licensed plumbers if needed. We are not newcomers to the industry, in fact our team of 5 has over 135 years of combined experience.

"Brian was fantastic. Very capable. Sure knows what he's doing. Extremely intelligent courteous and good communicator."

Antony P on December 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

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.

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