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Avatar for L J & A Construction Corporation
L J & A Construction Corporation
4.6(
79
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"LJ&A they are real great workers clean and professional in what they do as they redid my bathroom and it came out great and the price was reasonable and great. Thank you to Lionel and his workers I would hire them over and over again and definitely recommend them to anyone i know to use them."
Modern Kitchen
Master Bath
Master Bathroom W. Standup Shower
paint wall
Finished

+62

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clean Collection, Inc.
4.8(
40
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and safety minded crew. I’m going to hire them again for more rubbish removal."
Queens Backyard
Queens Backyard1
Our Team
Water damaged room
Water damaged room

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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D & R Pro Service Inc.
4.5(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent and efficient work to re-hang door."
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+288

Response time2 days
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC
4.8(
270
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a backup a few days before and wanted to determine if it was a simple clog or cesspool related. They sent out a tech (Jimmy) the same day. He located both cesspools and walked me through my options. He was honest and patient, answering all my questions along the way."
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Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Greenovative Home Improvement
4.5(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Antonio, at Greenovative, was great. I really enjoyed his professionalism. He and his crew found creative ways to decrease the price of the project. We are happy we gave Greenovative this project. Honestly, we will use them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rapid Fire Flood Restoration LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Freddy and his crews are very friendly and professional,they go above and beyond to make it as easy as possible for me and my family,they even took care of the insurance and personal items ,they even keep in contact after the job is finished"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Junk in my Trunk
4.8(
90
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went well. The two man team came within the scheduled appointment window, worked quickly, completed the removal quickly, and made sure that the area was clean before they departed. They were professional, willingly answered any questions, and were courteous. The appointment was made through Angie's list, the main office was quick to respond , schedule the appointment, and provided a site unseen estimate upon receiving a description of the materials to be removed that was pretty close to the final price."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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High Idle Excavation
4.8(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Valley Stream, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

"I reached out to High Idle Excavation. I needed Land cleared , graded , and sloped to correct pitch. They also Installed 3 10x6 drywells with dome and lid Sanitary lite duty open grates. They were great and I would recommend them to any other home owners that want a great job done in a very reasonable time."
Trench work
Trench work
Trench
Pool demo
Pool completion

+11

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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