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AC Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Doylestown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can’t say enough about the care and efficiency with which AC Excavation attacked this project. From the initial site visit to preparing a fair and reasonable estimate, and then clearing the underbrush/overgrowth that overwhelmed whatever desirable perennials we wished to keep around, the crew worked skillfully and diligently on a Sunday morning to give us the blank slate we wanted for a garden bed that was unsightly and downright unpleasant. The regrading of the terrain should also help direct rainwater away from the house. Very pleased with the process and the outcome!"
Down spout  drainage piping
Down spout drainage pipe
Down Spout drainage piping
Down Spout drainage piping
Down Spout drainage piping

+174

Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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A Touch of Nature
4.8(
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Serving Doylestown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Responded rapidly, came to inspect immediately, gave me a solid estimate well documented within a day. Once we hired them they scheduled the work to begin immediately. Work was completed beautifully and completely to our satisfaction . Very friendly workers who were neat as well. Easy to get questions answered. We would hire them again in a heart beat."
Zuri Deck
Flagstone Patio/ Bar Seating
Outdoor Living
Fire Pit Lougning area
Fire Pit

+17

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Pana Landscaping LLC
4.6(
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Serving Doylestown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dan at Pana Landscaping was a pleasure to work with. He listened to what we wanted. Ten dying bushes were removed and were replaced with beautiful new ones . The bordering Belgian blocks finished the work perfectly. We highly recommend Pana Landscaping."
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+10

88 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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FJP Services, Inc.
3.9(
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Serving Doylestown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional service and workers. Came out assessed my needs and completed the job to my requirements. Definitely use them again"
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Tree Removal

+41

Response time11 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Jimpikit Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Doylestown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his crew did a great job constructing a new flower bed and bringing in rich dirt for my yard. They also did a great Spring cleanup of all my beds. They were efficient and cleaned up whe they were done."
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Hardscaping Installation
Tree Removal
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Hardscaping Installation

+27

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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 physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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