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C&H Excavation Services, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Knox, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Honest estimate, hard workers, very friendly."
Response time4 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wilson Tree Removal
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Knox, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up on time and finished faster than we anticipated. They even came back at my request to help me make better cleanup. I highly recommend them. I'm very happy with the final result."
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Response time9 hrs
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JD Hauling
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Knox, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 20 years of experience, we are the experts you need for your home or business. We handle everything from land clearing to commercial paving. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Deeters Farm Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&M Services
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Knox, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I recently hired D&M Tree Service to remove a large oak tree that fell across my yard. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless and professional. Daniel provided a fair and honest estimate the same day I called, and his team arrived promptly on the scheduled day. Despite the snow and cold temperatures on February 15th, they were efficient and worked quickly, removing the tree and cleaning up all the debris. They even went the extra mile and disposed of patio furniture that was damaged by the tree. I was very impressed with their professionalism, attention to detail, and overall work ethic. I highly recommend D&M Tree Service for any tree removal needs in DuBois."
Response time2 days
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Sloan Construction Company
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Knox, PA and surrounding areas

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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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Rock-A-Fellas Co Inc
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Knox, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Credit card accepted

"The project went extremely smooth with no damage to the yard. Bob and his crew were punctual and the cleanup was thorough.I would
 highly recommend his companys sevices to anyone needing a shed or gazebo.


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Evergreen Landscaping & Lawn Care
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Knox, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evergreen Landscaping did a wonderful job removing a broken garage pad, leveling our yard and planting grass seed. Absolutely phenomenal work. I am very happy with the job."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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