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Greg Grant Enterprises LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Freeland, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would hire him all the time was on time showed respect and even offered me a drink while he was working . He did work that he took his time and showed love for the work he did. Not like some people that just hurry and get a job done he even showed me things about my house I didnt even know. I would tell everyone I know if you need someone to clear an area with heavy machinery or any work that needs heavy machinery Greg Grant is the man for the job."
Excavation
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Z&S
4.9(
26
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Freeland, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired J&Z to do grass mowing, very pleased with their work, planning on hiring them to do some landscaping work also. Professional, courteous and a young military man. Give them a try youâ ll be happy you did!!"
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
fine grading
Stucco

+16

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Boyle Electro Mechanical
3.0(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Freeland, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They finished most of the work Friday and Saturday doing an excellent job. They are coming back in two weeks. I will give you an update at that time. Update: 06/18/18 They completed most of the work last Friday and Saturday doing an excellent job. They will be back in two weeks to complete the project. I will give you an update at that time. They moved a truckload of topsoil spread it in my back yard and seeded it. They were on time, polite, and did a great job."
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Lawn lovers landscaping
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Freeland, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY, \n

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Murf and Machine
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Freeland, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a tree cut down a few years ago and never had the stump removed. It was out of the ground about 2 feet. We hired Murf and Machine to have it removed with a backhoe. It was a stubborn stump, it took him around 3-4 hours to get it out of the ground and then moved out of the way to another part of our property. This was fun to watch. We recommend Murf and Machine."
Pool before
Pool after
River before 1
River before 2
River after 1

+6

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Clark Chimney & Masonry
4.5(
34
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Freeland, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had this company clean/inspect our wood burning stove when we bought our house a year ago. After the huge wind storm the cap for the chimney fell off. Called around 11am to get it repairs… Chris had his crew around our area was literally there in less than 20 minutes and everything was fixed! Awesome company. Will be using them for everything."
Week of 11/19
before
MARCH 2025
Week of 11/19
Philadelphia Stucco paint waterproof

+36

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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.

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.

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