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Land and Lumber

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Land and Lumber

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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30 local quotes requested

Specializing in rural property development and land management We’re here to help whether you're breaking ground on your very first home or managing a large spread of land. From clearing and grading to site prep and infrastructure, we bring the right tools, the right experience, and a whole lot of care to every project. We help you make the most of your land, with precision, integrity, and the kind of personalized service you only get from a family-run business. Let’s build something great—together.

"James was an amazing professional, he worked 10 hour days and delivered everything he promised. Already sent him a friend referral and will recommend to anyone."

Jay T on April 2025

Specializing in rural property development and land management We’re here to help whether you're breaking ground on your very first home or managing a large spread of land. From clearing and grading to site prep and infrastructure, we bring the right tools, the right experience, and a whole lot of care to every project. We help you make the most of your land, with precision, integrity, and the kind of personalized service you only get from a family-run business. Let’s build something great—together.

"James was an amazing professional, he worked 10 hour days and delivered everything he promised. Already sent him a friend referral and will recommend to anyone."

Jay T on April 2025


Moore Contracting, LLC

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Moore Contracting, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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7 years of experience

Moore Contracting, LLC, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We have over 25 years of experience. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"I found Joe be honest and with a high amount of integrity. I highly recommend him. I was very pleased with his work and will hire him again if need be."

Bart S on September 2018

Moore Contracting, LLC, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We have over 25 years of experience. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"I found Joe be honest and with a high amount of integrity. I highly recommend him. I was very pleased with his work and will hire him again if need be."

Bart S on September 2018


Dirtworks by Johnston, LLC

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Dirtworks by Johnston, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

Dirtworks by Johnston, LLC is your local excavation and demolition contractor in Blair, Centre and surrounding counties. Our vision at DirtWorks, is to provide our clients with total satisfaction and superior quality on each project. It is our desire that the first project we complete for you, makes you a lifelong customer. We want to be the company you tell others about! Check out our website at www.dirtworksbyjohnston.com to see pictures and videos of some of the projects we completed.

"They were very professional and got to my brush hogging job right away. They responded very quickly and did a fantastic job. Highly recommended."

Elizabeth H on July 2021

Dirtworks by Johnston, LLC is your local excavation and demolition contractor in Blair, Centre and surrounding counties. Our vision at DirtWorks, is to provide our clients with total satisfaction and superior quality on each project. It is our desire that the first project we complete for you, makes you a lifelong customer. We want to be the company you tell others about! Check out our website at www.dirtworksbyjohnston.com to see pictures and videos of some of the projects we completed.

"They were very professional and got to my brush hogging job right away. They responded very quickly and did a fantastic job. Highly recommended."

Elizabeth H on July 2021


Locke excavating

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Locke excavating

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Taking on excavating jobs such as ditches, drains, electric and water lines, dirt removal, stump removal, demo and so on.... Call me up or shoot me a text. 814-599-1536 Thanks!! Insured

Taking on excavating jobs such as ditches, drains, electric and water lines, dirt removal, stump removal, demo and so on.... Call me up or shoot me a text. 814-599-1536 Thanks!! Insured


H. Snyder Contracting

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H. Snyder Contracting

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General Contractor Can provide all types of residential and commercial construction and remodeling services. Including dirt work, landscaping, and hardscaping also. 26 years experience and committed to fair pricing and detail to work.

General Contractor Can provide all types of residential and commercial construction and remodeling services. Including dirt work, landscaping, and hardscaping also. 26 years experience and committed to fair pricing and detail to work.


we specialize in land clearing, Grading, Site pads for garage and homes, Driveways, Small demolitions projects. 13 years of experience.



Twisted Creek Excavating, LLC

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Twisted Creek Excavating, LLC

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Here at Twisted Creek Excavating we believe image is everything. We pride ourselves in showing up with nice equipment and a great attitude! We specialize in land work such as brush cutting, clearing and grubbing, smaller tree removal, driveways, trails, dirt pads for your building, swimming pool pads, grading and more!

Here at Twisted Creek Excavating we believe image is everything. We pride ourselves in showing up with nice equipment and a great attitude! We specialize in land work such as brush cutting, clearing and grubbing, smaller tree removal, driveways, trails, dirt pads for your building, swimming pool pads, grading and more!



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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

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