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Avatar for Long Hill Contracting, LLC
Long Hill Contracting, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Hightstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If anyone is looking to get grading and land level I recommend that you use Long Hill Contracting. Dave, who is the owner comes out to your home and does a walk thru. He asks questions on what you are looking to get down. He then present vision of your project with you. The projects turnaround time was very quick. He is extremely professional, project pricing is fair/reasonable and he goes out of his way to work within your budget. Thank you Dave!"
Excavation of contaminated soil
Loading truck for disposal of contaminated soil
Backfilling excavation with certified clean
Placement of clean material
Remediation complete

+45

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC
4.7(
116
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Serving Hightstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

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 ¤"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sterling Environmental Services, LLC
4.7(
111
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Serving Hightstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"No hassle, in and out service. Scheduling was simple, they took care of permits and everything with the town. I removed my tank from the basement, they were in and out within 2-3 hours, within a week they schedulled the inspection and job was done. Great price, highly recommend. Cement job was a little patchy for the holes but good enough still for the 5 star"
Response time2 days
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Good Tree & Stump Removal, Inc.
Good Tree & Stump Removal, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Serving Hightstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

GTS offers all phases of tree care from pruning and tree removals to stump grinding and lot clearing. GTS prides itself on providing the highest quality tree care without sacrificing safety or professionalism. Every property is treated as if it were our very own and our knowledgeable staff takes extreme pride in our craft always following all New Jersey standards for tree care operation. Our team takes great care to eliminate any potential hazards and we leave all job sites clean and free of debris.\n\nWe pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Alliance Service Professionals, LLC
4.3(
22
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Serving Hightstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service from Alliance Service Pros was fantastic! Tom Kensinger was my service pro and he delivered above and beyond my expectations. The flower bed in front of my house next to the foudation was very soggy and water was coming through the foundation into my house; assumed a water or sewer leak. Chalres from Alliance pros investigated the situation, throughouly examined the situation, checked all township/state codes and then provided a compeitive quote. Two days later Tom was onsite for the repair, it was around 90-95 degrees. He hand dug 6 ft of earth to uncover a broken water line in the foundation. Tom overcame serveral challenges with main water line shutoff not working, significant flooding while digging to get the job down. He also brought a change of clothes, before coming into the house to not muddy up my house/basement. He repaired the waterline outside and through the house and then sealed the water line and the sewer line in the foundation in and out. He took care on digging to separate the mulch and dirt, so upon refilling the hole he could leave it as he left. Lastly, he hosed down all areas of my porch, driveway and sidewalk. Basically looked liked it was never touched. He worked 12 hours and promised to not leave until we had water that night. I have never seen this dedication from a trade professional before and my long review is a return in kind for the level of work he showed my family. They will be my go to plumbing professionals from now on."
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+19

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for James Baxevanis Demolition
James Baxevanis Demolition
5.0(
2
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Serving Hightstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Great guys. Professional and clean. Did what they said they would do and showed up when they said they would. Great communication. Will definitely utilize there services again."
Site preparation project in Holmdel, New Jersey.
Site preparation project in Holmdel, New Jersey.
Home demolition project in Lavallette, New Jersey
Home demolition project in Lavallette, New Jersey.
Driveway removal project in Ewing Township, New Jersey.

+1

Response time9 hrs
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FAQs for excavation projects in Hightstown, NJ

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.

The Hightstown, NJ homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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