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*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Central Islip, NY is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

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Avatar for Comfort Ductwork Systems, Inc.

Comfort Ductwork Systems, Inc.

4.97(
67
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Comfort Ductwork Systems, Inc.

4.97(
67
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Contact us for all of your heating and air conditioning installs or replacements. We also do install and repair of boilers and furnaces. We service all of Suffolk and Nassau counties. We are a member of the Better Business Bureau, EPA certified, and a member of PSEGLI Cool Homes Contractors.

"We just got a new AC unit and oil furnace installed. We couldn’t be happier ! They were very professional from the start. They were so good with all the details and took away our old units , very clean and organized and super nice guys. I already gave my family his info so they will be calling them in the future. The owner makes us his priority and does everything from start to finish. Gave us a great price and wonderful dealing with them. If we ever need anything in the future we will certainly call them. I highly recommend them. Nanci & franco "

franco f on July 2025

Contact us for all of your heating and air conditioning installs or replacements. We also do install and repair of boilers and furnaces. We service all of Suffolk and Nassau counties. We are a member of the Better Business Bureau, EPA certified, and a member of PSEGLI Cool Homes Contractors.

"We just got a new AC unit and oil furnace installed. We couldn’t be happier ! They were very professional from the start. They were so good with all the details and took away our old units , very clean and organized and super nice guys. I already gave my family his info so they will be calling them in the future. The owner makes us his priority and does everything from start to finish. Gave us a great price and wonderful dealing with them. If we ever need anything in the future we will certainly call them. I highly recommend them. Nanci & franco "

franco f on July 2025

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PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC

4.90(
250
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PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC

4.90(
250
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 years of experience

At Priority Cesspool we Install, service and maintaine cesspool & septic systems as well as providing sewer & drain cleaning services. Priority Cesspool is a full service cesspool, sewer & drain company. N.Y.S. Dec Lic # 1A-873 Member L.I.L.W.A. (L.I. Liquid Waste Ass.) Member B.B.B. Suffolk County License #44528-LW DBA of Clear River Environmental Service Corp

"Everything went well"

Jeanne D on August 2024

At Priority Cesspool we Install, service and maintaine cesspool & septic systems as well as providing sewer & drain cleaning services. Priority Cesspool is a full service cesspool, sewer & drain company. N.Y.S. Dec Lic # 1A-873 Member L.I.L.W.A. (L.I. Liquid Waste Ass.) Member B.B.B. Suffolk County License #44528-LW DBA of Clear River Environmental Service Corp

"Everything went well"

Jeanne D on August 2024

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Digworx Services Inc.

4.98(
52
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Digworx Services Inc.

4.98(
52
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

With over 25 years of experience serving the Centereach area, Digworx Services, Inc. is the solution for all your Excavation 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. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Slade takes a lot of pride in his work. His work is beautiful. The job he did was not easy. I had a garage that I demoed what was left with the foundation footings I just could not believe how much he ripped that up four loads in the truck graded it out he did a beautiful job. I don’t know what else to say. I would recommend him to anybody very professional called him, answered his phone every time very reasonable Slade and his partner two hard workers. He did everything I asked cleaned up put my fence back up and completed in one day beautiful thank you very much, Slade."

William P on October 2025

With over 25 years of experience serving the Centereach area, Digworx Services, Inc. is the solution for all your Excavation 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. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Slade takes a lot of pride in his work. His work is beautiful. The job he did was not easy. I had a garage that I demoed what was left with the foundation footings I just could not believe how much he ripped that up four loads in the truck graded it out he did a beautiful job. I don’t know what else to say. I would recommend him to anybody very professional called him, answered his phone every time very reasonable Slade and his partner two hard workers. He did everything I asked cleaned up put my fence back up and completed in one day beautiful thank you very much, Slade."

William P on October 2025

Avatar for A-1 Tank Removals and Installations

A-1 Tank Removals and Installations

4.84(
200
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A-1 Tank Removals and Installations

4.84(
200
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Family owned and operated since 1990, we are a full service oil and fuel tank removal and installation company. We do not sub contract our work. At A-1 Tank Removals and Installations, we can even handle oil spills as well. We're a family owned and operated business and our goals is to make you our customer for life. Call us today!

"The most reliable and knowledgable company. Definitely recommend to anyone. They do the job right away and always keep their words."

Robert A on November 2025

Family owned and operated since 1990, we are a full service oil and fuel tank removal and installation company. We do not sub contract our work. At A-1 Tank Removals and Installations, we can even handle oil spills as well. We're a family owned and operated business and our goals is to make you our customer for life. Call us today!

"The most reliable and knowledgable company. Definitely recommend to anyone. They do the job right away and always keep their words."

Robert A on November 2025

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Elite Piping Solutions

4.80(
40
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Elite Piping Solutions

4.80(
40
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We work extremely hard for the owner and always have the owner's best interest at heart. Our long term vision is for us to become a go to general contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects.

"They did a great job. They came to fix a leaking toilet bowl and it actually had to be replaced. They picked up the new toilet bowl and supplies and finished the job. Elite was reliable and professional. The cost was reasonable. I am hiring them again to fix the plumbing in my other bathroom."

Albert B on September 2025

We work extremely hard for the owner and always have the owner's best interest at heart. Our long term vision is for us to become a go to general contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects.

"They did a great job. They came to fix a leaking toilet bowl and it actually had to be replaced. They picked up the new toilet bowl and supplies and finished the job. Elite was reliable and professional. The cost was reasonable. I am hiring them again to fix the plumbing in my other bathroom."

Albert B on September 2025

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RDS Plumbing and Heating

4.88(
87
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RDS Plumbing and Heating

4.88(
87
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
8 years of experience

Please visit us at www.rdsplumbingheating.com for more info. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, quality work and beating our competitors pricing on all work. Being experts in the plumbing and heating trade for over 20 years we can quickly diagnose your issue and make the necessary repairs or installations to remedy the problem. This gives us the ability to be competitively priced, ensuring your problem is fixed the first time ! RDS looks forward to gaining you as life long customer. Give us a call 631-590-0561

"Very nice competent professional. Did an awesome job. Priced very well. Beat out others on pricing. Definitely refer and recommend him for future projects."

Raj S on December 2025

Please visit us at www.rdsplumbingheating.com for more info. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, quality work and beating our competitors pricing on all work. Being experts in the plumbing and heating trade for over 20 years we can quickly diagnose your issue and make the necessary repairs or installations to remedy the problem. This gives us the ability to be competitively priced, ensuring your problem is fixed the first time ! RDS looks forward to gaining you as life long customer. Give us a call 631-590-0561

"Very nice competent professional. Did an awesome job. Priced very well. Beat out others on pricing. Definitely refer and recommend him for future projects."

Raj S on December 2025

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Bulldog Contracting, Inc.

4.84(
72
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Bulldog Contracting, Inc.

4.84(
72
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 years of experience

Roe and Chris from Bulldog Contracting, Inc. We are available Monday through Saturday to schedule a bid. We have 30 years of experience and will make your project our top priority, educating you through the entire process! Call today. (631)361-6310

"I've had Bulldog Cont, Inc. do many jobs for me over the years - Installing a large dry well for washing machine, demo of a 2 car garage, brush removal for a 2 acre property, oak stump removals, complete back yard regrading and new lawn establishment, buried oil tank removal He has never disappointed and has my highest five star recommendation. Go to YouTube and search for DIRT LIFE LONG ISLAND to view any of his jobs. https://www.youtube.com/@Dirtlifelongisland Their number is (631) 361-6310"

Mike W on June 2024

Roe and Chris from Bulldog Contracting, Inc. We are available Monday through Saturday to schedule a bid. We have 30 years of experience and will make your project our top priority, educating you through the entire process! Call today. (631)361-6310

"I've had Bulldog Cont, Inc. do many jobs for me over the years - Installing a large dry well for washing machine, demo of a 2 car garage, brush removal for a 2 acre property, oak stump removals, complete back yard regrading and new lawn establishment, buried oil tank removal He has never disappointed and has my highest five star recommendation. Go to YouTube and search for DIRT LIFE LONG ISLAND to view any of his jobs. https://www.youtube.com/@Dirtlifelongisland Their number is (631) 361-6310"

Mike W on June 2024

Napolitano Brothers Contracting, Inc.

4.93(
23
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Napolitano Brothers Contracting, Inc.

4.93(
23
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Family Owned and Operated Since 1984 Napolitano Brothers Contracting, Inc. has been providing exceptional Masonry, Landscape Design, and Waterproofing solutions to customers all over Long Island.

"James and Mike also did the foundation and patio work as well as walls and steps. They are simply the most professional yet friendly people to to do business with. Their attention to detail and quality of execution is simply amazing. Highly recommended!!!"

Andy S on October 2024

Family Owned and Operated Since 1984 Napolitano Brothers Contracting, Inc. has been providing exceptional Masonry, Landscape Design, and Waterproofing solutions to customers all over Long Island.

"James and Mike also did the foundation and patio work as well as walls and steps. They are simply the most professional yet friendly people to to do business with. Their attention to detail and quality of execution is simply amazing. Highly recommended!!!"

Andy S on October 2024

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Mr. Big Plumbing & Heating

4.88(
13
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•Approved Pro

Mr. Big Plumbing & Heating

4.88(
13
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Big Plumbing and Heating, Inc., is your local contractor with over 20 years experience in taking care of all your needs. We do installs and service work for Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Call Today!

"Andre is very knowledgeable about the job. He not only fix the problem but also advise the necessary preventative action."

Victor P on April 2024

Big Plumbing and Heating, Inc., is your local contractor with over 20 years experience in taking care of all your needs. We do installs and service work for Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Call Today!

"Andre is very knowledgeable about the job. He not only fix the problem but also advise the necessary preventative action."

Victor P on April 2024

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SMG Home Services

5.00(
12
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SMG Home Services

5.00(
12
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

WELCOME! We are so glad you are here! At SMG Home Services we truly are a Full-Service Licensed & Insured Home Improvement Company. We take pride in transforming homes & spaces with top-quality craftsmanship & exceptional customer service. We specialize in everything from Water damage Restoration to Remodeling, Carpentry, Painting, & all handyman services. SMG Home Services will be there for every phase! Whether you need mold removal, minor repairs or a complete renovation, our experienced team is committed to delivering outstanding results tailored to your vision & budget, Guaranteed!

"We are very happy with the work completed in our home today by SMG Home Services. The workers were professional and focused, and they finished the job quickly and efficiently. Results were excellent: spackling and exterior work was exemplary, and it was evident that attention to detail was a top priority. That is not all. Out of the four companies that we contacted for an estimate, SMG was the first to communicate via telephone (rather than text) and they were willing to come out the same day to talk over what we needed. A big thank you to Charlie, Jose and Marvin! We hope to see them soon again for our next job. "

Bonnie B on December 2025

WELCOME! We are so glad you are here! At SMG Home Services we truly are a Full-Service Licensed & Insured Home Improvement Company. We take pride in transforming homes & spaces with top-quality craftsmanship & exceptional customer service. We specialize in everything from Water damage Restoration to Remodeling, Carpentry, Painting, & all handyman services. SMG Home Services will be there for every phase! Whether you need mold removal, minor repairs or a complete renovation, our experienced team is committed to delivering outstanding results tailored to your vision & budget, Guaranteed!

"We are very happy with the work completed in our home today by SMG Home Services. The workers were professional and focused, and they finished the job quickly and efficiently. Results were excellent: spackling and exterior work was exemplary, and it was evident that attention to detail was a top priority. That is not all. Out of the four companies that we contacted for an estimate, SMG was the first to communicate via telephone (rather than text) and they were willing to come out the same day to talk over what we needed. A big thank you to Charlie, Jose and Marvin! We hope to see them soon again for our next job. "

Bonnie B on December 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

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