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Avatar for DT Contracting, LLC
DT Contracting, LLC
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"DT Contracting just completed a 46’ retaining wall in front of our house and I could not possibly be happier with the quality of the work. Dan was easy to work with and professional in all manner. The dedication to detail and quality of work during construction was outstanding. Dan takes pride in his work and customer satisfaction. To put it simply, if you need a retaining wall, concrete work or other related work and you do not talk with Dan at D T Construction – Shame on you."
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up

+28

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
75
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did excellent work , they were reliable knowledgeable professionals and were very punctual and were easy to contact throughout the entire process from quote to finish . I would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing home repairs"
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+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Cord Property Care
4.8(
65
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We had an urgent job with a large broken tree branch in our front yard. We also had 3 tree stumps requiring removal, but we delayed removal because of fear the equipment would damage our lawn. Blue Cord has light equipment that removed the stumps without damaging our ground. Highly satisfied with the end results."
Tree Stump Removal at "The Camp at Old Mill&q
Tree Stump Removal at "The Camp at Old Mill&q
Tree Stump Removal, Honey Brook, PA
Tree Stump Removal, Honey Brook, PA
Storm Damaged Tree Stump Removal

+19

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Branching Out Design Company
4.5(
38
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We bought our house in 2019 and it was in dire need of landscape design upgrade. We liked Luke the minute we met him. He was extremely thorough in his layout of what he could do for us based on what we wanted - poor man - we had him give us a contract 3 times because we kept adding on to the project. Luke is probably one of the most knowledgeable people we have ever met. He gave us some good ideas on how we should landscape; his estimate/contract was extremely thorough and left no doubt in what he would be doing and what we would be paying for. But it is not just Luke (owner); all his workers were more than great - Martine, Devon, Ivan and Brian. Brian did a fantastic job in the paved walkway - the diligence is beyond anything we have ever seen. Thank you to Luke and all his guys. Thank you so much Luke"
Landscape, Patio, living space
Transition space from front porch to path
Landscape, Patio, Beer Garden Lighting, Sod
Front Path
During Construction

+50

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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