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"My guy was awesome in what he did. Everything looks great."

Randy G on December 2025

Taber's Plumbing can give you affordable service with uncompromising quality.

"My guy was awesome in what he did. Everything looks great."

Randy G on December 2025


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BoMaK Contractors LLC

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BoMaK Contractors LLC

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Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 years of experience

BoMak Contractors proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! We guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely happy with every aspect."

Lori L on July 2023

BoMak Contractors proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! We guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely happy with every aspect."

Lori L on July 2023


"Excellent work, regraded yard by foundation and removed deteriorated detached garage."

Matthew C on August 2024

Ervay Earthworks, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Excellent work, regraded yard by foundation and removed deteriorated detached garage."

Matthew C on August 2024


"We decided to make some changes to a home we purchased. 1. JDI very efficiently met all our requests from converting the house from a coal heating furnace to a propane heating system that was all ready in place, but not in use. 2. JDI cleaned the basement and sealed the basement floor so that we could store things that made the move with us. 3. JDI also built a deck behind the house as well as painting and repairing the front deck of the house. 4. JDI replaced an older electric stove with a new gas stove and replaced the hot water heater for the house. 5. And last but not least, JDI renovated the two stalls for my two horses. "

Lita P on November 2025

JDI Excavation & General Contracting is your go to for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call today and lets get started!

"We decided to make some changes to a home we purchased. 1. JDI very efficiently met all our requests from converting the house from a coal heating furnace to a propane heating system that was all ready in place, but not in use. 2. JDI cleaned the basement and sealed the basement floor so that we could store things that made the move with us. 3. JDI also built a deck behind the house as well as painting and repairing the front deck of the house. 4. JDI replaced an older electric stove with a new gas stove and replaced the hot water heater for the house. 5. And last but not least, JDI renovated the two stalls for my two horses. "

Lita P on November 2025


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WoodRock Construction

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WoodRock Construction

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

WoodRock Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. WoodRock Construction is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"We had the front entrance to our home completely replaced, Matt was very attentive and helpful with the design and desired outcome we were looking to achieve. He is very knowledgeable and has an outstanding work ethic. Matt will be the first call we make for any future projects. Thank you Woodrock Construction! "

Peter D on December 2025

WoodRock Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. WoodRock Construction is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"We had the front entrance to our home completely replaced, Matt was very attentive and helpful with the design and desired outcome we were looking to achieve. He is very knowledgeable and has an outstanding work ethic. Matt will be the first call we make for any future projects. Thank you Woodrock Construction! "

Peter D on December 2025


Ward's Construction, Inc.

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Ward's Construction, Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

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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Eric C on July 2020

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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Eric C on July 2020


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Lawn lovers landscaping

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Lawn lovers landscaping

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I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY,

I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY,


Horton's Services, Inc.

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Horton's Services, Inc.

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26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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WOLVERTON SERVICES LLC

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WOLVERTON SERVICES LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Providing excavating, electrical, plumbing, septic, and framing carpentry services to the Finger Lakes Region of New York. We offer Military and First Responder discounts and have financing available through Synchrony Financial

"Excellent service and communication. I am planning on scheduling spring services."

Alex H on February 2025

Providing excavating, electrical, plumbing, septic, and framing carpentry services to the Finger Lakes Region of New York. We offer Military and First Responder discounts and have financing available through Synchrony Financial

"Excellent service and communication. I am planning on scheduling spring services."

Alex H on February 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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