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Quiroz Remodeling Services
5.0(
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Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"He is very professional and hands on. I can always get in contact with him. He told me that if I need any help or have any problems after the project is done, all we need to do is give him a call!"
Sayreville kitchen
Kitchen remodeling
Kitchen remodeling
Sayreville kitchen
Apartment remodeling

+7

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
NorRoc Enterprises, LLC.
New to Angi

Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated Oil tank removal, installation and remediation contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We also conduct tank scannings or sweeps! \nYou will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Grading Ground & Landscaping LLC
New to Angi

Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you\n

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Precision Excavating
4.8(
5
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Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job, great price, got the job done very quickly, and cleaned up very nicely. All the guys showed up on time and worked all day even in the rain to get the job done on time. I'm so happy with the work that was done will recommend for sure."
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+1

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roy Targia Masonry
4.6(
199
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Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"This is now our second project with Roy and his Team. We recently tasked them with a large yard renovation and driveway project. The scope was very expansive: demo of existing hardscape, installation of drainage, grading, belgian block driveway curbs, belgian block apron, paver patio, sidewalks and more. The work and craftsmanship changed our whole yard and looks beautiful. The crew and Roy are respectful and friendly, highly recommend."
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+47

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Clark Chimney & Masonry
4.8(
32
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Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dear Angi, Chris Clark, the owner of Clark Chimney & Masonry, came out to my home within a few days after our initial phone conversation... He provided me with an estimate later that day... He arrived with his Crew a day later which I found to be very impressive... I originally thought it would be several months before the project could even be started!!! The two Fellows working for him were extremely Professional, Kind, Respectful, and Courteous... Not only did they do my Pellet Stove Installation, they also moved around furniture for me to help clear up my living space... Chris and his Crew did an amazing job and I am so grateful... Now, my Family and I can enjoy the wonderful warmth of our pellet stove... Many Thankx to Clark Chimney & Masonry... You have truly earned our future business..."
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Philadelphia Stucco paint waterproof

+36

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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DOUBLE TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL SERVICES
4.8(
21
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Serving Livingston, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Eddy and his team trimmed seven pine trees for us, and the result was
outstanding. Excellent service! They were prompt, friendly, and very professional.
Very fair price, great work, cleaned up everything
(couldn't tell they had even been here, except for the outcome). Eddy
really knows his trees, and we recommend Double Tree with our
highest recommendation!"
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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