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Avatar for Innovative Improvements, Inc.
Innovative Improvements, Inc.
3.5(
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Serving Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"This company far exceeded my expectations. Highly professional, very friendly and trustworthy team who takes pride in their work and strives for customer satisfaction. Affordable, competitive pricing. Excellent work done your way; they don't make choices for you but will offer a suggestion if they feel there is a better way. They clean-up after themselves, and even go the extra mile such as transplanting bushes... I can't rave enough about them and will definitely be using LeClercs again. We couldn't be happier with the finished product."
Response time3 days
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
SMH Excavation & Property Maintenance
New to Angi

Serving Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

SMH Excavation & Property Maintenance 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.

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L&M EXCAVATION AND SNOWPLOWING LLC
New to Angi

Serving Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

L&M excavation and snowplowing LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide\nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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Fadale Enterprises, Inc.
4.5(
34
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Serving Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was completed in short order. Basement is completely, FRP paneling was installed and looks great throughout. My only complaint is that there was a ton of concrete dust left behind, both in the basement and tracked through the family room. I would still recommend them."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Tracks N Loads, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an over grown area of my property that was too much to clear on my own. T&L gave me a fair price and the work was done quickly. I now have my yard back!"
Response time2 days
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FAQs for excavation projects in Ellicottville, 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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