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Avatar for A & Y Landscaping & Tree Services LLC
A & Y Landscaping & Tree Services LLC
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Croydon, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n \nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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J & Sons Services Co
3.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Croydon, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"EXCELLENT JOB DONE, I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TOO ANYONE THAT NEEDS WORK DONE ON THERE HOME, I'M A PERFECTIONIST N that's what they are, polite N respectful. N they clean up behind themselves. Thank you much"
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Response time2 days
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Ramsey's Lawn & Landscape Service
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Croydon, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ramsey’s Landscaping is a top notch business. Chris not only supervises his employees but provides hands on attention to projects. He provided solutions to existing concerns and made sure that the work was satisfactorily completed. Projects included design of brick patio, landscaping of front and back areas, grading, laying sod, and drainage pipes. He also replaced an existing fence. Estimates were provided. Pricing was appropriate for the project and bills were clearly itemized. My experience with this business has been positive and I will continue to use their services in the future."
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Stainescontracting
4.9(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Croydon, PA and surrounding areas

"The job was well done. The space was very tight and required a creative way to accommodate a washer and dryer on the same wall. The contractor solved the problem and reconfigured the plumbing exactly the way it needed to be. I would definitely recommend this contractor."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Clark Chimney & Masonry
Clark Chimney & Masonry
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Croydon, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had this company clean/inspect our wood burning stove when we bought our house a year ago. After the huge wind storm the cap for the chimney fell off. Called around 11am to get it repairs… Chris had his crew around our area was literally there in less than 20 minutes and everything was fixed! Awesome company. Will be using them for everything."
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+36

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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