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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Dauphin - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for TWC Excavation and Outdoor Services
TWC Excavation and Outdoor Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Dauphin, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Troy to level my backyard and add stone on top of it. He finish the project incredibly fast and Iâ m super pleased with the final outcome. Very communicative, sent a ton of photos of before and after. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for work to be done for their backyard."
Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Manna Run Farm - Mowing, Mulching and More
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Dauphin, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Definitely highly recommend! Great communication and willingness to help take care of my yard that was grossly overgrown due to my health issues, I was unable to mow. My lawn had grown to easily up to my hip 😬 My yard was totally transformed I really appreciate the help. Thank you again!"
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Hutchinson Excavating, Inc.
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dauphin, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

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. \nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. \nIn 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. \nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time3 hrs
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Terratrek Excavation Services
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dauphin, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Terratrek Excavation Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of this business. I uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. My distinction is the quality of service I bring to my customers. Accurate knowledge of my trade combined with ability is what makes me a true professional. Above all, I am watchful of my customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of my business. Terratrek Excavations Services has been dedicated to providing exceptional excavation services with a focus on precision, integrity, and customer satisfaction. From grading and trench work to demolition and utility preparation, we handle every project with the utmost care.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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