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J Drum Excavating

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J Drum Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

J Drum Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very easy to work with!"

Caitlin G on August 2024

J Drum Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very easy to work with!"

Caitlin G on August 2024


Hrinko Excavating

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Hrinko Excavating

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. 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.

"Will was on time and budget. He did great work in an efficient time (< 1 day). Even stopped back to help fill a tire tread mark in a neighbor's yard accidentally due to oneway street. I will call on again-I'm sure! THANKS Will!"

Ed K on May 2024

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. 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.

"Will was on time and budget. He did great work in an efficient time (< 1 day). Even stopped back to help fill a tire tread mark in a neighbor's yard accidentally due to oneway street. I will call on again-I'm sure! THANKS Will!"

Ed K on May 2024


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JL Landscape & Excavation LLC

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JL Landscape & Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and lot clearing services. 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.

"Very dependable and quality work. Very easy to work with and quick to respond to calls and texts."

N M on November 2023

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and lot clearing services. 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.

"Very dependable and quality work. Very easy to work with and quick to respond to calls and texts."

N M on November 2023


D&E Fencing LLC

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D&E Fencing LLC

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16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Muddy Creek Earthwork, LLC

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Muddy Creek Earthwork, LLC

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Muddy Creek Earthwork provides complete excavation and site development services across the North Hills and surrounding areas. Our work includes sewer, water, and storm installations, grading, drainage solutions, land clearing, concrete work, retaining walls, and septic system installation. We take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality results for residential and commercial projects of all sizes.

Muddy Creek Earthwork provides complete excavation and site development services across the North Hills and surrounding areas. Our work includes sewer, water, and storm installations, grading, drainage solutions, land clearing, concrete work, retaining walls, and septic system installation. We take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality results for residential and commercial projects of all sizes.


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Hepp Landscaping

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Hepp Landscaping

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Customers say: True professional
70 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response time. Exceptional completion of a difficult and labor intensive job. Professional. Would definitely use them again if the opportunity would arise."

Michele B on June 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response time. Exceptional completion of a difficult and labor intensive job. Professional. Would definitely use them again if the opportunity would arise."

Michele B on June 2025


G. Horvath Plumbing

5.00(
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G. Horvath Plumbing

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
64 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"Gary was great from the start answered the phone when I called . Talked to me about what I needed and came and did a walkthrough the next day. Got me a estimate and once I agreed he got all the work done fast so the house was back up and running with no gas smell."

Amy H on June 2025

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"Gary was great from the start answered the phone when I called . Talked to me about what I needed and came and did a walkthrough the next day. Got me a estimate and once I agreed he got all the work done fast so the house was back up and running with no gas smell."

Amy H on June 2025


NTK Excavation LLC

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NTK Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Owner showed up with a small crew and a crazy new piece of equipment. Excavated down below my foundation and to the septic tank. Came into the basement and jackhammered the floor. Removed all the old terracotta pipe inside and out. Installed all new PVC pipe all the way down to the septic tank. Put gravel down to protect the new pipe. Poured concrete in the basement to close the floor back up. Only took one day to get the new pipe in. Came back the next to close the ground and floor up. Great experience, basement no longer smell like sewage."

Gabe D on March 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Owner showed up with a small crew and a crazy new piece of equipment. Excavated down below my foundation and to the septic tank. Came into the basement and jackhammered the floor. Removed all the old terracotta pipe inside and out. Installed all new PVC pipe all the way down to the septic tank. Put gravel down to protect the new pipe. Poured concrete in the basement to close the floor back up. Only took one day to get the new pipe in. Came back the next to close the ground and floor up. Great experience, basement no longer smell like sewage."

Gabe D on March 2025


C&W Works, Inc.

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C&W Works, Inc.

4.61(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

C&W Works, Inc., is a quality company that is very versatile in the projects we can perform. We have years of experience and will take care of all of your exterior needs. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for a free estimate. All work guaranteed.

"The repairs made to our septic system were of the highest quality. Every detail was met at a fair price. T he workers were very knowledgeable. We are very satisfied and would recommend C&amp;W Works for this service"

Tom J on September 2023

C&W Works, Inc., is a quality company that is very versatile in the projects we can perform. We have years of experience and will take care of all of your exterior needs. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for a free estimate. All work guaranteed.

"The repairs made to our septic system were of the highest quality. Every detail was met at a fair price. T he workers were very knowledgeable. We are very satisfied and would recommend C&amp;W Works for this service"

Tom J on September 2023


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Shane Moran Masonry LLC

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Shane Moran Masonry LLC

4.67(
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Customers say: Quality work
96 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Shane Moran Masonry specializes in all things masonry, brick, block, stone, concrete, footers, excavation, new construction, additions, restoration, residential and commercial. We are a quality driven company and customer satisfaction is our goal.

"Shane was very helpful, transparent, and creative with our job. Quality and craft was top notch. He helped us find a way to make our sidewalks make sense with the awkward layout of our house."

Thomas H on November 2025

Shane Moran Masonry specializes in all things masonry, brick, block, stone, concrete, footers, excavation, new construction, additions, restoration, residential and commercial. We are a quality driven company and customer satisfaction is our goal.

"Shane was very helpful, transparent, and creative with our job. Quality and craft was top notch. He helped us find a way to make our sidewalks make sense with the awkward layout of our house."

Thomas H on November 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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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