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Avatar for A&M Excavating, LLC
A&M Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Nutley, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+3

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Olympic Mechanical
5.0(
126
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Serving Nutley, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are first time home buyers and George did an excellent job showing us where plumbing and leaks may be an issue for the house that we are purchasing. We ended up finding a red flag with the sewer lines in the basement. We highly recommend first-time home buyers to do a sewer line inspection before buying as it can help save a big headache for the future!"
Hot Water Heater
Hot Water Boiler Replacement
Hot Water Boiler
Sewer Line Excavation
Gas Line Trench for Generator

+8

Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Nutley, 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 Nutley, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sterling worked with my wife and I to get an above ground oil tank removed which had been left from the previous owner. They were willing to work with us to find an appropriate time and were able to remove the tank with an inspection from the town within 4 hours. Kudos to Nick and the team at Sterling!"
Response time2 days
83 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Village Landscaping and Contracting
4.9(
25
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Serving Nutley, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Village landscaping did a phenomenal job on my home. Chris worked with me in identifying the main priority projects, and brought in a very professional staff that finished project faster than expected. His attention to detail, management, and ability to take in and apply owners input was a breath of fresh air. The pricing was on point and the contracting process was seamless. The finished product was above grade and at a very good value. I will work with him again, and highly recommend him for drainage solutions, grade sloping, and other landscaping projects around your home."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Andres General Construccion
5.0(
9
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Serving Nutley, NJ and surrounding areas

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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
Line Stripping
Mold care
Remodel
Paint job

+7

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Ron Pellegrino, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Nutley, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Ron Pellegrino, Inc was a pleasure to work with. They were flexible around my needs and my availability, and completed my project exactly as I hired them too. I needed a very large tree stump/root system excavated from my yard, and the area resloped. Pellegrino came in and completely the job quickly and efficiently and finally no more awful chewed up stump in my yard! They even put down grass seed and covered it with straw, which was above expectation. I will definitely hire them again for furture projects."
Paver walkway
stoneing base for pavement
Loading Truck
Driveway Paved
Driveway Paved

+89

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zaku Pro Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Nutley, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend ZakuPro to anyone looking for top-notch stone masonry work. Their dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction is evident in every aspect of their work. Thank you for transforming the front of my house into a stunning masterpiece!"
Pool
Stone work
Pool Patio
House
House

+21

Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Nutley, 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 Nutley, NJ homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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