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Avatar for Fazio Excavating LLC
Fazio Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Heidelberg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Fazio excavating is remarkable. Incredibly responsive and conscientious about doing things right. This team goes above and beyond. Easy to see they take pride in their work. Very courteous and efficient. Highly recommend!"
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+19

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Hard Work Property Service
Hard Work Property Service
5.0(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Heidelberg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"I would highly recommend using Hard Work Property Service for your project. Dennis has done several projects for me including; -Installing ceiling fans and light fixtures -Demolishing a bar and replacing carpet in my basement to prepare for a home office -Grading, smoothing and reseeding of my back yard I would rate each project with 5 stars and am very happy with his customer service, communication, response time and completion time. He is also great at discussing the project and making recommendations or suggestions to help enhance the project as well as working within my budget. I will continue to contact Dennis for additional projects in the future."
 Land clearing and clean
 Land clearing and clean
 Land clearing and clean
 Land clearing and clean
 Land clearing and clean

+51

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Zingrone Landscaping
4.4(
167
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Heidelberg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Zingrone Landscaping to remove very old, large bushes from our front yard and plant new shrubs and trees. From start to finish, they far exceeded our expectations, and we cannot recommend them highly enough! Joe and the crew were professional, patient, kind, and incredibly accommodating. They moved plants around multiple times until we found the perfect layout and never once made us feel like our questions or requests were an inconvenience. They genuinely cared about doing the job right and making sure we were happy with the result. Throughout the entire process, Joe was always responsive to our messages. When we reached out after the project was complete with concerns about watering, Joe stopped by the house to answer our questions and make sure we felt confident caring for our new plants. We've worked with a lot of contractors over the past two years, and there are very few we'd call back for future work. Zingrone Landscaping is absolutely one of them!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for VP Excavating Services LLC
VP Excavating Services LLC
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Heidelberg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"VP Excavating did an outstanding job on our property! From start to finish, their preparation and clearing work was done with precision, efficiency, and professionalism. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right, and it truly shows. Highly recommend them for anyone needing quality excavation work!"
Site prep
Culvert pipe install
Culvert pipe install
 New Parking pad
 New Parking pad

+1

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mullen Excavating, Inc.
3.6(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Heidelberg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Kevin (the owner) and his team were extremely helpful in helping me get my land cleared. I had no idea what I was doing, and he made insightful suggestions that allowed me to make an informed decision with the specifics. Kevin made sure to ask me questions that helped me let him know exactly what I was looking for and needed. I will definitely use them in the future for future projects as well as recommend to my friends."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for ESC Excavating LLC
ESC Excavating LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Heidelberg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Established is 2018, Owner Evan S Crichfield brings over 15 years of experience and knowledge to the construction/ excavation field. When choosing ESC Excavating you get to experience exceptional work quality and service that won?t disappoint. We at ESC cover a wide range of work which makes us your ?one stop shop?. Work included but not limited to, drainage, underground utilities, grading, demolition, forestry mulching, heaving mowing/ brush hogging/ field planting and land clearing. Based out of Washington Pa, we service a wide range of demographic. ESC Excavating is also willing to travel outside our service areas for the right job. Feel free to contact us at 724-413-5226 call/ text or email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

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ongoing demo
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+19

Response time8 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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