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Five Star Landscaping & Design
4.4(
54
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Water Mill, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Customers say: Quality work

"Peter was professional throughout the process. He arrived promptly, provided a fair price . Scope included a repointing o f front stoop of pavers. Work was completed in workmanlike manner. Quality performance and first rate. Just what any customer would expect. I highly recommend Five Star."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Southampton Estate Care
4.6(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Water Mill, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tried two other local landscape companies and was not pleased with the quality of their work. Southampton Estate Care is a local business that has been in business for over 35 years. Ken and his team were professioal, friendly, knowledgable and VERY reliable. Will be using them from now on."
Garage Renovation
Full Estate Management
Lawn Care
Full Estate Management
Full Estate Management

+9

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CARLOS G LANDSCAPING
4.7(
19
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Water Mill, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My leaf clean up was terrific - cleaned out gutters and grounds looked unbelievable- his price was more competitive than to other vendors. I will definitely hire him back for my spring cleanup"
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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.

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.

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.

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