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Excavation major grading or resloping pros in Buffalo

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DCW
2501 Stony Point Rd
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
DCW
2501 Stony Point Rd
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

DCW, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Contacted me right away and gave an estimate on the same day!"

Jennifer S on January 2021

DCW, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Contacted me right away and gave an estimate on the same day!"

Jennifer S on January 2021


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Cook Specialty Contracting
1225 Town Line Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Cook Specialty Contracting
1225 Town Line Rd
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were very helpful in removing what needed t o be. They gave me their card and told me of other services they offer. Will consider using them this spring"

Mary Ann F on January 2025

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 the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were very helpful in removing what needed t o be. They gave me their card and told me of other services they offer. Will consider using them this spring"

Mary Ann F on January 2025


Blackline Equipment Rental & Sales, LLC
6274 Main Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Blackline Equipment Rental & Sales, LLC
6274 Main Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 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.


Custom Excavating
1540 Alleghany Road
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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Custom Excavating
1540 Alleghany Road
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Building Site Preparation, Excavation and Major Grading services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Building Site Preparation, Excavation and Major Grading services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!


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AA&K Property Management LLC
6408 Heise Road
4.88(
8
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AA&K Property Management LLC
6408 Heise Road
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
10 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

AA&K Property Management LLC is 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 hired AA&K to do a complete tear out of all the front of house and back of house landscaping at a home we purchased last year. All of the landscaping was completely overgrown and needed to go. They came and did an estimate and once we approved they got right to work on a timely manner. The work was done on time and on budget. We were very happy with the results. Highly recommend and have referred many family and friends. "

Angela C on May 2025

AA&K Property Management LLC is 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 hired AA&K to do a complete tear out of all the front of house and back of house landscaping at a home we purchased last year. All of the landscaping was completely overgrown and needed to go. They came and did an estimate and once we approved they got right to work on a timely manner. The work was done on time and on budget. We were very happy with the results. Highly recommend and have referred many family and friends. "

Angela C on May 2025


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Shuttleworth Landscaping
225 East Main Street
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Shuttleworth Landscaping
225 East Main Street
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your Landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Jason designed the layout and we loved everything. Very personable and trusted his team when they were here. Were very neat and tidy and quick. They worked and it was done in two days. Would recommend totally!"

Karen C on July 2022

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your Landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Jason designed the layout and we loved everything. Very personable and trusted his team when they were here. Were very neat and tidy and quick. They worked and it was done in two days. Would recommend totally!"

Karen C on July 2022


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Terra Firma Services
25 Pearl St
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Terra Firma Services
25 Pearl St
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Terra Firma Services is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"The guys were very professional and nice. John kept us updated throughout the entire process. Went above and beyond."

Mark D on April 2025

Terra Firma Services is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"The guys were very professional and nice. John kept us updated throughout the entire process. Went above and beyond."

Mark D on April 2025


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Woods Speciality Co. LLC
5260 ROGERS RD APT A5
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Woods Speciality Co. LLC
5260 ROGERS RD APT A5
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Woods Speciality Co. is 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very knowledgeable and experienced in his grading and digging i had him come and do all the site prep for my new house and he absolutely knocked it out of the park! Great work would definitely hire again!"

Josh F on June 2024

Woods Speciality Co. is 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very knowledgeable and experienced in his grading and digging i had him come and do all the site prep for my new house and he absolutely knocked it out of the park! Great work would definitely hire again!"

Josh F on June 2024


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Babcock Development
153 Stonebridge Rd
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Babcock Development
153 Stonebridge Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 local quotes requested

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 task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Workers arrived within minutes of call and performed work beautifully within 1 hr. Work area was cleaned up afterwards"

Gerhard P on October 2024

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 task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Workers arrived within minutes of call and performed work beautifully within 1 hr. Work area was cleaned up afterwards"

Gerhard P on October 2024


NWZ Services, LLC
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
NWZ Services, LLC
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
71 local quotes requested

15 years of experience operating heavy equipment. Excavating and skid steer work are my specialties. I treat everyone’s property as my own being conscious not to disrupt any more than needs to.

"Great. Was so helpful and easy to work with."

David W on October 2024

15 years of experience operating heavy equipment. Excavating and skid steer work are my specialties. I treat everyone’s property as my own being conscious not to disrupt any more than needs to.

"Great. Was so helpful and easy to work with."

David W on October 2024

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FAQs for excavation major grading or resloping projects in Buffalo, NY

Renting an excavator with a professional operator costs more than renting equipment only, reflecting the added value of skilled labor. This arrangement eliminates the learning curve associated with machine operation and transfers liability to the service provider. For homeowners without experience with heavy equipment, the additional expense often proves worthwhile through increased efficiency and a reduced risk of property damage or personal injury.

Residential foundation work often requires a medium-sized excavator with sufficient digging depth and power to handle the project effectively. These machines offer the necessary capabilities without the excessive costs of larger models. When selecting equipment, consider both the foundation dimensions and site access limitations. The appropriate bucket width is also important—wider buckets move more material quickly, while narrower options provide greater precision in confined spaces.

Equipment rental requires some form of liability coverage. While some homeowners' insurance policies extend to rented equipment, many do not provide adequate protection. Rental companies offer insurance options or require proof of appropriate coverage before releasing equipment. Coverage requirements and costs vary based on the equipment value and project scope, making it essential to verify your protection before beginning work.

While formal certification isn't always mandatory for equipment rental, operating an excavator safely requires proper training. Most rental companies provide basic operational instructions, but expect renters to have some familiarity with heavy machinery. Depending on your location and project type, local regulations may require specific certifications or permits. Research your area's requirements before renting to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations.

Securing your equipment reservation well in advance of your project start date is advisable, particularly during the construction season. A two-week advance booking is recommended to ensure availability of your preferred machine type and size. During slower periods, shorter notice may be acceptable, but early planning provides greater flexibility and peace of mind. Some rental companies offer scheduling priority to customers who book further in advance.

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