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The Earthworks Group LLC
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Serving Vernon, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had a great experience with Earthworks! They were super professional, on time and neat, and they kept everything within my budget. The work was top-notch and they did an overall excellent job. I highly recommend them."
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Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Ames Tree Service, Inc.
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Serving Vernon, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ames did a excellent job. Quick professional and excellent work. They go above and beyond. Took down 7 trees for us and will use again."
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Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AJM LAND PROS LLC
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Serving Vernon, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Magee's Lawn & Gardens
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Serving Vernon, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great work ! The lawn looks beautiful when he's done. Weed trimming around my long fence makes it look finished. My neighbors say - it never looked better. I'm Very happy. They are always smiling and lovely to talk to."
Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Over the Top Unlimited, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Vernon, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Over The Top Unlimited Inc. is a fully incorporated, licensed and insured excavation and proudly serving Parish, NY and the surrounding areas. Owned and operated by Michael Peters, the company brings over 20 years of hands-on industry experience to every residential and commercial project.\n\nWith a full fleet of heavy equipment and the expertise to handle projects of all sizes, Over The Top Unlimited Inc. specializes in excavation, septic system installation and replacement, foundations, basement and crawl space work, waterproofing, and encapsulation services. Whether preparing a site for new construction, replacing aging infrastructure, or solving drainage and foundation issues, Michael and his team deliver dependable workmanship built to last.\n\nFrom start to finish, clients can expect professionalism, efficiency, and quality results backed by decades of experience in the field.\n

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Horton's Services, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Vernon, 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

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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