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Avatar for Pipe Works Services Inc
Pipe Works Services Inc
33 River Rd
4.42(
170
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Approved Pro
Pipe Works Services Inc
33 River Rd
4.42(
170
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
257 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Since 2000, we have built our reputation as one of Northern New Jersey’s most trusted experts for home comfort and efficiency. Improving the overall comfort and energy efficiency of your home is our #1 priority, and we believe we are the best. What sets us apart from other home energy contractors is that our team undergoes continuous extensive training that is unmatched by anyone in the industry. You can rest assured that we will perform the job right the first time around! With over 75 years of combined service experience, Pipe Works Services Inc. is a New Jersey Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Water Conditioning, Insulation, Electrical, Installation, Drain Cleaning, Maintenance, Replacement company located in Morris County. Pipe Works will send you only the best technician or specialist to fix, replace or install your needs.

"Excellent, excellent, excellent!"

Angel G on April 2025

Since 2000, we have built our reputation as one of Northern New Jersey’s most trusted experts for home comfort and efficiency. Improving the overall comfort and energy efficiency of your home is our #1 priority, and we believe we are the best. What sets us apart from other home energy contractors is that our team undergoes continuous extensive training that is unmatched by anyone in the industry. You can rest assured that we will perform the job right the first time around! With over 75 years of combined service experience, Pipe Works Services Inc. is a New Jersey Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Water Conditioning, Insulation, Electrical, Installation, Drain Cleaning, Maintenance, Replacement company located in Morris County. Pipe Works will send you only the best technician or specialist to fix, replace or install your needs.

"Excellent, excellent, excellent!"

Angel G on April 2025


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AJT Complete Construction LLC
25 1st St
4.81(
318
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AJT Complete Construction LLC
25 1st St
4.81(
318
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
71 local quotes requested

At AJT Complete Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We offer free estimates and evaluations

"Great communication. Fast, reliable and professional service. Would 110% hire again!"

Oliver S on April 2025

At AJT Complete Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We offer free estimates and evaluations

"Great communication. Fast, reliable and professional service. Would 110% hire again!"

Oliver S on April 2025


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Slover Contracting, LLC
495 North Bridge St, Unit 6305
5.00(
2
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Slover Contracting, LLC
495 North Bridge St, Unit 6305
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Business owner Kevin is both very professional and personable. He accommodated all our needs and would definitely recommend to anyone for a reliable contractor"

Jennifer S on October 2023

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Business owner Kevin is both very professional and personable. He accommodated all our needs and would definitely recommend to anyone for a reliable contractor"

Jennifer S on October 2023


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Eagle L Construction, LLC
20 Dudley St
5.00(
1
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Eagle L Construction, LLC
20 Dudley St
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Eagle L construction 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 are EAGLE. L Concrete Construction. We do all type of reparations and all type of cement works. We focus on granting quality work and on time. Our mission is to always satisfy the clients needs and finish a quality job. Our vision is to be clients first persons to call when ever they wish to make any improvements to their homes or build their foundations to a new home. We focus on sidewalks, pavers, patios, stone work, concrete, brick and more. Give us a call anytime

"They were very reliable, completed the job, they came when they said they would gonna come, polite and very quick in response to my request. They were great."

Vallerie T on August 2021

Eagle L construction 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 are EAGLE. L Concrete Construction. We do all type of reparations and all type of cement works. We focus on granting quality work and on time. Our mission is to always satisfy the clients needs and finish a quality job. Our vision is to be clients first persons to call when ever they wish to make any improvements to their homes or build their foundations to a new home. We focus on sidewalks, pavers, patios, stone work, concrete, brick and more. Give us a call anytime

"They were very reliable, completed the job, they came when they said they would gonna come, polite and very quick in response to my request. They were great."

Vallerie T on August 2021


We are a fully insured excavating, landscaping and demolition contractor looking to serve all your needs.


Vanwingerden Enterprise
47 Augusta Hill Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Vanwingerden Enterprise
47 Augusta Hill Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!


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Andres General Construccion
121 Netherwood Ave
5.00(
8
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Andres General Construccion
121 Netherwood Ave
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 4 years of experience, 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!

"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."

Arnold M on December 2022

With 4 years of experience, 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!

"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."

Arnold M on December 2022


Avatar for Kearns Construction, LLC
Kearns Construction, LLC
133 Bee Meadow Parkway
4.79(
12
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Approved Pro
Kearns Construction, LLC
133 Bee Meadow Parkway
4.79(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Kearns Construction, LLC, prides our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We have been working in the industry for over 30 years. We are experts in our trade and we 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. All of our decisions and actions are driven by a set of core values. our service is professional, high quality, fair and good value. We strive for customer satisfaction. We look forward to earning your trust and your business. Fully insured and we will be happy to provide certificate of insurance upon request.

"Could not be more pleased with Kevin Kearns and his Kearns Construction company. His extensive knowledge, and commitment to excellence was evident in the photos and videos he showed us pertaining to the jobs he has done. It was so refreshing to deal with a person who takes pride in what they do and goes above and beyond what is expected to insure the project is done correctly. What struck us the most about Kevin was his high level of integrity; he not only took the time to understand our project, but went out of his way to insure we knew exactly what he would be doing to remedy our situation. We highly recommend Kearns Construction, LLC."

Maureen L on February 2023

Kearns Construction, LLC, prides our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We have been working in the industry for over 30 years. We are experts in our trade and we 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. All of our decisions and actions are driven by a set of core values. our service is professional, high quality, fair and good value. We strive for customer satisfaction. We look forward to earning your trust and your business. Fully insured and we will be happy to provide certificate of insurance upon request.

"Could not be more pleased with Kevin Kearns and his Kearns Construction company. His extensive knowledge, and commitment to excellence was evident in the photos and videos he showed us pertaining to the jobs he has done. It was so refreshing to deal with a person who takes pride in what they do and goes above and beyond what is expected to insure the project is done correctly. What struck us the most about Kevin was his high level of integrity; he not only took the time to understand our project, but went out of his way to insure we knew exactly what he would be doing to remedy our situation. We highly recommend Kearns Construction, LLC."

Maureen L on February 2023


Avatar for ADR Environmental,  LLP
ADR Environmental, LLP
343A US Hwy 206, Suite B
4.76(
56
)
Approved Pro
ADR Environmental, LLP
343A US Hwy 206, Suite B
4.76(
56
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

At ADR Environmental, we take great pride in the quality of our work and customer service that we provide to meet our clients needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish on all of our projects. 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.

"YES, AND THEN SOME"

richard b on May 2024

At ADR Environmental, we take great pride in the quality of our work and customer service that we provide to meet our clients needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish on all of our projects. 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.

"YES, AND THEN SOME"

richard b on May 2024


Bromag Contracting, Inc.
8 Dock Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Bromag Contracting, Inc.
8 Dock Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
12 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

At BROMAG , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

At BROMAG , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

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Excavation services FAQs

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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