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"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025

Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC. We can take care of all your needs from removal, replacement, and installation of fuel tanks. With many years in the industry, you can expect professionalism and experience. Call today for a consultation.

"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025


Steve's Oilburner Service

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Steve's Oilburner Service

4.86(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Steve's Oilburner Service is the true professional you were looking for. With attention to detail and you being top priority I am confident that I can offer you customer satisfaction. All types of heating & cooling, Water treatment, Plumbing. IF YOU NEED HELP SEND OUT THE S.O.S

"Steve came in and evaluated the situation with my boiler and fixed it I am very satisfied with the job he did especialy with the weather taking a turn for the colder my boiler is working perfectly and I also have hot water which I didn't have."

Bernadene _ on November 2025

Steve's Oilburner Service is the true professional you were looking for. With attention to detail and you being top priority I am confident that I can offer you customer satisfaction. All types of heating & cooling, Water treatment, Plumbing. IF YOU NEED HELP SEND OUT THE S.O.S

"Steve came in and evaluated the situation with my boiler and fixed it I am very satisfied with the job he did especialy with the weather taking a turn for the colder my boiler is working perfectly and I also have hot water which I didn't have."

Bernadene _ on November 2025


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Murf and Machine

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Murf and Machine

5.00(
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Free onsite estimate

Scot and Mary Murphy. Murf and Machine is a Division of SKM II, LLC. Minor Excavation Services. Man and machine for hire. Man and John Deere 2032R tractor for hire. Front-end loader, back-hoe and 60" mower deck. Spread soil and stone, trenching, hole digging, pull stumps, large lot and acreage grass cutting. Anything else a tractor can do. Fully insured. Registered Home Improvement Contractor with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General-PA202899. Murf and Machine offers expert minor excavation and demolition services. As a division of SKM II, LLC, they bring reliability and professionalism to every job. Need a skilled operator and powerful equipment? Murf and his John Deere 2032R tractor are available for hire, equipped with a front-end loader, back-hoe, and 60" mower deck. From spreading soil and stone to trenching, hole digging, and large lot mowing, Murf and Machine tackles a wide range of tasks with precision and care. Trust them to get the job done right!

"We had a tree cut down a few years ago and never had the stump removed. It was out of the ground about 2 feet. We hired Murf and Machine to have it removed with a backhoe. It was a stubborn stump, it took him around 3-4 hours to get it out of the ground and then moved out of the way to another part of our property. This was fun to watch. We recommend Murf and Machine."

Matt H on June 2025

Scot and Mary Murphy. Murf and Machine is a Division of SKM II, LLC. Minor Excavation Services. Man and machine for hire. Man and John Deere 2032R tractor for hire. Front-end loader, back-hoe and 60" mower deck. Spread soil and stone, trenching, hole digging, pull stumps, large lot and acreage grass cutting. Anything else a tractor can do. Fully insured. Registered Home Improvement Contractor with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General-PA202899. Murf and Machine offers expert minor excavation and demolition services. As a division of SKM II, LLC, they bring reliability and professionalism to every job. Need a skilled operator and powerful equipment? Murf and his John Deere 2032R tractor are available for hire, equipped with a front-end loader, back-hoe, and 60" mower deck. From spreading soil and stone to trenching, hole digging, and large lot mowing, Murf and Machine tackles a wide range of tasks with precision and care. Trust them to get the job done right!

"We had a tree cut down a few years ago and never had the stump removed. It was out of the ground about 2 feet. We hired Murf and Machine to have it removed with a backhoe. It was a stubborn stump, it took him around 3-4 hours to get it out of the ground and then moved out of the way to another part of our property. This was fun to watch. We recommend Murf and Machine."

Matt H on June 2025


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Stable Works LLC

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Stable Works LLC

4.78(
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Why Choose Stable Works? Quality Craftmanship, Transparent Pricing and 3D Designs. The Stable Works Difference. ​​​ Our Seasoned Experts At Stable Works Are Prepared To Step In With Over Thirty-Five Years Of Quality Craftsmanship. Interior | Exterior | Commercial | Design ​Licensed & Insured HIC # 13VH12478700 Project Tracking Software 3D Designs on Projects 0% APR Financing Free In-Person Estimates High Quality Craftsmanship. We're known for delivering exceptional results. Our expertise put us in a position to complete High-End Home Improvement Projects and Commercial Construction Projects in NJ & PA. We've made construction projects simple by capitalizing on Project Tracking Software, 3D Design Software, Quality Craftsmanship and listening to your needs.

"I have had serveral remolding project. Being a single female I never felt comfortable and sometimes they took shortcuts. The Stableworks crew was extremely professional and explained each part of the process. I recommend this company highly."

Sandra W on February 2025

Why Choose Stable Works? Quality Craftmanship, Transparent Pricing and 3D Designs. The Stable Works Difference. ​​​ Our Seasoned Experts At Stable Works Are Prepared To Step In With Over Thirty-Five Years Of Quality Craftsmanship. Interior | Exterior | Commercial | Design ​Licensed & Insured HIC # 13VH12478700 Project Tracking Software 3D Designs on Projects 0% APR Financing Free In-Person Estimates High Quality Craftsmanship. We're known for delivering exceptional results. Our expertise put us in a position to complete High-End Home Improvement Projects and Commercial Construction Projects in NJ & PA. We've made construction projects simple by capitalizing on Project Tracking Software, 3D Design Software, Quality Craftsmanship and listening to your needs.

"I have had serveral remolding project. Being a single female I never felt comfortable and sometimes they took shortcuts. The Stableworks crew was extremely professional and explained each part of the process. I recommend this company highly."

Sandra W on February 2025


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Dream Maker Pools

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Dream Maker Pools

5.00(
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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

CNZ Development DBA of Dream Maker Pools is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

CNZ Development DBA of Dream Maker Pools is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


Earthtones Outdoors LLC

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Earthtones Outdoors LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Hello and thank you for taking a look into our company. We are family owned and operated. We love to create beautiful outdoor spaces for our customers. We specialize in vinyl liner pools, paver patios and walkways and excavating. Contact us today for your next project. Credit card payments incur a 3% fee Thank you

"Prompt with quote for work and quick availability for job. Professional, courteous, and cleaned up when they were done. Would definitely hire again!"

Kym W on September 2024

Hello and thank you for taking a look into our company. We are family owned and operated. We love to create beautiful outdoor spaces for our customers. We specialize in vinyl liner pools, paver patios and walkways and excavating. Contact us today for your next project. Credit card payments incur a 3% fee Thank you

"Prompt with quote for work and quick availability for job. Professional, courteous, and cleaned up when they were done. Would definitely hire again!"

Kym W on September 2024


"I reached out to Matt on Thursday. He called me on Friday, came and gave us an estimate on Saturday. Work was completed on Monday! Our driveway was a mess and he was able to level it and re-rock it. It looks fantastic!! I highly recommend MTG construction."

Debra M on July 2023

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"I reached out to Matt on Thursday. He called me on Friday, came and gave us an estimate on Saturday. Work was completed on Monday! Our driveway was a mess and he was able to level it and re-rock it. It looks fantastic!! I highly recommend MTG construction."

Debra M on July 2023


JD GroundWorx, Inc.

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JD GroundWorx, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

JD GroundWorx is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"The contractor was very professional. He had the correct equipment to do the job. His crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. He worked through to completion and met my deadline quite efficiently. They did a good job. I will hire the crew again when I need excavation services."

Mike R on October 2023

JD GroundWorx is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"The contractor was very professional. He had the correct equipment to do the job. His crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. He worked through to completion and met my deadline quite efficiently. They did a good job. I will hire the crew again when I need excavation services."

Mike R on October 2023


Boyle Electro Mechanical

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Boyle Electro Mechanical

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14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Boyle Electro Mechanical is your premier exterior maintenance and mechanical professional, servicing residents across Schuylkill county and surrounding areas since 2011! At Boyle Electro Mechanical, we always make good on our promise to deliver professionalism, punctuality, and customer satisfaction to all of our clients. We specialize in a wide array of services including: landscaping, lawn maintenance, hardscaping, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing! When it comes to your work, no job is too big for our experts to handle! With years of experience under our belts across all fields of work, there is no safer bet than Boyle Electro Mechanical to make sure your job is done right the first time. For a professional you can trust, give us a call today!

"Good at what do"

Ronald R on April 2020

Boyle Electro Mechanical is your premier exterior maintenance and mechanical professional, servicing residents across Schuylkill county and surrounding areas since 2011! At Boyle Electro Mechanical, we always make good on our promise to deliver professionalism, punctuality, and customer satisfaction to all of our clients. We specialize in a wide array of services including: landscaping, lawn maintenance, hardscaping, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing! When it comes to your work, no job is too big for our experts to handle! With years of experience under our belts across all fields of work, there is no safer bet than Boyle Electro Mechanical to make sure your job is done right the first time. For a professional you can trust, give us a call today!

"Good at what do"

Ronald R on April 2020


Boyle Electro Mechanical

5.00(
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Boyle Electro Mechanical

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Boyle Electro Mechanical is your trusted partner for all your excavating needs in Allentown. With our expertise and commitment to quality, we stand out from the competition. Contact us today to get your home projects started.

"They were good, I was very pleased. They were easy to communicate and everything was good."

Katie O on November 2020

Boyle Electro Mechanical is your trusted partner for all your excavating needs in Allentown. With our expertise and commitment to quality, we stand out from the competition. Contact us today to get your home projects started.

"They were good, I was very pleased. They were easy to communicate and everything was good."

Katie O on November 2020

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FAQs for excavation projects in Jim Thorpe, PA

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

The Jim Thorpe, PA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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