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L J & A Construction Corporation
4.6(
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Serving Elmont, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was excellent to deal with, very understanding, and willing to deal with my unique moisture issue and provide the bet service and product for my roof! I would definitely refer him for additional work to and of my friends and family and I will be having him back to start a new garage project."
 Modern Kitchen
 Master Bath
 Master Bathroom W. Standup Shower
 paint  wall
Finished

+62

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A-1 Tank Removals and Installations
4.6(
222
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Serving Elmont, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very happy with the work they did abandoning my below ground oil tank and installing a new above ground tank. They were able to save my plants located near the abandoned tank as well!"
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Bonhomme Plumbing and Home Renovations
4.9(
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Serving Elmont, NY and surrounding areas

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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(
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Serving Elmont, NY and surrounding areas

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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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American Elite Contractors, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Serving Elmont, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you have a major repair project American Elite Contractors will make sure to deliver from beginning to end in record time without sacrificing quality. After our last GC quit without notice leaving everything in shambles they came in and fixed his mistakes plus finished the job properly. I'll never call anyone else"
Bathroom hallway
Kitchen Area
Specialty tile backsplash  “ LA”
Bathroom walls and floors
Specialty tile “Tupac” wall

+105

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Elmont, 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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