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"Excellent. Our view has returned."

Pete B on October 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent. Our view has returned."

Pete B on October 2025



Helping Hand

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Helping Hand

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Helping Hand services can help any home and anybody complete a project on their property and in their home. Water management drainage, driveways and walkways, landscape and hardscape projects (exterior patios), and all interior and exterior home remodeling and repair. Home improvements including siding, deck construction, new windows and home remodeling. Please contact us for your next project. We have great relationships with other contractors and are happy to help.

Helping Hand services can help any home and anybody complete a project on their property and in their home. Water management drainage, driveways and walkways, landscape and hardscape projects (exterior patios), and all interior and exterior home remodeling and repair. Home improvements including siding, deck construction, new windows and home remodeling. Please contact us for your next project. We have great relationships with other contractors and are happy to help.


RJ Quackenbush Construction

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RJ Quackenbush Construction

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5 years of experience

At RJ Quackenbush, we specialize in excavation, grading, and drainage jobs. From big to small we can always take care of your needs. Our machines range in all different sizes making it quick and easy to attend to you.

At RJ Quackenbush, we specialize in excavation, grading, and drainage jobs. From big to small we can always take care of your needs. Our machines range in all different sizes making it quick and easy to attend to you.


"Nick was recommended to me by a family member who recently had their lawn hydroseeded by Coyne Brothers. They were professional, informative, and here when they said they would be! I too would recommend their services."

Chelsea B on August 2023

Family owned business with over 9 years of experience for residential and commercial Landscaping, Hydroseeding, light Excavation, Lawn and Yard work, mulch, bed maintenance.

"Nick was recommended to me by a family member who recently had their lawn hydroseeded by Coyne Brothers. They were professional, informative, and here when they said they would be! I too would recommend their services."

Chelsea B on August 2023


Eco Forestry and land management

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Eco Forestry and land management

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10 years of experience

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.


Paul Fitzsimmons L.L.C.

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Paul Fitzsimmons L.L.C.

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Property maintenance, handyman repairs/ diagnoses, residential or commercial, landscape, hardscape, interior/exterior remodeling, concrete, windows/doors, pressure washing, excavating, and more. Been in business for 20 plus years and have experience in multiple trades. We offer a senior, disabled, and military discount. We are top-rated coming in at an average of only 75% of competitor's pricing. Give us a call to schedule a free estimate! We also wish to thank our long-term customer base who has recommended we expand to Angie's List (now Angi)

Property maintenance, handyman repairs/ diagnoses, residential or commercial, landscape, hardscape, interior/exterior remodeling, concrete, windows/doors, pressure washing, excavating, and more. Been in business for 20 plus years and have experience in multiple trades. We offer a senior, disabled, and military discount. We are top-rated coming in at an average of only 75% of competitor's pricing. Give us a call to schedule a free estimate! We also wish to thank our long-term customer base who has recommended we expand to Angie's List (now Angi)


"Justin and his team did a great job on our patio. Ver responsive and prompt."

Mark P on July 2022

Property Services company located in Delmar, NY. Services include Hardscaping, landscaping, fencing, and Snow removal. Serves both commercial and residential properties.

"Justin and his team did a great job on our patio. Ver responsive and prompt."

Mark P on July 2022


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Northern Landscape & Excavation

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Northern Landscape & Excavation is a family owned business operating out of Schodack NY. Serving our customers with top tier satisfaction in Landscape, Construction, Pool Removals, Excavation, Drainage, Grading, Site Work, Stump Removal and much more! We are invested in each of our clients and we constantly strive to bring the best customer service in town. Don't hesitate to reach out for a free estimate today! We look forward to working with you on your next project.

"Cole did a great job extending our backyard so we have more useable space. He was able to get the job done quickly and his communication was excellent! He came over a second time, without hesitation, to answer my questions before the job started and he checked in throughout the project to make sure we were happy with the work. Would absolutely recommend him!"

Juli K on June 2022

Northern Landscape & Excavation is a family owned business operating out of Schodack NY. Serving our customers with top tier satisfaction in Landscape, Construction, Pool Removals, Excavation, Drainage, Grading, Site Work, Stump Removal and much more! We are invested in each of our clients and we constantly strive to bring the best customer service in town. Don't hesitate to reach out for a free estimate today! We look forward to working with you on your next project.

"Cole did a great job extending our backyard so we have more useable space. He was able to get the job done quickly and his communication was excellent! He came over a second time, without hesitation, to answer my questions before the job started and he checked in throughout the project to make sure we were happy with the work. Would absolutely recommend him!"

Juli K on June 2022


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WE HAUL

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4 years of experience

WE HAUL it ALL. AFFORDABLE, EFFICIENT & RELIABLE JUNK REMOVAL IN THE CAPITAL REGION WE HAUL is a locally-owned junk removal and demolition service. We are proud to service residential and business clients in the Capital District and neighboring area. We also offer: *Demolition *Landscape removal/Installation *Appliance removal/Installation *Leaf and brush clean up *And much more We guarantee our customer service and superb work ethic 100%. You will receive excellent service at a fair market price , we will not upcharge you due to technicalities but you can rely on direct, no surprise , prices and professional service. Here is what we can guarantee: PROFESSIONAL & Courteous Our team is experienced, polite and timely. AFFORDABLE Our prices are competitive with customized quotes to your need. WE ARE LOCAL Our company is locally owned and operated.

WE HAUL it ALL. AFFORDABLE, EFFICIENT & RELIABLE JUNK REMOVAL IN THE CAPITAL REGION WE HAUL is a locally-owned junk removal and demolition service. We are proud to service residential and business clients in the Capital District and neighboring area. We also offer: *Demolition *Landscape removal/Installation *Appliance removal/Installation *Leaf and brush clean up *And much more We guarantee our customer service and superb work ethic 100%. You will receive excellent service at a fair market price , we will not upcharge you due to technicalities but you can rely on direct, no surprise , prices and professional service. Here is what we can guarantee: PROFESSIONAL & Courteous Our team is experienced, polite and timely. AFFORDABLE Our prices are competitive with customized quotes to your need. WE ARE LOCAL Our company is locally owned and operated.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

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.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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