Serving Mahwah, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"AM Excavating... Did What They Say And More ....For A Fair Price. Very Hard Working Honest Good Guys .....On The Demolition Of My Large Shed . Very Clean And Careful Work Near My Neighbors Property Line . Work Was Done On Time ...Hiring Them Was A Blessing . Ken ...6 /3 /21"
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Serving Mahwah, 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 Mahwah, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Did a great job removing oil tank from basement."
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Serving Mahwah, NJ and surrounding areas
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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."
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Serving Mahwah, 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 Mahwah, NJ and surrounding areas
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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!!"
Serving Mahwah, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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Warranties offered
"Lilco has done numerous jobs here to our Satisfaction. Owner is honest, knowledgeable about various home construction projects and easy to work with. Bring your own vision or let him help you bring a general goal/vision to life. He’s been able to help me troubleshoot with success."
Serving Mahwah, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Fair & good. Job was done with in time discussed."
Serving Mahwah, 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 Mahwah, NJ and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
Wellington Contracting delivers excavation, site development, and high-end remodeling across Bergen County and North Jersey — combining strong groundwork with clean, detail-driven finishes.\n
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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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