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Horton's Services, Inc.

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Horton's Services, Inc.

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25 years of experience
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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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Lone Pine Landscapes LLC

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Lone Pine Landscapes LLC

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14 years of experience

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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Hallick and Son Excavation

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Hallick and Son Excavation

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4 years of experience

Hallick & Son Excavation is the premier service for excavating in Binghamton and the surrounding areas. We have been serving the area with precision and expertise for 2 generations. We do septic work, grading, utility hook-up, driveways, patios, parking pads and sidewalks, and we specialize in water diversion, foundation repair, French drains & basement waterproofing, as well as various landscaping services. If you need any earth moved for any reason, we are here for you!

Hallick & Son Excavation is the premier service for excavating in Binghamton and the surrounding areas. We have been serving the area with precision and expertise for 2 generations. We do septic work, grading, utility hook-up, driveways, patios, parking pads and sidewalks, and we specialize in water diversion, foundation repair, French drains & basement waterproofing, as well as various landscaping services. If you need any earth moved for any reason, we are here for you!


"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



Kappler and Son's

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Kappler and Son's

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Excavation and Grading. Worked on heavy highway for 20+ years. Been doing my own for 15+ years. Foundations, driveways, land clearing, ponds, diversion ditches. Concrete pads.

Excavation and Grading. Worked on heavy highway for 20+ years. Been doing my own for 15+ years. Foundations, driveways, land clearing, ponds, diversion ditches. Concrete pads.


Seven Valley Siteworks Inc.

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Seven Valley Siteworks Inc.

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We specialize excavating and masonry services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I couldn’t have asked for a better crew of guys. The work was done exactly how they described it would be done. I’m looking forward to having them do my next project"

Matt R on April 2023

We specialize excavating and masonry services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I couldn’t have asked for a better crew of guys. The work was done exactly how they described it would be done. I’m looking forward to having them do my next project"

Matt R on April 2023


McKean Property Management

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McKean Property Management

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McKean Property Management offers: Driveway repair or install Storm Clean up Tree removal Excavation Drainage Demolition Material Deliveries All of these services are offered with great communication and guaranteed customer satisfaction

McKean Property Management offers: Driveway repair or install Storm Clean up Tree removal Excavation Drainage Demolition Material Deliveries All of these services are offered with great communication and guaranteed customer satisfaction


Triple M Excavating and Trucking

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Triple M Excavating and Trucking

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Owner-operated business serving Delaware, Sullivan, Orange and other surrounding areas for all of your excavating and site work needs. We can also provide trucking services including moving your heavy machinery.

Owner-operated business serving Delaware, Sullivan, Orange and other surrounding areas for all of your excavating and site work needs. We can also provide trucking services including moving your heavy machinery.


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Elite Excavating Services

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Elite Excavating Services

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9 years of experience

With over 20 years experience, Elite Excavating Services can help you with any job. We specialize in new home foundation/footers, site grading and trenching, storm water run off, water/sewer installation and repairs, triaxle hauling, septic system install/repairs, right of way and land clearing, and landscape/hardscape design.

With over 20 years experience, Elite Excavating Services can help you with any job. We specialize in new home foundation/footers, site grading and trenching, storm water run off, water/sewer installation and repairs, triaxle hauling, septic system install/repairs, right of way and land clearing, and landscape/hardscape design.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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