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Claar Contracting

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Claar Contracting

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I am a full time employee of Clark contractors out of Bedford Pa. I am rounded in the construction field. Carpentry, concrete, decorative concrete, landscaping block, excavation and much more

I am a full time employee of Clark contractors out of Bedford Pa. I am rounded in the construction field. Carpentry, concrete, decorative concrete, landscaping block, excavation and much more


Rock Bottom Excavating

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Rock Bottom Excavating

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At Rock Bottom Excavating, we offer a full line of excavating and septic services including: House foundation excavation Driveway Installation and Repair Underground utility trenches Septic System Installation and Repair Septic Inspections Hydroseeding and sodding Brush and land clearing services Demolition and lot clean up

At Rock Bottom Excavating, we offer a full line of excavating and septic services including: House foundation excavation Driveway Installation and Repair Underground utility trenches Septic System Installation and Repair Septic Inspections Hydroseeding and sodding Brush and land clearing services Demolition and lot clean up


Twisted Creek Excavating, LLC

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Twisted Creek Excavating, LLC

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Here at Twisted Creek Excavating we believe image is everything. We pride ourselves in showing up with nice equipment and a great attitude! We specialize in land work such as brush cutting, clearing and grubbing, smaller tree removal, driveways, trails, dirt pads for your building, swimming pool pads, grading and more!

Here at Twisted Creek Excavating we believe image is everything. We pride ourselves in showing up with nice equipment and a great attitude! We specialize in land work such as brush cutting, clearing and grubbing, smaller tree removal, driveways, trails, dirt pads for your building, swimming pool pads, grading and more!



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Appalachian Industrial Holdings LLC

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Appalachian Industrial Holdings LLC

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6 years of experience

Excavating & Grading Water Crossings/Small Bridges Road/Driveway Grading & Maintenance Retaining Walls Land Clearing/Brush Hogging Wet & Dry Buried Utilities Septic Systems Drainage Installation/Repair Ponds

Excavating & Grading Water Crossings/Small Bridges Road/Driveway Grading & Maintenance Retaining Walls Land Clearing/Brush Hogging Wet & Dry Buried Utilities Septic Systems Drainage Installation/Repair Ponds





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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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