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Vanwingerden Enterprise

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Vanwingerden Enterprise

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!


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Watson Homes

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Watson Homes

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Customers say: Quick response
20 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Got it all done quick and CLEAN! Brian did a great job. "

Ellen D on May 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Got it all done quick and CLEAN! Brian did a great job. "

Ellen D on May 2025


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Luzon Oil Co., Inc.

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Luzon Oil Co., Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
89 local quotes requested

With over 40 years of experience in the testing and abatement industry, Luzon Oil Co., Inc., are the experts you need to take care of your home. We specialize in testing and abatement services. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Luzon Oil Co., Inc., a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"I called several places before turning to Angie for help. Luzon gave me a quote over the phone, the first time we spoke. They came out the next morning, when they said they would, and did the job quickly and efficiently. Their technician was very friendly and a pleasure to work with. I would hire them again in a minute!"

Susan S on July 2024

With over 40 years of experience in the testing and abatement industry, Luzon Oil Co., Inc., are the experts you need to take care of your home. We specialize in testing and abatement services. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Luzon Oil Co., Inc., a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"I called several places before turning to Angie for help. Luzon gave me a quote over the phone, the first time we spoke. They came out the next morning, when they said they would, and did the job quickly and efficiently. Their technician was very friendly and a pleasure to work with. I would hire them again in a minute!"

Susan S on July 2024


Buckner Waste Oil Service and Industrial Tank Cleaning, Inc.

4.86(
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Buckner Waste Oil Service and Industrial Tank Cleaning, Inc.

4.86(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

Buckner Waste Oil Service and Industrial Tank Cleaning, Inc., has been servicing the New Winsor, New York area for 45 years. As a family owned and operated business you can be sure of top quality.

"Ronnie and his associate were easy to work with. They were punctual, thorough, clean and just good guys."

Tim O on January 2022

Buckner Waste Oil Service and Industrial Tank Cleaning, Inc., has been servicing the New Winsor, New York area for 45 years. As a family owned and operated business you can be sure of top quality.

"Ronnie and his associate were easy to work with. They were punctual, thorough, clean and just good guys."

Tim O on January 2022


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Castlton Environmental Contractors, LLC

4.98(
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Castlton Environmental Contractors, LLC

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
91 local quotes requested

At Castlton Environmental Contractors, LLC, we are your premier choice for professional environmental response services. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. We take pride in our work. We work hard to provide the best service possible with integrity and accountability. We would love to help you. CEC is licensed to remove or abandon your Underground Storage Tanks (UST) in New York and New Jersey. We are licensed in ny and nj , as well as fully insured. Our trained professionals will assist you in properly decommissioning your UST in a manner that satisfies local and state regulations.Castlton Environmental Contractors LLC is ready, willing and able to provide 24/7, 365 days a year, emergency spill response of hazardous and non hazardous material. Give us a call today 1-800-25-tanks ! Rockland County license#H-09559

"I had an excellent experience with Castlton Environmental Contractors, LLC. From start to finish, they made the process smooth and stress-free. Bill and Jennifer handled all the permits and paperwork, which saved me a lot of time and hassle. The work was completed in a timely, efficient, and professional manner, and the crew left everything clean when they were done. I truly appreciate their clear communication and attention to detail?highly recommend!"

Bar G on August 2025

At Castlton Environmental Contractors, LLC, we are your premier choice for professional environmental response services. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. We take pride in our work. We work hard to provide the best service possible with integrity and accountability. We would love to help you. CEC is licensed to remove or abandon your Underground Storage Tanks (UST) in New York and New Jersey. We are licensed in ny and nj , as well as fully insured. Our trained professionals will assist you in properly decommissioning your UST in a manner that satisfies local and state regulations.Castlton Environmental Contractors LLC is ready, willing and able to provide 24/7, 365 days a year, emergency spill response of hazardous and non hazardous material. Give us a call today 1-800-25-tanks ! Rockland County license#H-09559

"I had an excellent experience with Castlton Environmental Contractors, LLC. From start to finish, they made the process smooth and stress-free. Bill and Jennifer handled all the permits and paperwork, which saved me a lot of time and hassle. The work was completed in a timely, efficient, and professional manner, and the crew left everything clean when they were done. I truly appreciate their clear communication and attention to detail?highly recommend!"

Bar G on August 2025


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Optima Environmental Services, Inc.

4.90(
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Optima Environmental Services, Inc.

4.90(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
106 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Optima is your trusted partner for expert oil tank services. With years of experience, we specialize in the removal, abandonment, replacement, and installation of underground and aboveground storage tanks for residential and commercial properties. Our skilled team ensures safe, compliant, and efficient service—protecting your property and the environment. Ready to remove your Underground Oil Tank? Transitioning to a new energy source? Looking for a new installation? We provide top-tier tank replacement and installation. Plus, we service and repair industry-leading fuel management equipment. For a limited time, we’re offering price matching on all residential oil tank services. Payment plans are available. Choose Optima for reliable, affordable, and professional solutions—because when it comes to your property, experience matters

"The whole job was professional and efficient. The team was knowledgeable and easy to work with. Would happily contract with them again."

Lisa H on September 2025

Optima is your trusted partner for expert oil tank services. With years of experience, we specialize in the removal, abandonment, replacement, and installation of underground and aboveground storage tanks for residential and commercial properties. Our skilled team ensures safe, compliant, and efficient service—protecting your property and the environment. Ready to remove your Underground Oil Tank? Transitioning to a new energy source? Looking for a new installation? We provide top-tier tank replacement and installation. Plus, we service and repair industry-leading fuel management equipment. For a limited time, we’re offering price matching on all residential oil tank services. Payment plans are available. Choose Optima for reliable, affordable, and professional solutions—because when it comes to your property, experience matters

"The whole job was professional and efficient. The team was knowledgeable and easy to work with. Would happily contract with them again."

Lisa H on September 2025


Tank Specialist Plus

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Tank Specialist Plus

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

A family owned and operated business, Tank Specialists Plus, has served the Hudson Valley region, since 2008, establishing a reputation for offering personalized customer service, reliability, and a highly-qualified staff. Tank Specialists Plus, is a NYSDEC-approved contractor, and is licensed in Rockland County, Westchester, Putnam County, and the cities of Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Poughkeepsie. (Orange County does not require a license at this time.) We have full liability insurance coverage, specific to tank removal and remediation, workers comp, and disability coverage. We are also bonded to $800,000.

"Great experience with this company."

Kimberly P on March 2023

A family owned and operated business, Tank Specialists Plus, has served the Hudson Valley region, since 2008, establishing a reputation for offering personalized customer service, reliability, and a highly-qualified staff. Tank Specialists Plus, is a NYSDEC-approved contractor, and is licensed in Rockland County, Westchester, Putnam County, and the cities of Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Poughkeepsie. (Orange County does not require a license at this time.) We have full liability insurance coverage, specific to tank removal and remediation, workers comp, and disability coverage. We are also bonded to $800,000.

"Great experience with this company."

Kimberly P on March 2023


Lilco Construction

5.00(
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Lilco Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
17 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

For almost the last decade, Lilco Construction, Inc has been providing quality basement remodels to the Orange and Rockland County areas. We have the expertise to ensure your satisfaction.

"I want to say my experience with Josh was awesome. He worked with me and explained me how the job would be done. My project was done in a timely manner, and came out awesome I would recommend them for any of your projects."

Kristen H on April 2025

For almost the last decade, Lilco Construction, Inc has been providing quality basement remodels to the Orange and Rockland County areas. We have the expertise to ensure your satisfaction.

"I want to say my experience with Josh was awesome. He worked with me and explained me how the job would be done. My project was done in a timely manner, and came out awesome I would recommend them for any of your projects."

Kristen H on April 2025


Hudson Valley Water and Sewer, LLC

4.71(
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Hudson Valley Water and Sewer, LLC

4.71(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
82 local quotes requested

Hudson Valley Water and Sewer, LLC is a full service emergency plumbing and pump company serving the hudson valley. Our specialty lies in well pumps and sewer pumps. We also service drainage, sewer, septic ,and heating systems. We focus on attention to detail and providing exceptional customer service on every job. Please call us today for a free estimate! we are open 24/7 emergency service is were we stand out we are there when you need us the most.

"They were great to work with. Very knowledgeable of wells and pump systems. "

Ellen C on June 2025

Hudson Valley Water and Sewer, LLC is a full service emergency plumbing and pump company serving the hudson valley. Our specialty lies in well pumps and sewer pumps. We also service drainage, sewer, septic ,and heating systems. We focus on attention to detail and providing exceptional customer service on every job. Please call us today for a free estimate! we are open 24/7 emergency service is were we stand out we are there when you need us the most.

"They were great to work with. Very knowledgeable of wells and pump systems. "

Ellen C on June 2025


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Lawn Spa Landscaping, Inc.

4.76(
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Lawn Spa Landscaping, Inc.

4.76(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
66 local quotes requested

Lawn Spa Landscaping was founded with one goal in mind - to provide a full range superior landscaping services, including landscaping, hardscaping and lawn maintenance, at affordable rates to the residents of the Hudson Valley. Our company has grown over the years from a two person operation into a full staff of professionals able to meet your every landscaping need. We are dedicated to building long term relationships with our clients by providing the highest standard of quality on each and every project we do. Our reputation for customer satisfaction in the Hudson Valley area is what has made Lawn Spa Landscaping a household name in the industry.

"Chris and his team are great and very professional. You can can always call and ask him anything during the process and he will answer you quickly. They did the landscaping for me after my inground pool was put in. It looks beautiful and clean. Pavers look gorgeous around pool and everything was done fairly quick. I would definitely recommend Chris and his team"

Niquaan G on May 2025

Lawn Spa Landscaping was founded with one goal in mind - to provide a full range superior landscaping services, including landscaping, hardscaping and lawn maintenance, at affordable rates to the residents of the Hudson Valley. Our company has grown over the years from a two person operation into a full staff of professionals able to meet your every landscaping need. We are dedicated to building long term relationships with our clients by providing the highest standard of quality on each and every project we do. Our reputation for customer satisfaction in the Hudson Valley area is what has made Lawn Spa Landscaping a household name in the industry.

"Chris and his team are great and very professional. You can can always call and ask him anything during the process and he will answer you quickly. They did the landscaping for me after my inground pool was put in. It looks beautiful and clean. Pavers look gorgeous around pool and everything was done fairly quick. I would definitely recommend Chris and his team"

Niquaan G on May 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

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