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Fabiano's Construction
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Serving Emmaus, 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."
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Colt's Property Services LLC
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Serving Emmaus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Colt’s property service has done multiple projects for me and has done a good job with all of them. Most recently he regraded underneath my deck. And replaced the old footings. It was very tight and tricky to get a machine in, but he managed with no problems. Would definitely recommend going forward."
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Northwestern Property Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Emmaus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Josh is an excellent resource for all your landscaping needs. He is professional, considerate, thoughtful, and kind. He works hard and takes great pride in his craft, always ensuring he meets your expectations. His communication is excellent — he lets you know when he will start and finish a job and follows through. Josh never oversells and always provides honest, practical feedback. His pricing is very reasonable, and he goes above and beyond by stopping by afterward to make sure everything he planted is establishing well. He will be my guy for Spring and Fall clean up!"
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Sod Works, LLC
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Serving Emmaus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our yard was a nightmare after we had it ripped up from a sewage drain repair. I called Justin and he had a crew out to us within days. Our front yard went from a nightmare to a dream. His crew was professional and absolute perfectionists. They were extremely careful and clean when working around the house. I highly recommend."
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new driveway
 Fresh Cutting After 2 Weeks from Installation
replaced old driveway
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Response time4 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Improved Earth, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Emmaus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely great, friendly, fast, professional and experienced. Goes the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied. I was in a bind when the excavating company I hired could not show up to do some work and we had a pool scheduled to be installed in a couple of days. Improved Earth showed up quickly and did the work (and even did more than requested). They even gave me advice on what to look out for when finishing the pool landscaping and grading. I will definitely use them again in the future and recommend to friends."
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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 average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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