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Avatar for Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design
Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design
4.9(
326
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Havertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a large stump & roots beneath grade.  Animals couldn't stop digging into it, and the sinkholes were a mess.  Pierce gave me an initial quote, but I wanted him to excavate well beyond the stump to make sure (if needed).  The full job, with my extra request, was to run about $1,400.  It was supposed to include grading of the surface with premium topsoil.
They came and did the job, but they only did the stump diameter (about 6 ft).  Pierce said they didn't feel we needed to go further.  Also said they didn't need any topsoil.  Said the area might settle a little as we go forward, and may need to add some soil in the future.  I thought that was a little odd, since that should have been anticipated with the original estimate.  So, I held off on this review to see how it would go.
It's been a few months, and things are going great.  Caught a vole digging out there the day after the job, but they must have realized the difference.  Haven't had an animal hole or sinking spot since.  I still think there might have been a mix up with the crew and the topsoil, but nonetheless, Pierce quickly took that amount off of the job.  He gives a great cash discount and, at the time at least, an Angie's list discount.  The whole thing cost only $500.
All in all, Pierce was very professional and responsive.  He is very quick to get back to you, and very prompt with the service.  He could have very easily done an inflated job at my request, rather he was very quick to give money back to me and say, "you didn't need that".  Had I known I could have corrected the major issue in my back yard for that price, I would have called Pierce a long time ago.  I would definitly use him again."
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Outoor Living
Flagstone
Walkway Steps

+46

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Adam's Property Maintenance, LLC
Adam's Property Maintenance, LLC
4.8(
126
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Havertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Prepare for the 2024 spring season now! Give us a call at 610-331-6226 for a free estimate and on-site review at your property. We have an experienced team and a well established reputation in the Delaware County Area. \n \nVoted best of DELCO for Property Maintenance Services 2023 & 2024.

Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Flower Bed

+32

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Greenstone Gardens
Greenstone Gardens
4.6(
150
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Havertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First-rate experience from estimate to completion.  Mark, Mark Jr. and their hardscaping guys were everything you'd expect from a professional hardscaping company and more.  They were the only ones to explain exactly what they were going to co in detail.  None of this "just throw the pavers down and run."  They properly excavated everything and took their time to ensure that the job was done correctly.  Despite that, the work was done faster that I expected given that the worked a full Saturday.  I let Mark choose the stone to match my stone house and could not be happier with his selection.  They even did things that I never expected.  His hardscaping guys are true craftsmen and very hard workers.  
This is a company with whom I expect to do considerably more business, and how many times do you say that when dealing with most contractors?  Their landscape design guy is next, and I'm hoping for big things from him as well.
If you're looking for a company to do what they promise at a reasonable cost and in a professional manner, you cannot go wrong with Greenstone Gardens.
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+44

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for J&N concrete & excavation LLC
J&N concrete & excavation LLC
4.9(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Havertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an excellent experience from start to finish. The team was highly professional, communicated clearly, and completed the work in a timely manner. Their pricing was very fair for the quality of service provided, and they went above and beyond with a thorough clean-up after the job was done. It was truly a pleasure working with J & N Concrete Excavation LLC and I would highly recommend their services to anyone, we had such a great experience I’ve booked 2 more jobs with them."
New Back yard
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall

+1

42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JB Landscape Contractors, LLC
JB Landscape Contractors, LLC
4.2(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Havertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

**JB Landscape Contractors LLC** is a **family-owned and operated company** proudly serving Phoenixville, PA, with **over 15 years of hands-on experience**. Known for versatility and craftsmanship, we handle it all—from **hardscaping, grading, and excavation** to full landscape transformations and **professional junk removal**. Our team brings precision, reliability, and attention to detail to every project, treating each property like it’s our own. Whether you’re reshaping land, building outdoor features, or clearing space for what’s next, JB Landscape Contractors delivers dependable results with honest communication and quality work you can trust. \n

Full garden redesign
Drainage solutions
Drainage solutions
Drainage solutions
Drainage solutions

+4

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Davis Home Remodel and Flips
Davis Home Remodel and Flips
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Havertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Garcia GT Landscaping & Hardscaping, LLC
Garcia GT Landscaping & Hardscaping, LLC
4.3(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Havertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! \n \n15 Years of Expertise! $50 Service Charge - No free estimates!

Full backyard clean up
Full backyard clean up
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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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.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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