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Avatar for DT Contracting, LLC
DT Contracting, LLC
4.8(
31
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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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design
Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design
4.9(
326
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design did an excellent job re-sodding my lawn. The team was very professional and answered all of my questions. I am very pleased with the services I received and will be using them in the near future for additional landscaping. I highly recommend Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design."
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Outoor Living
Flagstone
Walkway Steps

+46

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
76
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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

"I highly recommend Fabiano's Construction. Our experience with him was fantastic from beginning to end. The project was to restore and replace the exterior window frames of our 1830 Trinity. The previous owners had installed new windows on the inside but left the old ones outside for beauty. Many of these old windows were completely rotten at the bottom, barely holding the small panes of glass together. We got three estimates. One builder wanted to replace the old windows with a second set of new ones. Another was going to patch them up with wood filler. Fabiano was the only one who was willing to actually restore them, using green wood for the parts that were beyond salvaging. It was precision carpentry work requiring problem-solving ingenuity. The new frames and sills are green wood plus Azek (PVC), so they should last forever. Although more major restoration was necessary than foreseen, Fabiano and his crew—his son Will and assistant Simon—still finished the job in the predicted time. They were careful, focused, hard-working, and also really nice, honest people. It was a pleasure to meet them, and the result is a stunning improvement to our house both inside and out. Fabiano is responsive and friendly, an expert who takes pride in his work. Incredibly, his price was the lowest the three. We plan to hire him for another project."
decks
decks
decks
decks
decks

+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Blue Cord Property Care
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
Avatar for Three Mountains Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC
Three Mountains Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC
4.4(
73
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike responded immediately and his crew of 5 guys showed up within 2 days. They did an amazing job of removing trees, brush, leaves, and overall yard maintenance. I will be using them for all of our future needs. Very courteous and thankful too."
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%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
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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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.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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