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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
2 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."
4 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

15 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

"I highly recommend Scaped Outdoors! Our project involved excavation of a sloped backyard and installation of a patio with a fire pit as well as a couple of sets of steps and a sidewalk. Kevin and his crew also repaired a paver sidewalk that had not been installed properly by a previous contractor. Kevin was highly professional and communicated well throughout the entire process. His work was meticulous and the end product is absolutely beautiful! We are very happy with our experience with this contractor!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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. 

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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