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Avatar for AC Excavation LLC
AC Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Glenside, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can’t say enough about the care and efficiency with which AC Excavation attacked this project. From the initial site visit to preparing a fair and reasonable estimate, and then clearing the underbrush/overgrowth that overwhelmed whatever desirable perennials we wished to keep around, the crew worked skillfully and diligently on a Sunday morning to give us the blank slate we wanted for a garden bed that was unsightly and downright unpleasant. The regrading of the terrain should also help direct rainwater away from the house. Very pleased with the process and the outcome!"
Down spout  drainage piping
Down spout drainage pipe
Down Spout drainage piping
Down Spout drainage piping
Down Spout drainage piping

+299

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
75
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Glenside, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did excellent work , they were reliable knowledgeable professionals and were very punctual and were easy to contact throughout the entire process from quote to finish . I would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing home repairs"
decks
decks
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decks

+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mini Backhoe Services, LLC
4.6(
37
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Glenside, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Didn’t actually hire him due to the fact he doesn’t do fences, but my interaction with him was very pleasant. Would definitely consider him for future backhoe work! Was very prompt in getting in touch with me too."
Retention basin
EP Henry wall and steps
Finished picture from lower in the yard
Finished picture on the high side of the yard
During Excavation

+25

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Pana Landscaping LLC
4.6(
45
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Glenside, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dan at Pana Landscaping was a pleasure to work with. He listened to what we wanted. Ten dying bushes were removed and were replaced with beautiful new ones . The bordering Belgian blocks finished the work perfectly. We highly recommend Pana Landscaping."
Completed walkway
Aerial walkway view
Completed walkway
New Walkway Isntallation
Before photo

+10

89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by43%of homeowners
Avatar for Artisan Concrete
Artisan Concrete
4.7(
103
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Glenside, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are extremely happy with Artisan Concrete Specialist. Atila and his crew were prompt, professional and pleasant. The finished product speaks volumes about their work…outstanding. We will be calling Atila for a future project. We would not consider anyone else."
Concrete Driveways
Pool Sales Construction & Installation Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Landscaping Project

+85

Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Davis Home Remodel and Flips
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Glenside, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired the Davis remodeling company in June to rid our property of a tremendous amount of yard debris. Larnell was quick to respond and came out promptly for an estimate. He did an amazing job, which was not easy on an extremely hot day! Estimate was reasonable and would definitely recommend! He is also a very nice and professional person!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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.

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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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