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Carson Becker
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Jamestown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Give me a call for all of your excavation needs! It is my mission to provide the highest quality of service in all aspects of my business. I am extremely thorough in services that I provide and aim to be very receptive to any client's issues, questions or concerns and handle them promptly and professionally. I take necessary steps to ensure that my clients are completely satisfied with all of my contractual and assumed responsibilities. Above all else, I will fulfill these responsibilities while maintaining the highest ethical standards in both of my work and my character.

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Moore Contracting, LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Jamestown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Moore Contracting, LLC, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We have over 25 years of experience. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pierce Services, Inc.
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Jamestown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Pierce Services, Inc., 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. Please give us a call today!

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ST Landscaping and Excavating
3.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Jamestown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

ST Landscaping and Excavating, proudly serves its customers with pride and integrity. We are locally owned and operated and pay attention to the details that matter most to you. These are only some of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today! We do not accept credit cards, we take business checks, or cash only.

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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Fadale Enterprises, Inc.
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Jamestown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Basement Waterproofing, Drainage, and Landscape Specialists, Choose the Professionals Today! Fadale Enterprises, Inc., is the premier professional company offering residential, commercial, and site project services to our clients in the Western New York and Eastern Pennsylvania areas. We specialize in basement waterproofing, drainage, landscape design and installation, hardscape patios, outdoor kitchens, and living spaces, crawl space encapsulation, and related projects. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Check out our Facebook page to see up to date before and after pictures. You can also visit our website for lots of great information. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with New York and Pennsylvania's true professionals at work for you!

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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Gypsy Garage
5.0(
12
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or ReplaceWater or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Jamestown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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L&M EXCAVATION AND SNOWPLOWING LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Jamestown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a concrete sidewalk, back patio and driveway pad prepped and poured to replace our flagstone areas. L&M Excavation did an expert job throughout the hot long workdays. There were plenty of obstacles to navigate with large equipment and loads of materials but everything was put back in order by the end of the job. Definitely would recommend this crew for your concrete projects."
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Concrete side walk
Concrete side walk
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Meabon Excavating Services
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Jamestown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Meabon Excavating Services is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ed Musgrave Excavating
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Jamestown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Credit card accepted

Established in 1997, Ed Musgrave Excavating is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business in the Union City area. Ed Musgrave Excavating prides itself on an outstanding record of quality service. Our longevity is a testament to the level of service and quality you'll get when you choose us for your excavating needs. We have a staff of highly talented and motivated individuals that are eager to help you with all of your needs. We are excited that you have expressed an interest in our services, and we look forward to working with you.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Jamestown, 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.

The Jamestown, NY homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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