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AS Mobile Home Settings and Excavating

4466 Ridge Rd
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AS Mobile Home Settings and Excavating

4466 Ridge Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

AS Local Home Settings and Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

AS Local Home Settings and Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Reds multi-services

506 W Pine St
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Reds multi-services

506 W Pine St
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13 years of experience

Here at Reds multi-services we are a family owned company looking to expand our operations to grow with our community. We strive to provide the most efficient services and best service you come by. No job is left undone and will never leave you unsatisfied. We specialize in all aspects of work you need done ranging from clean outs, remodels, landscaping, plumbing, electrical

Here at Reds multi-services we are a family owned company looking to expand our operations to grow with our community. We strive to provide the most efficient services and best service you come by. No job is left undone and will never leave you unsatisfied. We specialize in all aspects of work you need done ranging from clean outs, remodels, landscaping, plumbing, electrical

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Poletti Excavating

55 Railroad Street
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Poletti Excavating

55 Railroad Street
5.00(
8
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavating (new homes, installing by digging water,sewer,and storm sewer lines, new and reconstruction yards, stump removal, digging out for pools in-ground and above, digging footers and prepping for buildings also emergency sewer line replacement and clogs

"Couldn’t be more satisfied of the job that was done professionally. Poletti Excavation did the job in a very timely manner to meet our needs very highly recommended."

Vince M on May 2023

Excavating (new homes, installing by digging water,sewer,and storm sewer lines, new and reconstruction yards, stump removal, digging out for pools in-ground and above, digging footers and prepping for buildings also emergency sewer line replacement and clogs

"Couldn’t be more satisfied of the job that was done professionally. Poletti Excavation did the job in a very timely manner to meet our needs very highly recommended."

Vince M on May 2023

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Black Creek Excavation

197 Golf Course Rd
5.00(
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Black Creek Excavation

197 Golf Course Rd
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Black Creek Excavation: Your trusted partner for all your excavation needs in Pennsylvania. With our expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for professional and reliable excavation services.

"I can't speak highly enough about this company. They do not just get in to do the work and leave...they take great pride in what they do. Their attention to detail and professionalism are unmatched in my experience. I've run into some bad contractors on Angi (enough that I almost gave up using this service) - this company is phenomenal. I have no doubt I will be contacting them again for future projects. Highly, highly recommended."

David S on June 2023

Black Creek Excavation: Your trusted partner for all your excavation needs in Pennsylvania. With our expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for professional and reliable excavation services.

"I can't speak highly enough about this company. They do not just get in to do the work and leave...they take great pride in what they do. Their attention to detail and professionalism are unmatched in my experience. I've run into some bad contractors on Angi (enough that I almost gave up using this service) - this company is phenomenal. I have no doubt I will be contacting them again for future projects. Highly, highly recommended."

David S on June 2023

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MTE Co. Excavating

2237 Paxton Church Rd
5.00(
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MTE Co. Excavating

2237 Paxton Church Rd
5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Company offers services including but not limited to: General excavation and demolition Land clearing Forestry / tree removal Grading Landscape construction / repairs Driveway Construction / repairs Pool fill-ins / removals

"Mike Trotta (the owner) came and removed my deck personally and was great to work with. He was prompt and reliable and had the deck removed and hauled off to the city dump by noon. His asking price was extremely reasonable and he was very quick and cleaned up all of the deck plus removed the anchoring beams even though they were concreted into the ground. I was extremely pleased and would recommend his company Viking Earthworks to anyone looking for similar services!"

Jeremy B on September 2023

Company offers services including but not limited to: General excavation and demolition Land clearing Forestry / tree removal Grading Landscape construction / repairs Driveway Construction / repairs Pool fill-ins / removals

"Mike Trotta (the owner) came and removed my deck personally and was great to work with. He was prompt and reliable and had the deck removed and hauled off to the city dump by noon. His asking price was extremely reasonable and he was very quick and cleaned up all of the deck plus removed the anchoring beams even though they were concreted into the ground. I was extremely pleased and would recommend his company Viking Earthworks to anyone looking for similar services!"

Jeremy B on September 2023

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Holiday Enterprises

219 Race St
4.67(
12
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Holiday Enterprises

219 Race St
4.67(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Plumbing heating Air conditioning

"If you have homeserve insurance don't let Holiday Enterprises be your service provider this is how they left my home and Mr. Hummel(owner) said " Not to be smart but we are not responsible for any damage we do per your contract" after his worker left my home filled with raw sewerage."

JESSICA K on March 2025

Plumbing heating Air conditioning

"If you have homeserve insurance don't let Holiday Enterprises be your service provider this is how they left my home and Mr. Hummel(owner) said " Not to be smart but we are not responsible for any damage we do per your contract" after his worker left my home filled with raw sewerage."

JESSICA K on March 2025

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Elite Excavating Services

8855 PA-405
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Elite Excavating Services

8855 PA-405
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9 years of experience

With over 20 years experience, Elite Excavating Services can help you with any job. We specialize in new home foundation/footers, site grading and trenching, storm water run off, water/sewer installation and repairs, triaxle hauling, septic system install/repairs, right of way and land clearing, and landscape/hardscape design.

With over 20 years experience, Elite Excavating Services can help you with any job. We specialize in new home foundation/footers, site grading and trenching, storm water run off, water/sewer installation and repairs, triaxle hauling, septic system install/repairs, right of way and land clearing, and landscape/hardscape design.

McCollum Enterprises

660 Priestley Ave
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McCollum Enterprises

660 Priestley Ave
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Family owned and operated company located in Northumberland or services include. Concrete and stone driveways,sidewalk,pads, excavation,sewer&water line instillation as well as general construction,lawn and landscaping.

Family owned and operated company located in Northumberland or services include. Concrete and stone driveways,sidewalk,pads, excavation,sewer&water line instillation as well as general construction,lawn and landscaping.

360 Construction & Safety Management

195 Skyveiw Dr
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360 Construction & Safety Management

195 Skyveiw Dr
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23 years of experience

New and Remodel Construction, Handyman Services, Concrete/Masonry, Landscapes/Hardscapes, Storm water Management, French Drains, Dry wells, Utilities, Septic systems, Buying - Purchasing Agent, Board Certified Site Safety & Health Officer, Construction Safety Concerns.

New and Remodel Construction, Handyman Services, Concrete/Masonry, Landscapes/Hardscapes, Storm water Management, French Drains, Dry wells, Utilities, Septic systems, Buying - Purchasing Agent, Board Certified Site Safety & Health Officer, Construction Safety Concerns.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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