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Avatar for HENDRICKSON EXCAVATING
HENDRICKSON 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 Doylestown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark Hendrickson returned my call promptly, and came to my house that afternoon to look over the site and to give me an estimate and a time frame. On the day of the job, he arrived right on time and had made arrangements with another company to have my septic pumped out, prior to the repair work. Even though this was a relatively small job, Mark and his son who works with him, were professional and polite through the whole process. The cost was $300 for the actual repair and digging and $300 to have the septic pumped out. I would not hesitate to use Mark Hendrickson Excavating again, they were great to work with!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for A Touch of Nature
A Touch of Nature
4.8(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Doylestown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for A & Y Landscaping & Tree Services LLC
A & Y Landscaping & Tree Services LLC
4.7(
84
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Doylestown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Halteman Landscaping, LLC
Halteman Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
64
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Doylestown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a huge project requiring removal of 25+ yrs of landscaping & redoing about 3/4's of my yard. For that very reason I wanted to be sure the person I hired knew what he was doing so I was willing to pay for that. Quality work, quality products, quality healthy trees & bushes & excellent service. Greg works with you, resolves any mistakes or oversights amicably. His staff were friendly & many times did thoughtful things I didn't ask to be done like trimming hanging or dead tree branches or asked if there was some other little thing I needed done. I couldn't be happier with the end result."
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Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape

+136

Response time10 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Pana Landscaping LLC
Pana Landscaping LLC
4.6(
51
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Doylestown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Completed walkway
Aerial walkway view
Completed walkway
New Walkway Isntallation
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+10

83 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
Avatar for FJP Services, Inc.
FJP Services, Inc.
3.9(
187
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Doylestown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired FJP Services for both landscaping and do replace a retaining wall between 2 properties. So far, the company has done the retaining wall and they did a great job. The professional nature of the crew was tremendous. The craftmanship of the workers was also gratifying. If the other services we have hired FJP services are at the same level as the work on the retaining wall, we shall be very pleased."
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Tree Removal

+41

Response time10 hrs
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Cultural Landscapes, Inc.
Cultural Landscapes, Inc.
4.8(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Doylestown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Overall they did a good job with a spring cleanup and mulch. I had specifically asked for edging to be done and some overflowing mulch to be removed along a walkway so mulch does not spill out onto the sidewalk. This was not done. The workers also cut down 5 hydrangea bushes that had buds on them. I emailed about this and never heard back."
Composite Deck
Composite Deck
Composite Deck Steps
Landing
Composite Deck Summer '22

+29

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

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