Serving Towaco, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Joseph and Sons repaired my existing sidewalk and steps, and installed a sidewalk extension. Very impressed with the skilled workmanship of Angelo's crew, will definitely use them again."
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Serving Towaco, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"A&M Excavating did a great job on our project. The crew was organized, efficient, and kept us updated the whole time. The site was left clean and ready for the next phase."
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Serving Towaco, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Chris communicated well, started the project on time. He was patient, attentive to details. Listened to all requests and explained what can and can't be done and provided the optimum solution. He handles the excavator very well which allowed the job to be completed efficiently with high precision. If you need the job to be done properly and quickly he and his team can deliver."
Serving Towaco, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
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 Towaco, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Hired George to take look at my sewer pipes. Excellent Service! He was responsive, on-time, friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He addressed all of my questions and took his time to explain, in detail, what the issue was. I would highly recommend George for your plumbing needs. Thank you so much George!!"
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Serving Towaco, NJ and surrounding areas
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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!!!"
Serving Towaco, 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!"
Serving Towaco, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very competent, clean, and thorough. Dan & Ray came on time, worked hard all day, checked their work and reviewed what I needed to know as a homeowner."
Serving Towaco, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We got multiple bids for this job and besides being the most economical they did an incredible job in a very timely manner. I highly recommend them if you need to have an underground oil tank removed. I was always kept aware of the progress of our project and Roseanne who I dealt with could not have been more professional, straight forward, and courteous."
Serving Towaco, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Plumber showed up on time, explained procedure and finished the job neatly"
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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.
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