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"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025

Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC. We can take care of all your needs from removal, replacement, and installation of fuel tanks. With many years in the industry, you can expect professionalism and experience. Call today for a consultation.

"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025


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Murf and Machine

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Murf and Machine

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Free onsite estimate

Scot and Mary Murphy. Murf and Machine is a Division of SKM II, LLC. Minor Excavation Services. Man and machine for hire. Man and John Deere 2032R tractor for hire. Front-end loader, back-hoe and 60" mower deck. Spread soil and stone, trenching, hole digging, pull stumps, large lot and acreage grass cutting. Anything else a tractor can do. Fully insured. Registered Home Improvement Contractor with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General-PA202899. Murf and Machine offers expert minor excavation and demolition services. As a division of SKM II, LLC, they bring reliability and professionalism to every job. Need a skilled operator and powerful equipment? Murf and his John Deere 2032R tractor are available for hire, equipped with a front-end loader, back-hoe, and 60" mower deck. From spreading soil and stone to trenching, hole digging, and large lot mowing, Murf and Machine tackles a wide range of tasks with precision and care. Trust them to get the job done right!

"We had a tree cut down a few years ago and never had the stump removed. It was out of the ground about 2 feet. We hired Murf and Machine to have it removed with a backhoe. It was a stubborn stump, it took him around 3-4 hours to get it out of the ground and then moved out of the way to another part of our property. This was fun to watch. We recommend Murf and Machine."

Matt H on June 2025

Scot and Mary Murphy. Murf and Machine is a Division of SKM II, LLC. Minor Excavation Services. Man and machine for hire. Man and John Deere 2032R tractor for hire. Front-end loader, back-hoe and 60" mower deck. Spread soil and stone, trenching, hole digging, pull stumps, large lot and acreage grass cutting. Anything else a tractor can do. Fully insured. Registered Home Improvement Contractor with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General-PA202899. Murf and Machine offers expert minor excavation and demolition services. As a division of SKM II, LLC, they bring reliability and professionalism to every job. Need a skilled operator and powerful equipment? Murf and his John Deere 2032R tractor are available for hire, equipped with a front-end loader, back-hoe, and 60" mower deck. From spreading soil and stone to trenching, hole digging, and large lot mowing, Murf and Machine tackles a wide range of tasks with precision and care. Trust them to get the job done right!

"We had a tree cut down a few years ago and never had the stump removed. It was out of the ground about 2 feet. We hired Murf and Machine to have it removed with a backhoe. It was a stubborn stump, it took him around 3-4 hours to get it out of the ground and then moved out of the way to another part of our property. This was fun to watch. We recommend Murf and Machine."

Matt H on June 2025


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JTA Masonry LLC

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JTA Masonry LLC

4.74(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 10 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They arrived on time on the day specified. They were courteous enough and completed the work promptly. Only drawback was a bit too pricey in my opinion."

Don R on January 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 10 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They arrived on time on the day specified. They were courteous enough and completed the work promptly. Only drawback was a bit too pricey in my opinion."

Don R on January 2022


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JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC

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JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC, 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.

"Excellent to work with. Completed project met all expectations. I highly recommend JRN Excavation & Hardscape !"

s l k on December 2025

At JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC, 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.

"Excellent to work with. Completed project met all expectations. I highly recommend JRN Excavation & Hardscape !"

s l k on December 2025


Holena Excavating, Inc.

4.68(
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Holena Excavating, Inc.

4.68(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

With over 22 years of experience, Holena Excavating, Inc., has the knowledge and the integrity that you would expect from your trusted contractor. Specializing in excavation and concrete, we have experience in a wide variety of services, including demolition, landscape excavation, sewer main installation, and even snow removal and tree service. We are truly your one stop shop! Give us a call today for a free estimate!

"Hired Charlie even though he was roughly 20% more than the other bids I got. He came highly reviewed so after being burned by a previous contractor I did not want to take chances. It all started off good. His work is great and the end job was well done. The issue is he did not do the entire job that we originally agreed upon which included taking trash left over from a demo from the previous contractor. Also, he did 90% of my yard and grass seeded it but then at the end says the agreement did not include the other 10% which was also messed up and needed to be done. Who in their right mind would not want the other 10% done as well even if it cost a little more? I told him originally I wanted the entire yard done and trash gone When we originally talked I told him I wanted a contract, I asked him two more times before he even started working. Even at the end of the work I still do not have a contract. He finished 85% of what we agreed upon and then still expected his entire payment, now I seen why he did not make a contract. Then he got mad and threatened to call the zoning officer on me for the trash that he left on my back porch, and would not you know it the zoning officer shows up a few days later to give us a warning. So much trash that it broke the back porch so that now it needs to be repaired. He also cracked my concrete entry to my driveway with his dump truck which I will also have to get fixed. In conclusion, Charlie does good work but make sure you get a contract before he does any work because he will change the agreement on you and still expect full payment."

Shane H on September 2021

With over 22 years of experience, Holena Excavating, Inc., has the knowledge and the integrity that you would expect from your trusted contractor. Specializing in excavation and concrete, we have experience in a wide variety of services, including demolition, landscape excavation, sewer main installation, and even snow removal and tree service. We are truly your one stop shop! Give us a call today for a free estimate!

"Hired Charlie even though he was roughly 20% more than the other bids I got. He came highly reviewed so after being burned by a previous contractor I did not want to take chances. It all started off good. His work is great and the end job was well done. The issue is he did not do the entire job that we originally agreed upon which included taking trash left over from a demo from the previous contractor. Also, he did 90% of my yard and grass seeded it but then at the end says the agreement did not include the other 10% which was also messed up and needed to be done. Who in their right mind would not want the other 10% done as well even if it cost a little more? I told him originally I wanted the entire yard done and trash gone When we originally talked I told him I wanted a contract, I asked him two more times before he even started working. Even at the end of the work I still do not have a contract. He finished 85% of what we agreed upon and then still expected his entire payment, now I seen why he did not make a contract. Then he got mad and threatened to call the zoning officer on me for the trash that he left on my back porch, and would not you know it the zoning officer shows up a few days later to give us a warning. So much trash that it broke the back porch so that now it needs to be repaired. He also cracked my concrete entry to my driveway with his dump truck which I will also have to get fixed. In conclusion, Charlie does good work but make sure you get a contract before he does any work because he will change the agreement on you and still expect full payment."

Shane H on September 2021


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Karp Excavating Ltd.

5.00(
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Karp Excavating Ltd.

5.00(
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Approved Pro
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Karp Excavating did a super job clearing some land for us. Installed a driveway and leveled a pad site for a pole barn. They were timely and professional. We were very happy with the work. The barn started and I needed stone. I called and with in 1 hour I had two triaxle loads of stone. Zoe the dog was also there. She is the project manager. Haha"

Jeffrey B on March 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Karp Excavating did a super job clearing some land for us. Installed a driveway and leveled a pad site for a pole barn. They were timely and professional. We were very happy with the work. The barn started and I needed stone. I called and with in 1 hour I had two triaxle loads of stone. Zoe the dog was also there. She is the project manager. Haha"

Jeffrey B on March 2025


Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc.

3.75(
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Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc.

3.75(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
34 years of experience

Serving All Your Plumbing, Heating & Cooling needs in N.E. PA Thanks for the interest in Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc. We offer the most advanced technology from dispatch to billing to insure you receive the most prompt and reliable service available. Why not give us a call?

"Charged me $475 dollars for a bottom of the line toilet selling in Home Depot for $119. Didn't connect a tube from the valve to the overflow pipe."

Jerome L on September 2014

Serving All Your Plumbing, Heating & Cooling needs in N.E. PA Thanks for the interest in Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc. We offer the most advanced technology from dispatch to billing to insure you receive the most prompt and reliable service available. Why not give us a call?

"Charged me $475 dollars for a bottom of the line toilet selling in Home Depot for $119. Didn't connect a tube from the valve to the overflow pipe."

Jerome L on September 2014


Chapman Family Enterprise LLC

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Chapman Family Enterprise LLC

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27 years of experience

Your Local Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and Drain Cleaning Experts! With more than 50 years of experience, and millions of satisfied customers, Halo remains the number one choice for professional Plumbing, Septic, Sewer and Drain Cleaning Experts!. Halo offers fast and dependable services for all of your drain, septic and excavation and plumbing needs! We are locally owned and operated so you can depend on our responsiveness, accountability and personal attention. We always return your call and show up on time. We specialize in sewer and drain cleaning, well, grinder, sump pumps. Excavation and drainage work and solving water problems as well as wet basements. We offer custom waterproofing solutions. Septic Repair, Sewer and Plumbing Services visit us on Facebook at Halo Environmental Solutions

Your Local Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and Drain Cleaning Experts! With more than 50 years of experience, and millions of satisfied customers, Halo remains the number one choice for professional Plumbing, Septic, Sewer and Drain Cleaning Experts!. Halo offers fast and dependable services for all of your drain, septic and excavation and plumbing needs! We are locally owned and operated so you can depend on our responsiveness, accountability and personal attention. We always return your call and show up on time. We specialize in sewer and drain cleaning, well, grinder, sump pumps. Excavation and drainage work and solving water problems as well as wet basements. We offer custom waterproofing solutions. Septic Repair, Sewer and Plumbing Services visit us on Facebook at Halo Environmental Solutions


Lombardo Trucking & Excavating

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Lombardo Trucking & Excavating

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
37 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Lombardo & Excavating Inc, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Lombardo & Excavating Inc, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.


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Ned Stevens Gutter Installation

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Ned Stevens Gutter Installation

4.73(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

When you choose Ned Stevens for your gutter cleaning, gutter repair, gutter installation, and other services, you can count on exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Our labor staff are all our own employees, and we train them in our state-of-the-art training facility focusing on quality work. Our work is 100% Guaranteed. Your satisfaction is our goal. We want to make your gutter cleaning experience effortless. You never need to be home! We are fully insured and guarantee all of our work. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did not show up on the day of the appointment. They also did not call to reschedule or let me know that they were not going to show up to do the work. Then i come home a few days later and see they left a door knocker on my door saying they did the work. I would rather have been there when they were doing the work so that I could have known for sure that they completed it. lack of communication was not appreciated in this situation."

Barbara S on November 2020

When you choose Ned Stevens for your gutter cleaning, gutter repair, gutter installation, and other services, you can count on exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Our labor staff are all our own employees, and we train them in our state-of-the-art training facility focusing on quality work. Our work is 100% Guaranteed. Your satisfaction is our goal. We want to make your gutter cleaning experience effortless. You never need to be home! We are fully insured and guarantee all of our work. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did not show up on the day of the appointment. They also did not call to reschedule or let me know that they were not going to show up to do the work. Then i come home a few days later and see they left a door knocker on my door saying they did the work. I would rather have been there when they were doing the work so that I could have known for sure that they completed it. lack of communication was not appreciated in this situation."

Barbara S on November 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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