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Avatar for Stemler Services LLC
Stemler Services LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Dornsife, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went way above and beyond! Helped finish work that was being done in our living room. Cleaned up every piece of material that was utilized and made sure that everything was 100 percent to our satisfaction. Highly recommend for any job you need accomplished as he truly does go above and beyond!"
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+24

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
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JSV Contracting
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Dornsife, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I got a very efficient and professional job done. I was very happy and highly recommend them. My home caught fire. The structure was removed in less than two days."
Demolition of mobile home
Demolition of mobile home
Demolition of mobile home
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Demolition of mobile home

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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Parmer Construction
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Dornsife, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We have been servicing central pa home and business owners since 1995. From concrete work, sewer and water lines, excavation and grading we cover it all. No job is to big or small.

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E&M land services
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Dornsife, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello All,\n\nWe'd like to welcome you to the E&M family. \n\nWe are a small Christian family owned company, we strive to not only serve our customers but also our community.\n\nHere at E&M we specialize in a wide variety of services like, brush mowing/land clearing, driveway repair and grading, excavation, and snow removal.\n\nWe thank for checking us out and we look forward to serving you!

Brush mowing
Brush mowing
Brush mowing
Livestock burial
Starting the dig

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Dirt Life Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dornsife, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive and quick to get quotes and work scheduled. They did a great job in not disturbing areas of property where work was not being performed. Great work with fair prices, highly recommend Dirt Life excavating"
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Rock-A-Fellas Co Inc
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dornsife, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Credit card accepted

"The crew arrived on time and finished the job in one day.  The work site was left clean and I was able to begin construction on my new shed the following week.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clark Chimney & Masonry
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dornsife, 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."
Week of 11/19
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MARCH 2025
Week of 11/19
Philadelphia Stucco paint waterproof

+36

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Rice Excavating Services (RES)
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Dornsife, PA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Outstanding workmanship. All work accomplished with no dilemma or delays. We will definitely use their services on our next project. To the RES. Team thank you for your dedication. Awesome work results."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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