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Jason Excavating, LLC
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Serving Jacobus, 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 time2 hrs
Response rate87%
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C&H Excavating, LLC
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Serving Jacobus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"C and H Lawn Care came to my home the same day I posted an inquiry with Home Advisor. Mr. Mills is very professional and quoted all the work I requested. I asked for a written quote and a copy of his insurance policy and upon his arrival to perform the work he showed me the contract and gave me a copy of his insurance policy. I told Mr. Mills that when the weather warms up I want him to come back to spread mulch and do some other work. Since our first experience with C and H Excavation, we have had Mr. Mills back to spread mulch in all of our beds around our home. He has also performed spring and fall cleanup for us at a very favorable rate. He is very conscientious and wants his clients to be 100% satisfied."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shepherds View
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Serving Jacobus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There lawn maintenance is outstanding. As a former landscape supervisor, I was more than pleased with the quality of their work on my large yard. Good trim, excellent cut. They also perform other landscape and home maintenance work which is excellent."
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Response time7 hrs
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Hutchinson Excavating, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Jacobus, PA and surrounding areas

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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
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Parmer Construction
New to Angi

Serving Jacobus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We have been servicing central pa home and business owners since 1995. From concrete work, sewer and water lines, excavation and grading we cover it all. No job is to big or small.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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