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Avatar for PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC
PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC
4.8(
270
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Serving East Rockaway, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a backup a few days before and wanted to determine if it was a simple clog or cesspool related. They sent out a tech (Jimmy) the same day. He located both cesspools and walked me through my options. He was honest and patient, answering all my questions along the way."
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Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC
4.1(
151
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Serving East Rockaway, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C2G did a great job with replacing a buried oil tank with an above ground Roth tank. They were in on time, came prepared and completed the job quickly. They were also the only company that we came by that offered to remove the abandoned tank too."
Residental Oil Tank Removal
Locate buried tanks
Aboveground Oil Tank Installation
Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Bonhomme Plumbing and Home Renovations
4.9(
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Serving East Rockaway, 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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Greenovative Home Improvement
4.5(
1
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Serving East Rockaway, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Greenovative, we pride ourselves in how much can we do for our customers. Among our ranks are skilled and licensed tradesmen who have worked in various types of projects, and each having over 10 to 30 years of experience. This gives us ability to look for innovative ways to reduce the cost of our service and speed up the pace for completion of the projects we take on. Try us out, as we are not in this business to disappoint. Financing is available if needed.\n

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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High Idle Excavation
4.8(
20
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Serving East Rockaway, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

"I reached out to High Idle Excavation. I needed Land cleared , graded , and sloped to correct pitch. They also Installed 3 10x6 drywells with dome and lid Sanitary lite duty open grates. They were great and I would recommend them to any other home owners that want a great job done in a very reasonable time."
Trench work
Trench work
Trench
Pool demo
Pool completion

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Junk in my Trunk
4.8(
90
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Serving East Rockaway, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two men arrived on time and went up and down a staircase to get all the stuff up in the loft. We looked at what came down and decided whether to have them put it in the dumpster they provided or if we wanted to keep it. They where fast ! They worked hard , they where polite and we thought they did a great job. We did have them come one more time for the rest of the stuff we had to get rid of. They swept up after everything was out and it was a big job. So, the price we are estimating was for two times they came .
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FAQs for excavation projects in East Rockaway, 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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