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Avatar for Zingrone Landscaping
Zingrone Landscaping
4.4(
166
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Zingrone Landscaping to remove very old, large bushes from our front yard and plant new shrubs and trees. From start to finish, they far exceeded our expectations, and we cannot recommend them highly enough! Joe and the crew were professional, patient, kind, and incredibly accommodating. They moved plants around multiple times until we found the perfect layout and never once made us feel like our questions or requests were an inconvenience. They genuinely cared about doing the job right and making sure we were happy with the result. Throughout the entire process, Joe was always responsive to our messages. When we reached out after the project was complete with concerns about watering, Joe stopped by the house to answer our questions and make sure we felt confident caring for our new plants. We've worked with a lot of contractors over the past two years, and there are very few we'd call back for future work. Zingrone Landscaping is absolutely one of them!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Hard Work Property Service
Hard Work Property Service
5.0(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"I would highly recommend using Hard Work Property Service for your project. Dennis has done several projects for me including; -Installing ceiling fans and light fixtures -Demolishing a bar and replacing carpet in my basement to prepare for a home office -Grading, smoothing and reseeding of my back yard I would rate each project with 5 stars and am very happy with his customer service, communication, response time and completion time. He is also great at discussing the project and making recommendations or suggestions to help enhance the project as well as working within my budget. I will continue to contact Dennis for additional projects in the future."
 Land clearing and clean
 Land clearing and clean
 Land clearing and clean
 Land clearing and clean
 Land clearing and clean

+51

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for VP Excavating Services LLC
VP Excavating Services LLC
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"VP Excavating did an outstanding job on our property! From start to finish, their preparation and clearing work was done with precision, efficiency, and professionalism. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right, and it truly shows. Highly recommend them for anyone needing quality excavation work!"
Site prep
Culvert pipe install
Culvert pipe install
 New Parking pad
 New Parking pad

+1

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Shane Moran Masonry LLC
Shane Moran Masonry LLC
4.4(
29
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Shane and Nick did a great job, very professional, my job was rather complex I had a concrete pad removed, French drain installed removed and replaced four main deck support post, poured 3 new large concrete pads and installed a 20’ retaining wall. I would highly recommend"
Addition
Remove asphalt and reinstall concrete driveway
Addition
Remove asphalt and reinstall concrete driveway
Addition

+15

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for ESC Excavating LLC
ESC Excavating LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Established is 2018, Owner Evan S Crichfield brings over 15 years of experience and knowledge to the construction/ excavation field. When choosing ESC Excavating you get to experience exceptional work quality and service that won?t disappoint. We at ESC cover a wide range of work which makes us your ?one stop shop?. Work included but not limited to, drainage, underground utilities, grading, demolition, forestry mulching, heaving mowing/ brush hogging/ field planting and land clearing. Based out of Washington Pa, we service a wide range of demographic. ESC Excavating is also willing to travel outside our service areas for the right job. Feel free to contact us at 724-413-5226 call/ text or email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

old structure
old structure
ongoing demo
ongoing demo
demo and grading completed

+19

Response time8 hrs
G. Horvath Plumbing
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Carnegie, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Previous homeowner left us with a mess and we needed new gas lines installed in our house. Gary did an awesome job on everything. He explained why certain things couldn’t be repaired, installed all new properly rated pipe, and rerouted everything so that it was more efficient and it looks clean and tidy. Highly recommend"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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