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Aaron's Landscaping

4.88(
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Aaron's Landscaping

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Aaron's Landscaping is a family owned and operated business founded in 2009, whose owners have over 25 years experience in the area of lawn care and maintenance. We specialize in professional lawn care and landscaping services, and our commitment to you is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction. Call us today for a free estimate!

"We had the front of our house landscaped. Aaron and his workers removed, the old shrubs and stumps, and planted the shrubs we had selected, mulched the entire area. They took all of the debris away and left a clean area. The results were amazing. Aaron is easy to work with, respectful and courteous. His rates are reasonable. We had him come back to remove a tree that had blown into the farmers field and trim a few others with low hanging branches. We also had him remove a dead tree from our granddaughters house. Work was done and we were left with a clean area. He also did some work for our son. Highly recommend him"

peggy m on May 2021

Aaron's Landscaping is a family owned and operated business founded in 2009, whose owners have over 25 years experience in the area of lawn care and maintenance. We specialize in professional lawn care and landscaping services, and our commitment to you is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction. Call us today for a free estimate!

"We had the front of our house landscaped. Aaron and his workers removed, the old shrubs and stumps, and planted the shrubs we had selected, mulched the entire area. They took all of the debris away and left a clean area. The results were amazing. Aaron is easy to work with, respectful and courteous. His rates are reasonable. We had him come back to remove a tree that had blown into the farmers field and trim a few others with low hanging branches. We also had him remove a dead tree from our granddaughters house. Work was done and we were left with a clean area. He also did some work for our son. Highly recommend him"

peggy m on May 2021


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Blue Mountain Trim

4.70(
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Blue Mountain Trim

4.70(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"This is a very great company and David is a great carpenter and honest person. He did the entire job by himself in 11/2 days and even had time for a lunch break. The deck is approximately 12 feet by 15 feet. If you want a good, honest, hard working person working for you, David is that man. You can call me anytime, text or email if you need any more information. His prices are very good and competitive."

Gerald W on December 2019

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"This is a very great company and David is a great carpenter and honest person. He did the entire job by himself in 11/2 days and even had time for a lunch break. The deck is approximately 12 feet by 15 feet. If you want a good, honest, hard working person working for you, David is that man. You can call me anytime, text or email if you need any more information. His prices are very good and competitive."

Gerald W on December 2019


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Nick's Plumbing LLC

5.00(
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Nick's Plumbing LLC

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

Nicks Plumbing LLC is a small family owned business located in Gettysburg,PA who takes pride in their workmanship as well as their cleanliness completing plumbing repairs. We service your plumbing from the well pump to the septic pump whether it's a simple faucet repair or a full well pump replacement we can help. The owner is the third generation of a family of plumbing professionals. If there is anything we can help you with we will be more than happy to assist you.

"Timely, dependable and convenient! I’d call Nick again for future plumbing projects"

Michelle H on November 2023

Nicks Plumbing LLC is a small family owned business located in Gettysburg,PA who takes pride in their workmanship as well as their cleanliness completing plumbing repairs. We service your plumbing from the well pump to the septic pump whether it's a simple faucet repair or a full well pump replacement we can help. The owner is the third generation of a family of plumbing professionals. If there is anything we can help you with we will be more than happy to assist you.

"Timely, dependable and convenient! I’d call Nick again for future plumbing projects"

Michelle H on November 2023


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Mowtivations

5.00(
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Mowtivations

5.00(
6
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Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Motivations LLC is committed to delivering exceptional service to our community through trustworthy, high-quality work. As a family-owned and operated business, we take pride in having a fully licensed and insured team with verified backgrounds.

"Excellent customer service. Great to work with. Work done promptly, efficiently and to our satisfaction. Great price!! Actually, unbeatable price!! Would highly recommend!! "

Annette S on October 2025

Motivations LLC is committed to delivering exceptional service to our community through trustworthy, high-quality work. As a family-owned and operated business, we take pride in having a fully licensed and insured team with verified backgrounds.

"Excellent customer service. Great to work with. Work done promptly, efficiently and to our satisfaction. Great price!! Actually, unbeatable price!! Would highly recommend!! "

Annette S on October 2025


Doug's Lawn Care, Inc.

5.00(
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Doug's Lawn Care, Inc.

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

Doug's Lawn Care, Inc., offers fast, friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service.

"Doug was very prompt in corresponding to my project needs. His crew did a very nice job grading the slope of property and this was a great solution to the water coming into the basement! So glad we hired him first. It saved thousands for my elderly father’s property. He also removed a tall pine tree that was mostly dead in front of house. Stump was ground both there and near foundation of house. Top soil seed and hay were added and it has very much improved the landscaping. I highly recommend his services! Thanks so much Doug for your help!"

Christine B on April 2019

Doug's Lawn Care, Inc., offers fast, friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service.

"Doug was very prompt in corresponding to my project needs. His crew did a very nice job grading the slope of property and this was a great solution to the water coming into the basement! So glad we hired him first. It saved thousands for my elderly father’s property. He also removed a tall pine tree that was mostly dead in front of house. Stump was ground both there and near foundation of house. Top soil seed and hay were added and it has very much improved the landscaping. I highly recommend his services! Thanks so much Doug for your help!"

Christine B on April 2019


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C&H Excavating, LLC

4.78(
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C&H Excavating, LLC

4.78(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

C&H Excavating, 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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Shawn L on December 2022

C&H Excavating, 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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Shawn L on December 2022


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TCK land services LLC

5.00(
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TCK land services LLC

5.00(
2
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2 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. Call us today!

"Good people skills, easy to work with, professional workmanship."

Dan M on February 2025

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. Call us today!

"Good people skills, easy to work with, professional workmanship."

Dan M on February 2025


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Premier Construction Consultants LLC

5.00(
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Premier Construction Consultants LLC

5.00(
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28 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today! If you already have plans and would like an estimate. Please add the plans to this link:

"Premier Construction Consultants, LLC completed two projects , they excavated, installed storm drain and poured concrete for a commercial project, and excavated for a large residential patio by my pool that the pool contractor messed up. They are the best at what they do, rather it’s excavation, site utilities, concrete work, they are the best at what they do."

derek l on April 2025

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today! If you already have plans and would like an estimate. Please add the plans to this link:

"Premier Construction Consultants, LLC completed two projects , they excavated, installed storm drain and poured concrete for a commercial project, and excavated for a large residential patio by my pool that the pool contractor messed up. They are the best at what they do, rather it’s excavation, site utilities, concrete work, they are the best at what they do."

derek l on April 2025


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Douglas O Kent Excavating

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Douglas O Kent Excavating

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45 years of experience

I’ve been an in-demand Excavating Contractor in East Berlin, Pennsylvania since 1981. I have the know-how to tackle everything from the smallest of repairs to large-scale projects. No matter the size of the job. I always work hard to ensure my clients are completely satisfied with my work. Call to schedule an initial consultation today. 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!

I’ve been an in-demand Excavating Contractor in East Berlin, Pennsylvania since 1981. I have the know-how to tackle everything from the smallest of repairs to large-scale projects. No matter the size of the job. I always work hard to ensure my clients are completely satisfied with my work. Call to schedule an initial consultation today. 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!


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Snydco Mechanical Services

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Snydco Mechanical Services

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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all of your heating, cooling and plumbing needs.. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Please contact us for a free in-home evaluation and estimate.

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all of your heating, cooling and plumbing needs.. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Please contact us for a free in-home evaluation and estimate.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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 average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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