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Avatar for AJM LAND PROS LLC
AJM LAND PROS LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"This business is built on customer service and getting the job done right, very pleased with the work that was done which included a few stumps removed and brush clearing and grading for a driveway. I would recommend this business to anyone who wants the job done right in a timely manner. 10/10 experience."
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SS Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time2 days
Horton's Services, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Proper backfill compaction is critical, as local clay soils retain voids and settle poorly if rushed. Contractors must also strictly adhere to the 48-inch NY frost line depth to prevent severe frost heave damage to your foundation. Finally, failing to properly slope trench walls creates massive safety hazards, and incorrect drainage grading will cause water to pool around your property.

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Your Utica home is a prime candidate for excavating projects if you notice recurring wet basements, visible foundation cracks, or sunken yard areas. Homes in this area sit on clay-heavy glacial soils that expand and contract, often destabilizing foundations. If you own an older property, you should also watch for slow drains, which indicate a failing clay sewer lateral that requires digging to replace.

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Always secure the required local permits before beginning any work. New York state law mandates calling 811 at least two business days prior to digging to mark underground utilities. Plan your excavating projects between May and October to avoid frozen ground or unstable, saturated spring soils. Finally, confirm if your neighborhood requires special historic or homeowner association approvals.

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Several local factors can extend your timeline. Utica features heavy clay soils that slow down machinery, especially after heavy rain. Mandatory municipal inspections at specific project stages also create natural pauses. Additionally, encountering unmapped underground utilities or dealing with narrow property access will require work to stop temporarily. Weather events like unexpected rain frequently flood open trenches, delaying progress.

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Start by inspecting your sewer lateral, as older NY homes frequently have clay pipes prone to collapse. You should also consider foundation waterproofing and drainage improvements to handle heavy annual precipitation and poorly draining clay soils. Assess your water service line for lead, and correct any improper yard grading to direct water safely away from your foundation.

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