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Avatar for Cleaner Than Clean
Cleaner Than Clean
4.9(
57
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tom is very personable and helpful. He went above and beyond. Really took care of my deck, deck furniture and window."
Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Hribal’s Land Maintenance LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

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

+29

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McMillan Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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."
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VP Excavating Services LLC
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

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

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Summit Outdoor Services LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"From beginning to end the guys at summit outdoor services killed this wall for me. Fast and efficient! I couldn’t of asked for a better final product!"
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Keystone Contracting & Building LLC
4.5(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great price! awesome work! and got the job started and done in a very quick timely matter Fully recommend"
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My Projects
My Projects

+5

Response time2 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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