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Avatar for DT Contracting, LLC
DT Contracting, LLC
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Irwin, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired DT Contracting to do a fall leaf cleanup. They did a great job and were very professional. Their administrative staff was helpful and very responsive. I would recommend DTC and will use them again as the need arises."
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up

+28

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Cleaner Than Clean
Cleaner Than Clean
4.9(
57
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Irwin, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tom did a fantastic job with pressure washing our large vinyl fence (285 linear feet) on both sides and the mildew on the north side of our house. He was a super nice guy, got here on time and did a thorough cleaning for a reasonable price. Our fence and house looks great! We would highly recommend!"
Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for PVT Ryans Landscaping, LLC
PVT Ryans Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Irwin, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had PVT Ryans Landscaping at our home in Zelienopleâ ¦yes he will travel to help you with your landscaping project. He and his crew certainly fulfilled his mission of pride, professionalism and reasonable (great) prices. We had a number of different projects from planting, mulching, tree removal and edging. We were so pleased, particularly with his pricing, we asked for a quote on a much bigger projectâ ¦edging stones throughout our property. Whether a big or small project, PVT Ryan will report for duty and exceed your landscape expectations."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McMillan Excavation LLC
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Irwin, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Colton came and looked over the project prior to bidding. I received his bid and he said he could complete the project in a two-week time frame. His bid was competitive and I proceeded with the project. Both Colton and his crew were very professional and friendly. They arrived early and completed the project in a few hours. I would strongly recommend McMillian Excavation for this kind of project if you are in need of their services."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VP Excavating Services LLC
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Irwin, 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

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Scaped Outdoors, LLC
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Irwin, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were extremely professional came when they were supposed to, got the job done when they were supposed to, very down to earth so sweet I highly recommend!!! My patio looks amazing! They go above and beyond know exaggeration."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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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.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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. 

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