
Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They came on time and did the work with efficient and excellent knowledge. I would use them again."





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Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They came on time and did the work with efficient and excellent knowledge. I would use them again."





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Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Village landscaping did a phenomenal job on my home. Chris worked with me in identifying the main priority projects, and brought in a very professional staff that finished project faster than expected. His attention to detail, management, and ability to take in and apply owners input was a breath of fresh air. The pricing was on point and the contracting process was seamless. The finished product was above grade and at a very good value. I will work with him again, and highly recommend him for drainage solutions, grade sloping, and other landscaping projects around your home."

Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Jonathan, Ernesto, and his Team did a great job renovating our stairs. As a first-time homebuyer, we wanted to renoâ our stairs and install metal railings. They acknowledged our concerns and answered our questions promptly. We love how our stairs and railings came out. 100% recommend these guys. I will contact them again for future projects."





Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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Emergency services offered
"Sal and his polite crew did an excellent professional job excavating our 500gal LP tank and even returned to dump extra load of crushed stone into hole Free Of Charge and regrading top soil and lawn so we didn't have to worry about water collection attracting insects or us falling due to fact our rocky soil required 2 full loads of crushed rocks to make it level. We highly recommend Alternative Petroleum Services and personally refer straight talking Sal, Maria and their construction crew to neighbors and anyone considering excavation or other services they provide. You will be happy, just like us, as finding reliable polite contractors is not easy as we know well after having hundreds come to do work on our home and yard since we had house built in 1998. If you value polite and thorough contractors then Sal and his team are the way to go! ð ð Best - John & Esty Muench ð ð ð ¤"

Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We are first time home buyers and George did an excellent job showing us where plumbing and leaks may be an issue for the house that we are purchasing. We ended up finding a red flag with the sewer lines in the basement. We highly recommend first-time home buyers to do a sewer line inspection before buying as it can help save a big headache for the future!"





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Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"This contractor did a great job for me. Was efficient and finished the job timely. Cleaned up well also."





Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Sterling worked with my wife and I to get an above ground oil tank removed which had been left from the previous owner. They were willing to work with us to find an appropriate time and were able to remove the tank with an inspection from the town within 4 hours. Kudos to Nick and the team at Sterling!"
Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were very thorough and left the basement clean."

Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"275 gal oil tank removed from yard, did what they said when they said.. Customer service was Top Notch.. & Price was fantastic…"

Serving Essex Fells, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We had severe drainage issues in our yard that damaged our foundation and landscape. Most professionals we contacted suggested short-cuts, as the real (long-term) solutions were very complex and costly. Kevin was the only one who came to us with the full package of long-term effective solutions and the expertise to handle all of it. He diagnosed, repaired and saved our foundation, regraded our property, and installed a beautiful new patio and landscape that others in the industry have complimented. Kevin is a perfectionist and his work shows it. To anyone looking for a cheap fast job, look elsewhere. But for effective drainage solutions, extensive construction knowledge, plant & landscape expertise, and amazing quality of work, you wonâ t find better than Kevin."
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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