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Avatar for Optima Environmental Services, Inc.

Optima Environmental Services, Inc.

4.90(
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Optima Environmental Services, Inc.

4.90(
48
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
2015 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC

4.61(
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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC

4.61(
117
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Customers say: True professional
2004 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

C2G Environmental has 20 years of experience removing, abandoning and installing underground and above ground storage tanks (heating oil tanks), as well as, remediating contaminated soils from leaking tanks. By choosing C2G Environmental, you can be assured that your environmental project will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We specialize in residential & commercial underground oil tanks and services. We are fully licensed and insured to perform all aspects of underground oil tanks removal, abandonment's and installations in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, plus soil and groundwater remediation.

"Excellent service. Crew arrived on time, performed the work in the estimated time, and did a really good job. They were very neat and left the area clean. I highly recommend C2G."

Roy C on October 2025

C2G Environmental has 20 years of experience removing, abandoning and installing underground and above ground storage tanks (heating oil tanks), as well as, remediating contaminated soils from leaking tanks. By choosing C2G Environmental, you can be assured that your environmental project will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We specialize in residential & commercial underground oil tanks and services. We are fully licensed and insured to perform all aspects of underground oil tanks removal, abandonment's and installations in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, plus soil and groundwater remediation.

"Excellent service. Crew arrived on time, performed the work in the estimated time, and did a really good job. They were very neat and left the area clean. I highly recommend C2G."

Roy C on October 2025


"Excellent and professional work. Even when surprises surfaced throughout the project, Frank and the team handled everything very professional. Would hire again!"

Daniel I on October 2025

We specialize in all aspects of Asphalt Paving, Excavation, and Concrete Projects with over 20 years experience. When you call you receive the most professional experience from beginning to end.

"Excellent and professional work. Even when surprises surfaced throughout the project, Frank and the team handled everything very professional. Would hire again!"

Daniel I on October 2025


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JRN Landscaping, Inc.

4.75(
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JRN Landscaping, Inc.

4.75(
12
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
2014 years of experience

JRN Landscaping offers fast, friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service. Call us today!

"The owner is a really nice guy he gave me good ideas on what to do on my backyard he also is very understanding he is doing more work for me now so that should tell you how happy I am with his work"

Junior R on June 2020

JRN Landscaping offers fast, friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service. Call us today!

"The owner is a really nice guy he gave me good ideas on what to do on my backyard he also is very understanding he is doing more work for me now so that should tell you how happy I am with his work"

Junior R on June 2020


"Superb. Great contractor. Skilled in all areas of building construction, demolition, heavy equipment operation. Very nice guy. Hard working. Reasonable pricing."

Keith I on December 2023

Excavating land clearing old barn removal trenching demo foundation digging retaining walls and complete home renovations.

"Superb. Great contractor. Skilled in all areas of building construction, demolition, heavy equipment operation. Very nice guy. Hard working. Reasonable pricing."

Keith I on December 2023


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(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1961 years of experience

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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ADR Pro Builders Landscaping

5.00(
4
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ADR Pro Builders Landscaping

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on flexible pricing, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Great experience. Clear quote, good dialogue during the process, quality work and great results. Worked very well with the electrician. Hiring them again for an additional project"

Jean L on August 2025

We pride our company on flexible pricing, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Great experience. Clear quote, good dialogue during the process, quality work and great results. Worked very well with the electrician. Hiring them again for an additional project"

Jean L on August 2025


Vanwingerden Enterprise

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Vanwingerden Enterprise

New on AngiNew on Angi
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2021 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!


CLC LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION

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CLC LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

CASTANEDA LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

CASTANEDA LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Doctor Pavers

4.85(
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Doctor Pavers

4.85(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Doctor Pavers is a company specialized: in Brick pavers, Blue stone walkway, Steps, Stoops, Stair case, Stucco, and all kind stone work, we also do concrete. We are a company that focus on a job a time, which will be done in a timely manner, and with extreme quality.

"The Dr. Pavers team did a great job repairing large cracks in my garage floor and walls. They also helped remove an interior cinder block wall and fill the gaps. I am very happy with the efficiency and quality of the work performed and will be using them again in the future."

Stephen R on September 2024

Doctor Pavers is a company specialized: in Brick pavers, Blue stone walkway, Steps, Stoops, Stair case, Stucco, and all kind stone work, we also do concrete. We are a company that focus on a job a time, which will be done in a timely manner, and with extreme quality.

"The Dr. Pavers team did a great job repairing large cracks in my garage floor and walls. They also helped remove an interior cinder block wall and fill the gaps. I am very happy with the efficiency and quality of the work performed and will be using them again in the future."

Stephen R on September 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

The Valley Cottage, NY homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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