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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 Astoria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take pride in our quality of work and customer satisfaction. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. We haul it all, and are fully equipped to haul anything. Give Clean Collection Inc. a call today to learn more about how we can help you. Sign up for our NEW EMAIL LIST BY USING THIS LINK http://eepurl.com/hB96j1

Queens Backyard
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Our Team
Water damaged room
Water damaged room

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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L J & A Construction Corporation
4.6(
79
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Astoria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

L J & A Construction Corporation is your neighborhood source for a new home build or remodeling project. Knowing how important being local is, you can have confidence that your project will be done with the experience and caring of someone who is part of the neighborhood. With over 20 years of combined experience in the new home build industry you can be assured your project will be done right and exceed your expectations. Give us a call ( 917-517-3840 ) and see why we are the only choice for you., check us on bbb website , better business bureau , also on google ; lic # 1426760 new York ; lic # H18H5460000 Nassau county ; lic # 12012 long beach ; LJ&A is a general contractor and construction superintendent : we are GAF CERTIFIED roofing contractor lifetime warranty 50 year on new roof ; we are EPA lead paint certification ; we are a financing company with GREENSKY

 Modern Kitchen
 Master Bath
 Master Bathroom W. Standup Shower
 paint  wall
Finished

+62

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Piping Solutions
4.8(
49
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or ReplaceWater or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Astoria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We work extremely hard for the owner and always have the owner's best interest at heart. Our long term vision is for us to become a go to general contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects.\n

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Niko Spirollari
4.8(
162
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Astoria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hi, my name is Niko Spirollari! I am always prompt, courteous, and professional. I have the experience and expertise to get your project done right the first time. Call today to schedule your appointment. Thank you!

Response time8 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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RHP Unlimited
4.3(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Astoria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RHP Unlimited is your one stop shop for all your home improvement and we guarantee you a job well done! As General Contractors you get the owner and his partner, we are your guys! We strive to exceed your expectations each and every time and get the job done the way you want it by working 1 project at a time. We work in a timely fashion and always pay attention to detail. Call Mike today for your free estimate 631 299 1915!

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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DNS Plumbing & Heating
5.0(
14
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Water or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Astoria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Licensed and Insured Plumbing Services in NYC\n\nWWW.DNSplumbingNYC@gmail.com\n\n212-487-8767. Work number\n$200/ hour standard rate \n$350/ hour Emergency Services \nNot active on this platform.

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Bonhomme Plumbing and Home Renovations
4.9(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Astoria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Bonhomme Plumbing and Home Renovations is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. 25 years of accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Belinquete
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Astoria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Belinquete is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time1 day
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Neil's Construction, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Astoria, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Neil's Construction, Inc.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 set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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FAQs for excavation projects in Astoria, NY

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

The Astoria, NY homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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