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Stemler Services LLC

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Stemler Services LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Stemler Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Jackson was amazing to work with. His prices were fair and he accomplished the work quickly and without any delays. He replaced our mulch with stone and finished our path. It looks amazing! We will definitely call him for our next project. "

Stephanie B on August 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Stemler Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Jackson was amazing to work with. His prices were fair and he accomplished the work quickly and without any delays. He replaced our mulch with stone and finished our path. It looks amazing! We will definitely call him for our next project. "

Stephanie B on August 2025


Pro Edge Excavating & Property Services LLC

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Pro Edge Excavating & Property Services LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Here Pro Edge Excavating and Property Services LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 24hr emergency services available.

"Very professional, 10/10 would recommend"

Cody D on April 2022

Here Pro Edge Excavating and Property Services LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 24hr emergency services available.

"Very professional, 10/10 would recommend"

Cody D on April 2022


All-Terra Construction, Inc.

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All-Terra Construction, Inc.

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All-Terra Construction, Inc. is a central PA based excavation and construction company. With a service radius of approximately 1.5 hrs from State College, we provide residential and commercial excavation, grading and utility products and services. In addition to our core services, we specialize in providing solutions such as sinkhole and subsidence remediation, stormwater and drainage improvements, foundation repairs, underpinning and waterproofing, waterline leak detection including deployment of acoustical listening devices, and repairs/replacements including trenchless and conventional methods, installation of automatic breach containment valves and communications to protect water distribution systems, and sewer maintenance and repair services, including trenchless methods. We're also engaged in structural and decorative retaining walls and concrete construction. Our ultimate goal is to provide unmatched communication and service quality so as to develop long lasting relationships.

All-Terra Construction, Inc. is a central PA based excavation and construction company. With a service radius of approximately 1.5 hrs from State College, we provide residential and commercial excavation, grading and utility products and services. In addition to our core services, we specialize in providing solutions such as sinkhole and subsidence remediation, stormwater and drainage improvements, foundation repairs, underpinning and waterproofing, waterline leak detection including deployment of acoustical listening devices, and repairs/replacements including trenchless and conventional methods, installation of automatic breach containment valves and communications to protect water distribution systems, and sewer maintenance and repair services, including trenchless methods. We're also engaged in structural and decorative retaining walls and concrete construction. Our ultimate goal is to provide unmatched communication and service quality so as to develop long lasting relationships.


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Premier Earthworks LLC

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Premier Earthworks LLC

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Alex's Proscape LLC

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Alex's Proscape LLC

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Customers say: True professional
23 years of experience

Alex's Proscape, LLC is a customer focused landscape company located in State College, Pennsylvania. Alex’s Proscape, LLC provides a full line of landscaping/lawncare and snow removal services for both residential and commercial properties.

"The business engages in shady billing practices. They say they mowed the lawn when the lawn did not need mowing at all. They say they did a "double cut" when the grass was barely 2 inches in height. When we complain, the staff is rude and comes across as racist. Based on our experience, we would not recommend hiring Alex's Proscape for lawn care. We will not renew our contract."

Fiona F on December 2019

Alex's Proscape, LLC is a customer focused landscape company located in State College, Pennsylvania. Alex’s Proscape, LLC provides a full line of landscaping/lawncare and snow removal services for both residential and commercial properties.

"The business engages in shady billing practices. They say they mowed the lawn when the lawn did not need mowing at all. They say they did a "double cut" when the grass was barely 2 inches in height. When we complain, the staff is rude and comes across as racist. Based on our experience, we would not recommend hiring Alex's Proscape for lawn care. We will not renew our contract."

Fiona F on December 2019


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Strayer Contracting, Inc.

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Strayer Contracting, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Small family owned and operated construction company, specializing in all forms of remodeling, custom homes and additions, garages, sheds, barns, commercial buildings, etc. Authorized dealer and installer for Crown Royal Outdoor Burning furnaces.

Small family owned and operated construction company, specializing in all forms of remodeling, custom homes and additions, garages, sheds, barns, commercial buildings, etc. Authorized dealer and installer for Crown Royal Outdoor Burning furnaces.


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Haldeman's Construction

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Haldeman's Construction

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Customers say: Terrific value
17 years of experience

For many years I was a sub-contractor for a siding installation company. Over the years I began acquiring small jobs from relationships built during that time. I recently decided to venture out on my own and launched Haldeman’s Construction. Free estimates, licensed, insured, Over 17 years experience. Member of these reputable organizations are Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, Chambersburg Downtown Buy Local, Franklin County Landlord Association. Certifications & Licensing: Pennsylvania Attorney General Licensing, EPA Lead Paint Certification, Mic Starr Insurance.

"They were very professional, cleaned up after their work, and we are very happy with the outcome of the jobs that they did. The team does quality work and we would highly recommend them."

David B on September 2018

For many years I was a sub-contractor for a siding installation company. Over the years I began acquiring small jobs from relationships built during that time. I recently decided to venture out on my own and launched Haldeman’s Construction. Free estimates, licensed, insured, Over 17 years experience. Member of these reputable organizations are Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, Chambersburg Downtown Buy Local, Franklin County Landlord Association. Certifications & Licensing: Pennsylvania Attorney General Licensing, EPA Lead Paint Certification, Mic Starr Insurance.

"They were very professional, cleaned up after their work, and we are very happy with the outcome of the jobs that they did. The team does quality work and we would highly recommend them."

David B on September 2018


"Awful. Absolutely awful. We hired them for an insurance claim. The job was extremely sloppy. The drywall is uneven and chunky. There was paint splatter on my floor that no one felt the need to clean up. There was a spot on my floor that was supposed to be fixed under the carpeting. It was never fixed and I paid out of pocket to have that carpeting replaced and that floor fixed. the padding was never replaced under that section of carpet either and I paid for that too!! When I brought it up to the owner, I receive no response. I have called and left voicemails, my wife has called and left voicemails. I even contacted the restoration company who hired these goons, and they are just passing us off to the owner like it's all his fault. NO you hired an incompetent contractor. He has been to small claims court before, he may be going there again if this issue isn't resolved."

Ed W on February 2024

Meeting YOUR needs Year Round. Fully licensed and insured. Serving Central PA since 2011.

"Awful. Absolutely awful. We hired them for an insurance claim. The job was extremely sloppy. The drywall is uneven and chunky. There was paint splatter on my floor that no one felt the need to clean up. There was a spot on my floor that was supposed to be fixed under the carpeting. It was never fixed and I paid out of pocket to have that carpeting replaced and that floor fixed. the padding was never replaced under that section of carpet either and I paid for that too!! When I brought it up to the owner, I receive no response. I have called and left voicemails, my wife has called and left voicemails. I even contacted the restoration company who hired these goons, and they are just passing us off to the owner like it's all his fault. NO you hired an incompetent contractor. He has been to small claims court before, he may be going there again if this issue isn't resolved."

Ed W on February 2024



C&C Property Maint

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C&C Property Maint

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small maintenance company that has been in business for over 17 yrs. We usually employee up to 3 people depending on the work that needs to be completed. We do occasionally use subs depending on specific type of work or size,the subs that we use have worked for us from the start of our business and can be trusted as much as we can be. Most residential work must be paid upon completion of work performed,while all commercial work will be invoiced at 15 days. All invoices may be paid by cash,good check, or credit card( small fee applies). As a thank you from us,all armed service members both past and present,will receive a 10% discount ( proof of service required) from us as a thank you for your service.

We are a small maintenance company that has been in business for over 17 yrs. We usually employee up to 3 people depending on the work that needs to be completed. We do occasionally use subs depending on specific type of work or size,the subs that we use have worked for us from the start of our business and can be trusted as much as we can be. Most residential work must be paid upon completion of work performed,while all commercial work will be invoiced at 15 days. All invoices may be paid by cash,good check, or credit card( small fee applies). As a thank you from us,all armed service members both past and present,will receive a 10% discount ( proof of service required) from us as a thank you for your service.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

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