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JD Hauling
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

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With over 20 years of experience, we are the experts you need for your home or business. We handle everything from land clearing to commercial paving. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Deeters Farm Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Erie Excavation and Construction Limited
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"These guys are the best! They are honest and trustworthy. You can trust they will get you the fairest price in the area for great quality service. They will also work with you every step of the way to ensure they are meeting all expectations. I plan to only work with these guys again in the future for all my excavation projects this spring."
8" Dumpster Pad w/Rebar
8" Dumpster Pad w/Rebar
8" Dumpster Pad w/Rebar
8" Dumpster Pad w/Rebar
8" Dumpster Pad w/Rebar

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ed Musgrave Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Credit card accepted

Established in 1997, Ed Musgrave Excavating is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business in the Union City area. Ed Musgrave Excavating prides itself on an outstanding record of quality service. Our longevity is a testament to the level of service and quality you'll get when you choose us for your excavating needs. We have a staff of highly talented and motivated individuals that are eager to help you with all of your needs. We are excited that you have expressed an interest in our services, and we look forward to working with you.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Quick Excavating
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.\n\n

Response rate91%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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