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Avatar for Miller Concrete and Excavation
Miller Concrete and Excavation
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"????? Great Experience with Miller Concrete & Excavation We hired Miller Concrete & Excavation for a residential concrete project and couldn?t be happier with the results. Ian and his crew were professional, on time, and did excellent work. The concrete looks great and the job site was left clean. If you want quality work from a contractor you can trust, I highly recommend Miller Concrete & Excavation / Miller Construction Group."
Concrete
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Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Valor Development
5.0(
28
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Valor Development strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

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Gallery
In ground pool demolition
Garage Demolition
Clear and drain

+6

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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The Earthworks Group LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingWater or Fuel Tank - Remove+3 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"It went perfect! The owner, Griffin , was extremely nice and understanding and willing to work with me for exactly what I needed done at my farm! Since a flood took out our walk way and driveway at my farm, it needed to all be redone. Griffin excavated all the old damage walkway and driveway and also put a drainage system under the new driveway and walkway. Which I originally didn’t think of but to prevent this from happening again, Griffins idea worked so well, since the farm is in a valley and we get flooding quite often! An estimated was always provided and communication was always great. I would highly recommend and will be using again!"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Ames Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Ames Tree Service, INC. is a locally owned and operated fully insured company serving CNY. We value honesty and integrity and treat your property with care and respect. We offer multiple tree services that are customizable to the needs of the home owner. We offer tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, hedge trimming, brush mowing and lot clearing. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients!

Tree trimming
Tree trimming
Lot clearing start
Lot clearing middle
Lot clearing finished

+17

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G&G Excavation LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

G&G Excavation – Built on Precision. Backed by Reliability.\n\nAt G&G Excavation, we take pride in delivering high-quality excavation services that set the foundation for lasting results. Based in Northern New York, we serve residential and commercial clients within a 50-mile radius with dependable, efficient, and affordable solutions.\n\nFrom site preparation and foundations to driveways, septic systems, drainage solutions, trenching, and land clearing, no job is too big or small. We bring the right equipment, experience, and attention to detail to every project—ensuring the job is done right the first time.\n\nOur commitment is simple: honest work, fair pricing, and results you can trust. When you choose G&G Excavation, you’re choosing a team that values your time, your property, and your investment.\n\nCall or text today to get your project started.\n

Excavation
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Reem Outdoor Solutions
4.5(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Reem Outdoor Solutions is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work.\n \nReem Outdoor Solutions is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.\n \nWe look forward to working with you!

Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

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NXTGEN Lawn & Landscape
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
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AJM LAND PROS LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom 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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FAQs for excavation projects in Clay, 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 Clay, NY homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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