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Jason Excavating, LLC
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Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Last week, I hired Jason Excavating again for a driveway job to install the catch basin in front of my house. He did an excellent job. He's extremely responsible, very knowledgeable about his work, and an excellent person. I will always recommend him. He goes the extra mile in his work. I'm always grateful."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
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TWC Excavation & Outdoor Services
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Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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"Troy was quick to respond to our service request for a 12x22 shed pad. We found him to be extremely accommodating to our checklist, professional, and budget friendly. We were able to schedule in the project fast and the work was finished in a timely manner. Working with him was easy. He communicated with us throughout the process and left our yard clean. We highly recommend TWC Excavation & Outdoor Services and will contact him first for any future projects. Thank you, Troy! The shed pad makes our new shed look polished."
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Response time1 day
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TWC Excavation and Outdoor Services
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Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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"Troy did an incredible job removing dead bamboo. Price was more than fair. He is a true professional. I would recommend for any job big or small. Great Job Sir. THANK YOU !!"
Response time7 hrs
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Nye Guy Landscapes
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Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Customers say: Quick response

"We were extremely satisfied with the work done by Myerstown landscaping. They pruned our shrubbery and it looks spectacular now. Also the guys did a super job of cleanup after they finished. Definitely hire Myerstown and get good work for reasonable price!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Malco Landscape, Inc.
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Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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"Even though my job wasn’t something they normally do, they were willing to do so since I was having a really hard time finding someone to do my small job. They were great and I recommend them highly."
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Lawn DnD, LLC
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Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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Lawn DnD, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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