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Mallen Excavating

Excavating, Drain Pipe Installation, Septic Systems,

About us

Mallen excavating is a one person run company dedicated to the homeowner since 1974. Attention to the smallest detail, excellent service and professionalism is our creed. We offer free estimates and 5% discounts to seniors, active military and boy scout families. We are the contractor who found the skull of the Hyde Park Mastodon in 2000, the youngest Mastodon ever found on the planet.

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Backhoe, bulldozing, dump trucking, septic systems, grading, clearing, waterproofing, stump removal, demolition, oil tank removals, driveways, water & sewer lines, all site work, premium screened farm topsoil, home of the black gold (screened composted horse manure), stone, item four, sand, fill, etc.

Services we don't offer

n/a

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

3.95 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
60%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
40%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.3
value
3.8
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-5 of 5 reviews

brian S.
05/2018
1.0
hauling services
  + -1 more
First thing, Wayne gave me a price for the job he showed up on time but we had some issues moving the machine. He wound up using my brand new winch as his was broken (shouldn't have taken the job from the start) and then we got the machine moved to my house. At the end of all of it he then told me that he's an hourly guy and it took him longer than he expected. We never discussed time or anything hourly. I was an idiot to pay him what he asked. I did however want to give him a little more since we did run into some issues but for a $430 job to all of a sudden cost $675 was just plain WRONG!! If this guy is such a great Excavator and landscaper why is he moving heavy equipment around during the week? Shouldn't he be booked up with jobs? Buyer beware, I was fooled into thinking I was getting a good deal and at the end of the day paid way more than the other guy who had a working winch.
Description of Work: Moved a backhoe from one place to another

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Mallen Excavating
First off, I NEVER told the client this job would be on a hourly basis.I told him it was a set price, BASED ON THE INFORMATION HE TOLD ME. Well, the info was incorrect and because of that the job took 3 hours longer than it should have. I felt bad for the guy as the issue was not his fault so I comped him an hour and charged him at my hourly rate above the contracted price for 2 hours. Why he complained then and now is beyond me as he payed me in full. If we were caught in traffic for 3 hours I would'nt have charged him a dime extra but in this case I was given wrong info from the start, rendering that agreed price now null and void. I try VERY hard to always treat everybody fairly but this is obviously one of those times where you simply can't make everybody happy. Thank you Angie's List for my rebuttal. Wayne Mallen Mallen Excavating

Peter M.
05/2015
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
He was very thorough. I got him out of the Yellow Pages and took a shot at it and he was very thorough and very meticulous. He was a bit high strung maybe but other than that, he got the job done and moved we were very satisfied with his service. He came out and rectified it. He's a very good contractor. We called him and he's looked it over and he was there within the week so that was okay with us. He was only here two days. It was all done within two days. For the two days, he was punctual. Everything was fine.
Description of Work: We used Mallen Excavating. We had a big problem with our drainage. We had a flooding in the basement. He excavated from the foundation to the street and he put in new pipe and checked the valve.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Heather D.
01/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Mallen was excellent - superb. All we could have hoped for, at a most reasonable price. Highly recommend. He worked with us on the estimate, came to the site (our backyard), talked over everything we needed, options, etc. Then very soon afterwards, dug the (large) hole we wanted to build a water gardens, exactly to our specifications, and my active discussion and direction throughout the dig. Not all contractors will work like this. Mallen was excellent, all the way around.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Peter M.
10/2011
5.0
excavators, drain pipe
  + 0 more
wayne mallen saved the day for us ! after several years of basement floodings and a failed attempt by an inept contractor,we contacted wayne. within two days of excavation and pipe installation he repaired and restored our perimeter drainage system.we are very satisfied with the job he did
Description of Work: wayne mallen saved the day for us ! after several years of basement floodings and a failed attempt by an inept contractor,we contacted wayne. within two days of excavation and pipe installation he repaired and restored our perimeter drainage system.we are very satisfied with the job he did

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

regina K.
09/2011
1.0
excavators
  + -1 more
I will not be using this vendor.
Description of Work: Contacted vendor for estimate. Called when he should have been at my house to say that he was late. I postponed the visit until the next day. He came on time and said I would hear back from him in 2 days. It is now 10 days later and I have not heard from him. I will not be using him for the work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Mallen Excavating
Sorry member,not trying to make excuses but sometimes when you are a 1 horse company and you get very busy,these things can and do happen.Good luck in solving your drainage problem. Wayne Mallen Mallen Excavating

    Contact information

    Hatfield Ln, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Excavating,
    Drain Pipe Installation,
    Septic Systems,
    Hauling,
    Tree Service,
    Stone and Gravel,
    Mulch and Topsoil,
    Landscaping

    FAQ

    Mallen Excavating is currently rated 3.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Mallen Excavating accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Mallen Excavating offers free project estimates.
    No, Mallen Excavating does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Mallen Excavating does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Mallen Excavating offers emergency services.
    Yes, Mallen Excavating offers warranties.
    Mallen Excavating offers the following services: Backhoe, bulldozing, dump trucking, septic systems, grading, clearing, waterproofing, stump removal, demolition, oil tank removals, driveways, water & sewer lines, all site work, premium screened farm topsoil, home of the black gold (screened composted horse manure), stone, item four, sand, fill, etc.
    n/a

    Contact information

    Hatfield Ln, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM