Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Hershey, PA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Hershey, PA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY HERSHEY, PA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon39
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Hershey

Avatar for Jason Excavating, LLC
Jason Excavating, LLC
5.0(
62
)

Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Front
Business card
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for TWC Excavation & Outdoor Services
TWC Excavation & Outdoor Services
5.0(
12
)

Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating
Start of the project
Excavating Project

+49

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for TWC Excavation and Outdoor Services
TWC Excavation and Outdoor Services
5.0(
15
)

Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Troy to level my backyard and add stone on top of it. He finish the project incredibly fast and Iâ m super pleased with the final outcome. Very communicative, sent a ton of photos of before and after. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for work to be done for their backyard."
Response time7 hrs
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for Nye Guy Landscapes
Nye Guy Landscapes
4.9(
61
)

Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Had them convert our pond area into a fire pit/seating area along with landscaping the area. Bryan and his team were great. Did an outstanding job from getting an estimate to project completion. Highly recommend them for your landscape needs."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for MALCO LANDSCAPE INC
MALCO LANDSCAPE INC
4.6(
9
)

Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a concrete patio installed, and I love it. Malco landscape is a very professional company from start to finish. I was kept up-to-date on everything as needed. The process was very seamless and Bob was wonderful to work with. I would recommend Malco landscape to anyone!!!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+27

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Malco Landscape, Inc.
Malco Landscape, Inc.
3.9(
34
)

Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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."
Before installation
After installation
Before installation
After installation
Before Picture

+39

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Hutchinson Excavating, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Hershey, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.\nIn 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.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time3 hrs
...
Showing 1-10 of 97
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.

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.

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

The Hershey, PA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"