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Avatar for Mulverhill Landscaping & Excavation
Mulverhill Landscaping & Excavation
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! Fully Insured.

We Do A Lot For You
We Do A Lot For You
We Do A Lot For You
We Do A Lot For You
We Do A Lot For You

+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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GCA Excavating & Land Clearing
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n50 years

Response time30 mins
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G&G Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

G&G Excavation – Built on Precision. Backed by Reliability.\n\nAt G&G Excavation, we take pride in delivering high-quality excavation services that set the foundation for lasting results. Based in Northern New York, we serve residential and commercial clients within a 50-mile radius with dependable, efficient, and affordable solutions.\n\nFrom site preparation and foundations to driveways, septic systems, drainage solutions, trenching, and land clearing, no job is too big or small. We bring the right equipment, experience, and attention to detail to every project—ensuring the job is done right the first time.\n\nOur commitment is simple: honest work, fair pricing, and results you can trust. When you choose G&G Excavation, you’re choosing a team that values your time, your property, and your investment.\n\nCall or text today to get your project started.\n

Excavation
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M&M Plumbing
5.0(
2
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

M&M Plumbing is a 26 year old, plumbing, heating, and drain cleaning company that is built on experience, hard work, and dependable service. With years of hands-on knowledge, and experience we take pride in delivering honest, high-quality workmanship for homes and businesses. From emergency plumbing repairs and heating system service to clogged drains and routine maintenance, we handle every job with professionalism and care. Our mission is simple: provide fast, reliable solutions and treat every customer like family. We are here to help! \n

Kitchen faucet
Kitchen faucet
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Cardinal Plumbing Company
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

We are 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. We also accept PayPal.

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High Tech Construction Co
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

For years High Tech Construction Co. has been servicing its customers with efficiency, integrity, and Professionalism. Specializing in brownstone exterior restoration we strive to preserve historic brownstones from deterioration. Located in Brooklyn NY. Take tour of our website and gain insight into the core values and philosophies at High Tech Construction Co.

Facade Restoration - High Tech Construction Co
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Wood Stoop
Limestone Stoop
brownstone stoop and facade restoration

+20

Recommended by81%of homeowners
Blade
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We here at Blade, LLC take pride in our work and always pay attention to the minor details. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be, always going the extra mile to ensure the job gets done correctly the first time around. We are prompt and professional with our services. Call us today for your next home improvement project!

Shore wall designs
Town house prep
BLADE INC.
BLADE INC.
Parking garage footers

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Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Potsdam, 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.

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