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Avatar for ADR Environmental,  LLP
ADR Environmental, LLP
4.8(
68
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Water or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David from ADR helped me find a company that does GPR before I spent money with ADR. He had integrity and honesty. I would definitely have used ADR had a tank needed to be excavated. It turned out that the GPR proved there was no tank. David was extremely helpful."
Tank removal below deck.
Tank Removal below deck.
Taking the concrete pad off the top of the tanks.
10k gallon fiberglass gasoline tank
10k gallon Fiberglass gasoline tank.

+5

Response time10 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Andres General Construccion
Andres General Construccion
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Driveway
Paint job
Paint job
Composed wood deck
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC
Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC
4.7(
116
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Water or Fuel Tank - RemoveWater or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found a surprise abandoned UST when excavating my front yard for a carport. After spending weeks online researching, reading horror stories, and becoming more panicked and confused I narrowed prospective candidates down to 4 companies and began the vetting process. I spoke with Shelley at Alternative Petroleum and immediately clicked with her. She answered all of my preliminary questions, clearing up some fact vs. fiction I had read online, and had a confidence in her manner was very reassuring. I didn't wait to get all estimates because I made my decision to go with Alternative Petroleum after our conversation. Was I ever right! Maria, Shelly, Dominique and Sal were very responsive in answering all of my questions and explaining the process in detail. They returned my calls right away and always exhibited patience and a bit of much-appreciated stress-relieving humor. Sal was on-site at 8am with his crew - all very professional, respectful, hard working guys - and they quickly got the tank pulled from my extremely tight space without damaging anything (retaining wall and paved walkway). My neighbors even commented on how clean and efficient they were. This is a family-owned business and you get the feeling they really like working together and enjoy what they do. Sal's phone never stopped ringing and I can see why. Each person involved with the business is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and professional. I had encountered so much conflicting information online and from the different companies I spoke with that I was braced for the process to be a nightmare. Thanks to Sal and Company I was wrong! I'm incredibly grateful I found them. I can recommend Alternative Petroleum without hesitation, they are THE BEST!!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Olympic Mechanical
Olympic Mechanical
5.0(
127
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Water or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A simple drain pipe replacement under a bathroom floor turned into a replacement of three lengths of drain pipe. In addition, when the finish up work in the basement was done, the waste lines going into that pipe were reconfigured so the washing machine and utility sink now drain directly into the pipe. Which let us take out the sump pump. Then, the plan to fit a pvc shield around the sewer pipe to the town sewer turned into a major excavation of a trench through an eight foot bed of shale because the incoming water line is 1/4 inch from the outgoing sewer line. And had a hole in it so it had to be replaced after all. The crew did a great job, they were pleasant throughout and I would recommend them to anyone."
Hot Water Heater
Hot Water Boiler Replacement
Hot Water Boiler
Sewer Line Excavation
Gas Line Trench for Generator

+8

Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Tito & Son Construction, LLC
Tito & Son Construction, LLC
4.4(
41
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing work! These guys came and within a few hours had the the gazebo fully assembled and drilled into the pavement. Zero error and took their time to make sure everything was straight an leveled. Very punctual, neat and responsible. Cannot wait to work with them again for future projects!"
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Structural Beam
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+42

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for Sterling Environmental Services, LLC
Sterling Environmental Services, LLC
4.7(
111
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Water or Fuel Tank - RemoveWater or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience!! FIVE STARS ALL AROUND! Sterling Environmental Services removed two 275 gallonn fuel oil tanks from our home in Randolph, NJ, in accordance with EPA, NJDEP, and local regulations and recommended procedures. Nick was very diligient with permits. Sterling coordinated the permits with the township The tanks were properly cleaned and removed. Tanks were cut up and left for the inspector. Inspector approved and they removed the pieces immeadiatly. Completely seamless from a customer perspective. THANK YOU very much Sterling Environmental!!"
Response time2 days
83 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Kearns Construction, LLC
Kearns Construction, LLC
4.8(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin from Kearns Earthscapes came to my house the day after a significant rain storm. My basement was flooding out and he spent a good 1.5 hours assisting me. Not only did he provide me various solutions and walk me through all the options, BUT he also helped with some of the clean up (and removal of water)! I was very impressed. He undoubtably will get my business when I push forward with the repair works. I would definitely recommend."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Greene Ridge Landscaping
Greene Ridge Landscaping
5.0(
4
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Water or Fuel Tank - RemoveExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

GreeneRidge is one of the premier excavating professionals in Morris county and surrounding areas. GreeneRidge specializes in excavation work, including septic installations and oil tank removals. GreeneRidge has built a strong client base and portfolio, and they attribute their success to a dedication to professionalism, punctuality and customer satisfaction. When it comes to excavation, no job is to big for GreeneRidge to handle. For a professional you can trust to provide quality, knowledgeable service give GreeneRidge a call today!

Septic Presby System
Septic Tank
Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Livingston, 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.

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