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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


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Freeman The Tree Man

4.84(
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Freeman The Tree Man

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2010 years of experience

Freeman the Treeman is your local tree guy that is here to help your neighborhood home or business look beautiful one building at a time. We care for your yard from summer to winter with full yard service in the summer to snow removal in the winter. Give us a call today for your free quote. We look forward to serving you.

"made an appointment and was there when he said he would. Professional service and will use again in the future"

Tom M on May 2021

Freeman the Treeman is your local tree guy that is here to help your neighborhood home or business look beautiful one building at a time. We care for your yard from summer to winter with full yard service in the summer to snow removal in the winter. Give us a call today for your free quote. We look forward to serving you.

"made an appointment and was there when he said he would. Professional service and will use again in the future"

Tom M on May 2021


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Groundworks

4.39(
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Groundworks

4.39(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1975 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Groundworks, formerly Baker's Waterproofing, has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs since 2009. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across central Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or concrete. PA158514 (PA)

"The job went extremely well. Aaron Lenker and Corbin Gillichbauer performed the service and were professional and polite. I’m completely satisfied. Well done."

Paul S on July 2025

Groundworks, formerly Baker's Waterproofing, has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs since 2009. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across central Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or concrete. PA158514 (PA)

"The job went extremely well. Aaron Lenker and Corbin Gillichbauer performed the service and were professional and polite. I’m completely satisfied. Well done."

Paul S on July 2025


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JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC

5.00(
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JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC

5.00(
4
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2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Jonathan provides excellent communication prior to & during the project. He coordinates with other professionals as needed to complete his projects such as landscaping, as was needed in our case. A shout out to Tony Angeli & his crew for their landscaping layout & skills. In our case, Jonathan not only had to tear out a significant amount of old shrubbery & dispose of it, but did minor regrading, provided a French drain with tie-ins to our downspouts, & provided a finished landscape project with a very impressive finished project. Another shout out to his dad, John, who worked side by side with Jonathan on our project. This crew is very impressive, hard-working, and determined to satisfy every need of their customer. I cannot recommend them more highly. Thank you to all involved in our project!"

MARK E on July 2025

At JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Jonathan provides excellent communication prior to & during the project. He coordinates with other professionals as needed to complete his projects such as landscaping, as was needed in our case. A shout out to Tony Angeli & his crew for their landscaping layout & skills. In our case, Jonathan not only had to tear out a significant amount of old shrubbery & dispose of it, but did minor regrading, provided a French drain with tie-ins to our downspouts, & provided a finished landscape project with a very impressive finished project. Another shout out to his dad, John, who worked side by side with Jonathan on our project. This crew is very impressive, hard-working, and determined to satisfy every need of their customer. I cannot recommend them more highly. Thank you to all involved in our project!"

MARK E on July 2025


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Salazar Construction & Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Salazar Construction & Excavation LLC

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2024 years of experience

You can also call us today at: (570) 983-5553 English and Spanish 10+ years of experience! Salazar Construction & Excavation has built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. We service both residential and commercial properties. We give you the peace of mind you need to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Great they did my water and seeer lines"

Tom R on April 2025

You can also call us today at: (570) 983-5553 English and Spanish 10+ years of experience! Salazar Construction & Excavation has built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. We service both residential and commercial properties. We give you the peace of mind you need to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Great they did my water and seeer lines"

Tom R on April 2025


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Wallingford Builders, LLC

5.00(
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Wallingford Builders, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2007 years of experience

Wallingford Builders, LLC is your professional choice for your next home improvement or building project. Call us today, for a free estimate or with any questions you may have. We can't wait for you to begin to enjoy the beauty and comfort of your new home. Thank you for your interest.

"he is the best always thinks of the buyer"

Robert N on February 2021

Wallingford Builders, LLC is your professional choice for your next home improvement or building project. Call us today, for a free estimate or with any questions you may have. We can't wait for you to begin to enjoy the beauty and comfort of your new home. Thank you for your interest.

"he is the best always thinks of the buyer"

Robert N on February 2021


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Dave Doyle Construction

4.54(
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Dave Doyle Construction

4.54(
23
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Customers say: Quality work
2001 years of experience

Dave Doyle Construction, LLC was established in 2001 and has over 20 years of experience. We handle residential and commercial projects ranging from custom home builds to excavation and masonry projects. Our focus and dedication is to provide excellence, not only in the quality, but in the satisfaction of our work. Financing options are available that fit your budget. Call us today and let us know how we can make your project a reality.

"Great crew that understands the business and needs of the customer. We had a large project at our house and the team was excellent with working around the family and completing the work. John was fantastic. Professional and quality work."

Shawn S on April 2025

Dave Doyle Construction, LLC was established in 2001 and has over 20 years of experience. We handle residential and commercial projects ranging from custom home builds to excavation and masonry projects. Our focus and dedication is to provide excellence, not only in the quality, but in the satisfaction of our work. Financing options are available that fit your budget. Call us today and let us know how we can make your project a reality.

"Great crew that understands the business and needs of the customer. We had a large project at our house and the team was excellent with working around the family and completing the work. John was fantastic. Professional and quality work."

Shawn S on April 2025


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Barhite Construction

5.00(
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Barhite Construction

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2005 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Barhite construction were great to work with. Communication was great and showed up when promised (yea). Project was done expertly.We plan on using them again in the spring"

Christopher D on August 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Barhite construction were great to work with. Communication was great and showed up when promised (yea). Project was done expertly.We plan on using them again in the spring"

Christopher D on August 2023


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Karp Excavating Ltd.

5.00(
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Karp Excavating Ltd.

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
2016 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Karp Excavating did a super job clearing some land for us. Installed a driveway and leveled a pad site for a pole barn. They were timely and professional. We were very happy with the work. The barn started and I needed stone. I called and with in 1 hour I had two triaxle loads of stone. Zoe the dog was also there. She is the project manager. Haha"

Jeffrey B on March 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Karp Excavating did a super job clearing some land for us. Installed a driveway and leveled a pad site for a pole barn. They were timely and professional. We were very happy with the work. The barn started and I needed stone. I called and with in 1 hour I had two triaxle loads of stone. Zoe the dog was also there. She is the project manager. Haha"

Jeffrey B on March 2025


JMH Hands for Hire, LLC

5.00(
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JMH Hands for Hire, LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
2014 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JMH Hands for Hire, LLC is a full-service residential renovation company specializing in major home transformations that elevate lifestyle and property value. We bring new life to outdated spaces through expert craftsmanship, innovative design, and high-quality materials. Whether it's a whole-home remodel, kitchen and bath renovation, basement finishing, or custom additions, our team works closely with homeowners to turn their vision into reality.

"On a Sunday we had a substantial leak from the bathroom upstairs into the dining room downstairs at our house. We called a company who referred us to JMH HANDS FOR HIRE. They arrived in a couple hours to repair the broken pipe. Since then they are working on other projects. They very hardworking, professional, always respond in a timely manner and reasonable with pricing. We have been fortunate to have found them. Trust is everything."

inder s on July 2025

JMH Hands for Hire, LLC is a full-service residential renovation company specializing in major home transformations that elevate lifestyle and property value. We bring new life to outdated spaces through expert craftsmanship, innovative design, and high-quality materials. Whether it's a whole-home remodel, kitchen and bath renovation, basement finishing, or custom additions, our team works closely with homeowners to turn their vision into reality.

"On a Sunday we had a substantial leak from the bathroom upstairs into the dining room downstairs at our house. We called a company who referred us to JMH HANDS FOR HIRE. They arrived in a couple hours to repair the broken pipe. Since then they are working on other projects. They very hardworking, professional, always respond in a timely manner and reasonable with pricing. We have been fortunate to have found them. Trust is everything."

inder s on July 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

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