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Avatar for Jason Excavating, LLC
Jason Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Last week, I hired Jason Excavating again for a driveway job to install the catch basin in front of my house. He did an excellent job. He's extremely responsible, very knowledgeable about his work, and an excellent person. I will always recommend him. He goes the extra mile in his work. I'm always grateful."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
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Groundscape Excavation and Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a above ground pool installed late summer and needed edging and grass seeding done. Groundscape was fast responding and had everything done in 2 weeks. The landscaping looks great. I highly recommend them and will definitely use them for more upcoming projects."
Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KW Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wes, is very professional and up front with his assessments. He has completed a 1/2 dozen excavation projects on my property and I was very satisfied with his workmanship. I will continue to use Wes for future projects."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Hutchinson Excavating, Inc.
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. \nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. \nIn 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. \nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time3 hrs
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Parmer Construction
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We have been servicing central pa home and business owners since 1995. From concrete work, sewer and water lines, excavation and grading we cover it all. No job is to big or small.

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J Donisch Contracting LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

J Donisch Contracting LLC 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.

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The Steel Bucket
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! I would use Steel Bucket again."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HandyHelpers
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. Very happy with everything. Highly skilled and professional workers. Polite and clean and orderly. Work wax completed in a timely manner. Would rehire for any other work needed."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ACS Excavating and Grading LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ephrata, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Highly recommend Austen, he put an infiltration bed in on my property, professional and cost efficient, love the work!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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 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.

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