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Avatar for Terra Ferma Contracting, LLC
Terra Ferma Contracting, LLC
4.6(
70
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chappaqua, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Great company, lightning fast response with quote. Communicated often on day of drop-off and was there to pick it up first thing on day we asked. Custom built dumpsters which are taller than normal which is very helpful in taking up less space."
Process
Pergola
Unilock pavers outdoor Ligthing
Unilock pavers
Patio

+7

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Optima Environmental Services, Inc.
Optima Environmental Services, Inc.
4.7(
53
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Water or Fuel Tank - RemoveWater or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Chappaqua, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience through the estimate and removal process 48 hours ago. Danny, Billy the project managers were complete and professional with several follow-ups to keep me abreast of progress during the permitting and scheduling process. On the removal day, Walker and George were amazing. They had to get the equipment up a slope that started with climbing a 20" stone retaining barrier. miss overhanging tree limbs and work right underneath the power line from the street to my house, Made me nervous for them, but their work in removing residual oil, and the oil tank itself progressed smoothly with no mishaps. I will recommend this company to anyone in need but especially anyone with tight space or difficult terrain."
Before
During
During 2
Underground Removal
Backfilled to Grade

+2

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New England Environmental Services, Inc.
4.8(
100
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Water or Fuel Tank - RemoveWater or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Chappaqua, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with the outcome of this oil tank removal project. Jeff and his co-worker were everything you want in a professional contractor. Timely, courteous, efficient and left a clean job site. Price was reasonable. I'd recommend New England Environmental and will go back to them if I need any more of this type of work in the future."
550 Gal Oil Tank Removal
1
2
3
275 gal AST Install

+7

Response time3 days
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC
C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC
4.1(
151
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or ReplaceWater or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Chappaqua, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lied to me about my oil tank leaking and then when confronted about it, it was made to seem like it was no big deal that there was a leak. They did not run through any of the information with me at the end, just sign here and sign here. I left a google review informing they left debris behind, the owner or a representative responded that it was my debris, so I guess that means I am responsible for it, which is fine. However, that would have been nice to know beforehand, and when I asked the gentleman who was here doing the work about the debris he basically shrugs his shoulder and says I dont know. Beyond all that, the workmanship appears to be good so far."
Residental Oil Tank Removal
Locate buried tanks
Aboveground Oil Tank Installation
Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Fredy's Contracting, Inc.
Fredy's Contracting, Inc.
4.4(
19
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chappaqua, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I was given false information regarding the basement of the home I was purchasing. Fredy could have come out and cosigned the information and made a lot of money off of me. However, he was honest and told me that the areas that were identified as needing to be fixed really did not. He gave me some great solutions, alternatives, and insight. When I need help I will not hesitate to contact him. He is an honest many that is not looking to scam people. Thank you Fredy! There should be more hard working honest people like you!"
 Projects
Steps
 Project
 1
 2

+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Jaguar Paving Corp.
Jaguar Paving Corp.
4.4(
7
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Chappaqua, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had are gravel driveway re-graded with additional gravel, along with re-doing our Belgium block apron. We requested several proposals and found ADR PRO BUILDERS LANDSCAPING's to be the most responsive and flexible. We worked with Eligio who was knowledgeable and responsive to what we were looking to accomplish. He met with us on a Saturday and had a proposal within a few days. His proposal was also very reasonable from a pricing perspective. He started the work on the date he promised and completed his work on a time. He had a sizable crew. I also found it refreshing not to have a long contract loaded with legalize and escape clauses for any responsibility and attaching risks to us related for non payment. ADR had a very straight forward payment requirement. Bottom line we would strongly recommend ADR, and have already done so."
New Asphalt Driveway with a new Edge (Belgian Blocks)
New Asphalt Driveway
New Asphalt Driveway
New Asphalt Driveway
Patio Pavers

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for excavation projects in Chappaqua, 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.

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