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J & A Excavating is an excavation and site-work outfit that describes itself on HomeAdvisor as having over 25 years in the excavation industry. HomeAdvisor shows 4.5 stars from 17 ratings, and the Better Business Bureau grades it A+. A 2020 customer said Joe prepared the area for an above-ground pool installation and was very happy with the results. A 2019 customer wrote that Joe cleared a quarter of an acre of property within 2 days. A 2010 customer said Joe fixed the damage from the front loader, graded the dirt and was also building a rock wall for them. A 2010 customer described a driveway job they called near impossible, which J&A pulled off for far less than they had thought possible. In 2009, a customer said Joseph O'Boy and his wife Angie were always available to answer questions, and that the debris from the work was completely cleaned up. A 2009 customer wrote that the company repaired a problem more complex than first thought for the quoted amount. A 2008 customer said footprints and roller marks were visible in their driveway, the asphalt was already coming up in one area, and topsoil for a driveway turnaround was never laid down. A 2010 customer said the work took a long time because of a prior work commitment and clerical issues. A 2008 customer said the project went over schedule, with minor confusion at the end of the job.
Joe was excellent for the job we hired him for-preparation of area for installation of above ground pool Joe is a perfectionist and it shows! Very happy with results HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Joe did a great job, very accommodating and exceeded our expectations in the quality of work he performed. Cleared a quarter of an acre of property within 2 days. Was seamless and professional.
Joe did a great job, along with his staff they were very kind. He made sure he fixed all the damage from the front loader and graded all the dirt. He is also building a rock wall for us, so he has been doing two jobs for us. Would recommend him to my friends
takes time to complete, but excellent job
J&A did a great job, They were extremly careful, did not rush, and did the job with very high temperatures in mid June in a full sun driveway. I will definitely recommend him and his crew. They did and amazing job. They also had a very accesible price, I had five other estimates to choose from.
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Mold-free house, left clean at the end4.3
Driveway torn out and repaved in two days3.8
30 years in business3.5