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Avatar for Century Masonry & Waterproofing
Century Masonry & Waterproofing
753 County Road 565 #b
4.94(
62
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Approved Pro
Century Masonry & Waterproofing
753 County Road 565 #b
4.94(
62
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

Water control, drain systems, sump pumps, battery back-up pumps, crawl space encapsulation & wall repair. Additional email - centurywaterproofing@yahoo.com. Additional email - Centurywaterproofng@embarqmail.com

"Very happy with the service and the concrete work provided by Sean and his crew. He was able to meet a strict schedule and was helpful answering my questions and offered smart solutions. In the end, the job was done on time, correctly and I am extremely pleased overall. Thank you, Sean and Century Masonry for making it look easy and doing a great job!!"

Mike C on November 2024

Water control, drain systems, sump pumps, battery back-up pumps, crawl space encapsulation & wall repair. Additional email - centurywaterproofing@yahoo.com. Additional email - Centurywaterproofng@embarqmail.com

"Very happy with the service and the concrete work provided by Sean and his crew. He was able to meet a strict schedule and was helpful answering my questions and offered smart solutions. In the end, the job was done on time, correctly and I am extremely pleased overall. Thank you, Sean and Century Masonry for making it look easy and doing a great job!!"

Mike C on November 2024


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AJT Complete Construction LLC
25 1st St
4.81(
318
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Approved Pro
AJT Complete Construction LLC
25 1st St
4.81(
318
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
76 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


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
267 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.

"They charge a $59 service fee, which would be reasonable if it were an indication of their pricing. Their low fee is a deceptive practice to get them in your home where they hit you with an exorbitant quote for doing the work requested. They know no one in their right mind would pay their base prices, so they have to rely on deception to drum up business. The owner will say, "every job is different" but he won't acknowledge that if he gives people an indication of his prices he'd never make the initial $59 dollars to begin with. I had a simple dishwasher install that I was struggling to do myself because of arthritis. They wanted $600 to hook up water, drainage, and connect three color coded electrical wires. Refused to budge on price, so I refused service. Then demanded the $59 service fee because he was an "expert" that came out and evaluated everything. In his "expert evaluation" he missed some corrosion on the copper water line that required me to replace it anyway. I would stay away from these crooks."

Jennifer F on October 2022

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.

"They charge a $59 service fee, which would be reasonable if it were an indication of their pricing. Their low fee is a deceptive practice to get them in your home where they hit you with an exorbitant quote for doing the work requested. They know no one in their right mind would pay their base prices, so they have to rely on deception to drum up business. The owner will say, "every job is different" but he won't acknowledge that if he gives people an indication of his prices he'd never make the initial $59 dollars to begin with. I had a simple dishwasher install that I was struggling to do myself because of arthritis. They wanted $600 to hook up water, drainage, and connect three color coded electrical wires. Refused to budge on price, so I refused service. Then demanded the $59 service fee because he was an "expert" that came out and evaluated everything. In his "expert evaluation" he missed some corrosion on the copper water line that required me to replace it anyway. I would stay away from these crooks."

Jennifer F on October 2022


Avatar for AAA Rodriguez Services LLC
AAA Rodriguez Services LLC
536 1st St
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
AAA Rodriguez Services LLC
536 1st St
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 local quotes requested

We offer air conditioning, heating and replacement maintenance services. Fully insured. Call today for more information. Thank you!

"Great it was quick and easy"

Kalvin C on October 2024

We offer air conditioning, heating and replacement maintenance services. Fully insured. Call today for more information. Thank you!

"Great it was quick and easy"

Kalvin C on October 2024


Avatar for WaterMac Plumbing & Heating LLC
WaterMac Plumbing & Heating LLC
36 Somerset Pl
4.40(
5
)
Approved Pro
WaterMac Plumbing & Heating LLC
36 Somerset Pl
4.40(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
26 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

WaterMac Plumbing & Heating is a full service plumbing shop. We provide full service plumbing, plumbing sales & installation. We service all plumbing found in a home. We service and repair, faucets, sinks, toilets, showers, tub & shower valves, tubs, tub drains, HOT WATER HEATERS, boilers, baseboard heating, pumps, drains, water softeners, booster pumps, well tanks, WATER MAINS, sewer mains.

"They were on time and very thorough in locating the leak and source. I'll definitely hire them again for any plumbing work!"

Otis N on February 2021

WaterMac Plumbing & Heating is a full service plumbing shop. We provide full service plumbing, plumbing sales & installation. We service all plumbing found in a home. We service and repair, faucets, sinks, toilets, showers, tub & shower valves, tubs, tub drains, HOT WATER HEATERS, boilers, baseboard heating, pumps, drains, water softeners, booster pumps, well tanks, WATER MAINS, sewer mains.

"They were on time and very thorough in locating the leak and source. I'll definitely hire them again for any plumbing work!"

Otis N on February 2021


Avatar for Lilco Construction Inc
Lilco Construction Inc
13 Sackett Sq
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Lilco Construction Inc
13 Sackett Sq
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
58 local quotes requested

Excavating land clearing old barn removal trenching demo foundation digging retaining walls and complete home renovations.

"Superb. Great contractor. Skilled in all areas of building construction, demolition, heavy equipment operation. Very nice guy. Hard working. Reasonable pricing."

Keith I on December 2023

Excavating land clearing old barn removal trenching demo foundation digging retaining walls and complete home renovations.

"Superb. Great contractor. Skilled in all areas of building construction, demolition, heavy equipment operation. Very nice guy. Hard working. Reasonable pricing."

Keith I on December 2023


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!


Pablo Demolition
2115 New York Avenue
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Pablo Demolition
2115 New York Avenue
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
38 years of experience

We are owner operated. I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We believe in building long term relationships with our clients and honesty is what we deliver to our clients along with exceptional work. 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 working with you!

We are owner operated. I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We believe in building long term relationships with our clients and honesty is what we deliver to our clients along with exceptional work. 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 working with you!


SPC Landscaping, LLC
642 Falmouth Avenue
4.86(
15
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Approved Pro
SPC Landscaping, LLC
642 Falmouth Avenue
4.86(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience

SPC Landscaping, LLC has multiple years of experience providing the community with excellence and expertise when it comes to all of your landscaping needs. We can do everything from the design to the actual installation of your landscaping project. We service the Paramus and surrounding areas to better accommodate all of our clients needs. So when you want to increase the value of your home by adding a beautiful landscape, call the experts here at SPC Landscaping, LLC. We can help you make your vision into a reality.

"I initially hired Steve for a project of landscaping my backyard. That included removal of trees and plantings. He was very knowledgeable with regard to types of trees and planting that would be appropriate for the yard. During our conversation I told him that I was thinking of having work done on my patio and my vision. He created that vision and beyond. He is very involved in the work and his help are professional and efficient. Steve made a dream/vision of mine come true and it was completed as scheduled and economically."

Toni W on December 2015

SPC Landscaping, LLC has multiple years of experience providing the community with excellence and expertise when it comes to all of your landscaping needs. We can do everything from the design to the actual installation of your landscaping project. We service the Paramus and surrounding areas to better accommodate all of our clients needs. So when you want to increase the value of your home by adding a beautiful landscape, call the experts here at SPC Landscaping, LLC. We can help you make your vision into a reality.

"I initially hired Steve for a project of landscaping my backyard. That included removal of trees and plantings. He was very knowledgeable with regard to types of trees and planting that would be appropriate for the yard. During our conversation I told him that I was thinking of having work done on my patio and my vision. He created that vision and beyond. He is very involved in the work and his help are professional and efficient. Steve made a dream/vision of mine come true and it was completed as scheduled and economically."

Toni W on December 2015


Avatar for Pascack Valley Landscaping, LLC
Pascack Valley Landscaping, LLC
PO Box 202
4.80(
10
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Approved Pro
Pascack Valley Landscaping, LLC
PO Box 202
4.80(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Welcome to Pascack Valley Landscaping. 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!

"Great work, very professional"

Jen G on April 2025

Welcome to Pascack Valley Landscaping. 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!

"Great work, very professional"

Jen G on April 2025

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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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