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Blackburn Companies LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cooperstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired Blackburn Companies to do a major renovation on my 1890s farmhouse. This was a major project that involved adding a 1500 sq ft addition as well demolishing and rebuilding a second floor room. Nathan was the general contractor and managed all the other quality subcontractors - HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Roofing and Siding. HIs crew did the framing and finish work. The job was done on time and within budget. Nathan worked with on all scope changes and are extremely pleased with the final product. The before (an outdated yellow sided house) and the after (an updated green farmhouse)."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C&H Excavation Services, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cooperstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I've known Ed for years and he's always been a professional and upstanding guy. When getting a quote I just met his business partner Chevy, he knows his stuff about concrete with over a decade in the industry. Together they make a great team. We have done remodeling and construction for years and we knew exactly what we wanted and told them our plans and showed them the layouts. With a few suggestions and tweaks on their end, it was a fast easy project when we all worked together. Upstanding guys and a great price. We have them on board for our concrete contractors when we need them for renos."
Response time4 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
J&A Excavating, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cooperstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

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. 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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Wilson Tree Removal
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cooperstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up on time and finished faster than we anticipated. They even came back at my request to help me make better cleanup. I highly recommend them. I'm very happy with the final result."
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+10

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JD Hauling
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Cooperstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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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Sloan Construction Company
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cooperstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. Thank you for choosing Sloan Construction Inc

Response time10 mins
Randy Calvin Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cooperstown, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am the owner of a couple of businesses. Randy Calvin Excavating, LLC is the type of person you look for but is so hard to find. He is very knowledgeable and results focused. A great value for my money. I have hired him on multiple projects and will continue to do so in the future. I highly recommend him!"
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+5

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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