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Miller Concrete and Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Dryden, NY and surrounding areas

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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 by66%of homeowners
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WoodRock Construction
5.0(
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Serving Dryden, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt did a full septic installation on a new build house. He did a great job with the system, and gave flatter and more yard space after the system was put in. The grading and shaping of the land was superb"
Residential concrete
Residential concrete
Residential concrete
Residential concrete
Residential concrete

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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ST Landscaping and Excavating
3.4(
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Serving Dryden, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

ST Landscaping and Excavating, proudly serves its customers with pride and integrity. We are locally owned and operated and pay attention to the details that matter most to you. These are only some of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today! We do not accept credit cards, we take business checks, or cash only.

My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
Horton's Services, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Dryden, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

Rail
Rail
Rail
Rail
Response time1 day
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Finger Lakes Earthworks
New to Angi

Serving Dryden, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. Call us today!

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JDI Excavation & General Contracting, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Dryden, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had an amazing experience with this contractor. They were honest, reliable, and did truly excellent work. The communication was great, the craftsmanship was top-notch, and everything was done with real care. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend them!"
Whole house renovation
Whole house renovation
Whole house renovation
Whole house renovation
Whole house renovation

+38

Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
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Reeves Excavation
4.5(
3
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Serving Dryden, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality work as we possibly can. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities. We look forward to working with you!

Reeves
Reeves
Reeves
Reeves
Reeves

+4

Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Dryden, 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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