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Hribal’s Land Maintenance LLC
5.0(
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was kinda refreshing simply finding someone who was quick to respond to my request for work to be done, say what they could do,when they could do it and what it would cost. Then to top it off they actually did all those things as promised !! Very rare these days!!"
Old foundation removal
Old foundation removal
Old foundation removal
Yard grading
New home construction

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McMillan Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There was some confusion with scheduling, but I am completely satisfied with the work after that bump in the road. The tree was removed, and my backyard was cleaned up without any damage to my fence. Price was very reasonable for the work performed."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VP Excavating Services LLC
4.4(
7
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"VP Excavating did an outstanding job on our property! From start to finish, their preparation and clearing work was done with precision, efficiency, and professionalism. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right, and it truly shows. Highly recommend them for anyone needing quality excavation work!"
Site prep
Culvert pipe install
Culvert pipe install
 New Parking pad
 New Parking pad

+1

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Warrior Concrete, Walls, and Landscaping
4.6(
5
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Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Marty and his team were awesome to work with and very professional. On time and the value they delivered was best in class! Neighbors and strangers that pass by have stopped and asked who did our driveway all the time which is a testimonial of their work quality in its self! The swirl design they put created makes our driveway stand out vs. the boring straight brush look you see from most contractors! I highly recommend Marty and Warrior Concrete!!!!!!!"
Outdoor Patio
Outdoor Patio
Belvedere Block Seating Wall & Stamped Patio
Stamped Concrete
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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