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Karp Excavating Ltd.
5.0(
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Serving Dalton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Karp Excavating did a super job clearing some land for us. Installed a driveway and leveled a pad site for a pole barn. They were timely and professional. We were very happy with the work. The barn started and I needed stone. I called and with in 1 hour I had two triaxle loads of stone. Zoe the dog was also there. She is the project manager. Haha"
Response time12 hrs
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Greg Grant Enterprises LLC
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Serving Dalton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"A pleasure to-do buisness with, I have used Greg several times and have always been completely satisfied. I wont hesitate to hire again."
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JTA Masonry LLC
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Serving Dalton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Customers say: Quick response

"They arrived on time on the day specified. They were courteous enough and completed the work promptly. Only drawback was a bit too pricey in my opinion."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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M. Hartman Landscaping LLC
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Serving Dalton, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

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Small jobs welcome

"Mackenzie’s work is excellent. She landscaped two homes for us. The plant selection and placement enhanced the homes beauty. She is a pleasure to work with, a true professional. I do not hesitate to recommend her for any landscaping and lawn management projects."
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Lawn lovers landscaping
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Serving Dalton, PA and surrounding areas

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I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY, \n

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Chapman Family Enterprise LLC
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Serving Dalton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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Your Local Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and Drain Cleaning Experts!\nWith more than 50 years of experience, and millions of satisfied customers, Halo remains the number one choice for professional Plumbing, Septic, Sewer and Drain Cleaning Experts!. Halo offers fast and dependable services for all of your drain, septic and excavation and plumbing needs!\n We are locally owned and operated so you can depend on our responsiveness, accountability and personal attention. \nWe always return your call and show up on time. \nWe specialize in sewer and drain cleaning, well, grinder, sump pumps. Excavation and drainage work and solving water problems as well as wet basements.\nWe offer custom waterproofing solutions.\nSeptic Repair, Sewer and Plumbing Services\n\nvisit us on Facebook at Halo Environmental Solutions

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Personal Touch Landscaping Inc
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Serving Dalton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

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Emergency services offered

Our reliable and professional team of experts have over 30 years of experience and can provide a range of services for your entire property. Year-round landscaping, design and maintenance will keep your property looking great! We provide a variety of services ranging from your everyday lawn maintenance to snow removal in the winter. We also provide hardscaping services like custom stone walls and retaining walls, decking, sidewalks, etc. Anything you need, we can do!

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Response time2 days
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One Stop Roofing Pros LLC
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Serving Dalton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"they were extremely professional,very neat courteous and my floors came out beautiful  I would recommend them to all my family and friends.  "
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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