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Jason Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Last week, I hired Jason Excavating again for a driveway job to install the catch basin in front of my house. He did an excellent job. He's extremely responsible, very knowledgeable about his work, and an excellent person. I will always recommend him. He goes the extra mile in his work. I'm always grateful."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Aaron's Landscaping
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Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We had the front of our house landscaped. Aaron and his workers removed, the old shrubs and stumps, and planted the shrubs we had selected, mulched the entire area. They took all of the debris away and left a clean area. The results were amazing. Aaron is easy to work with, respectful and courteous. His rates are reasonable. We had him come back to remove a tree that had blown into the farmers field and trim a few others with low hanging branches. We also had him remove a dead tree from our granddaughters house. Work was done and we were left with a clean area. He also did some work for our son. Highly recommend him"
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue Mountain Trim
4.7(
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Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed my deck torn down and replaced. David was prompt with the estimate and started the job within a week. He does great work and I could tell his knowledge and experience contribute to his above average skills as a carpenter. The new deck is better than what was originally put on to my house. I will use Blue trim in the future and would be happy to recommend them for others."
Blue Mountain Trim
Blue Mountain Trim
Blue Mountain Trim
Blue Mountain Trim
Blue Mountain Trim

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Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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TCK land services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"TCK Land Service did a excellent job clearing my fence rows on my little farm. He gave me a very good price on the work he did. Tyler was on time and worked very well with what asked him to do. Would definitely get him back for my next project. Tyler told me he does other jobs also other than just land work. Very nice and polite young man."
Response time2 days
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Hutchinson Excavating, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.\nIn order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time3 hrs
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Parmer Construction
New to Angi

Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We have been servicing central pa home and business owners since 1995. From concrete work, sewer and water lines, excavation and grading we cover it all. No job is to big or small.

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NorthWind Land Developers
New to Angi

Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At NorthWind Land Developers, we are your comprehensive solution for all land development needs across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to sustainable practices, we offer a diverse range of services, making us your go-to partner in creating exceptional spaces.\n\nWhether it's transforming raw land, building your dream structure, or managing projects seamlessly, NorthWind Land Developers is here to bring your vision to life. Let's embark on this journey together and create spaces that stand the test of time.\n\n

Response time2 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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