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Avatar for Fazio Excavating LLC
Fazio Excavating LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Jefferson, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Fazio excavating is remarkable. Incredibly responsive and conscientious about doing things right. This team goes above and beyond. Easy to see they take pride in their work. Very courteous and efficient. Highly recommend!"
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+19

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Whipkey Excavating
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Jefferson, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did a awesome job putting in new pipe & level off the hillside. Definitely recommend"
Regrade/ land clear
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Mullen Excavating, Inc.
3.6(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Jefferson, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Mullen Excavating acted promptly to survey the project and called to give me a quote and tell me when they could begin demolition. No complaints."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Joshua R Carlisle Contracting
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Jefferson, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had leaks on my camper responded quick got job done quickly very professional and super nice guy would recommend to anybody seen quite a bit of his other work too"
Living area remodel
Living area remodel
Living area remodel
After
After barn beams installed

+11

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ESC Excavating LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Jefferson, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Established is 2018, Owner Evan S Crichfield brings over 15 years of experience and knowledge to the construction/ excavation field. When choosing ESC Excavating you get to experience exceptional work quality and service that won?t disappoint. We at ESC cover a wide range of work which makes us your ?one stop shop?. Work included but not limited to, drainage, underground utilities, grading, demolition, forestry mulching, heaving mowing/ brush hogging/ field planting and land clearing. Based out of Washington Pa, we service a wide range of demographic. ESC Excavating is also willing to travel outside our service areas for the right job. Feel free to contact us at 724-413-5226 call/ text or email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

old structure
old structure
ongoing demo
ongoing demo
demo and grading completed

+19

Response time8 hrs
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Trench Pros Inc
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Jefferson, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Walt and his company are great. Do great work and very pleasant to work with. Will hire for everything plumbing wise!"
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall

+3

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Sloan Construction Company
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Jefferson, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. Thank you for choosing Sloan Construction Inc

Response time10 mins
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Pro Excavating and Utilities LLC
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Jefferson, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys were prompt, courteous, knowledgeable and skilled. â True professionalsâ showed up when they said they would for an emergency gas line repair excavation. They did not cause any unnecessary yard damage and even seamlessly replaced the grass where they dug. Top notch service and I would highly recommend!!!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Harshey Excavating
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Jefferson, PA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Larry did an excellent job filling in my pool and grading the hillside to make it look seamless. He hydroseeded and now you can never tell a pool was there. He graded the yard and hillside beautifully for good drainage."
Excavating Project
Building pad
Excavating Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+19

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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