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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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Stable Works LLC

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Stable Works LLC

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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


Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc.

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Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc.

4.88(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc., with over 20 years of experience in the excavation business, don't trust that job to just anyone! Make sure you get the job done right the first time and call me today for your free estimate!

"Very good, arrive on day promised, did great job as well as cleanup"

Frank P on July 2021

Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc., with over 20 years of experience in the excavation business, don't trust that job to just anyone! Make sure you get the job done right the first time and call me today for your free estimate!

"Very good, arrive on day promised, did great job as well as cleanup"

Frank P on July 2021


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Improved Earth, LLC

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Improved Earth, LLC

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Improved Earth LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service 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!

"Rick and his co-worker filled and graded around a 24x40 pole building. They did excellent work. They are friendly and above all want their customer to be satisfied. I was very pleased with the finished product and would highly recommend them."

David W on June 2022

Improved Earth LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service 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!

"Rick and his co-worker filled and graded around a 24x40 pole building. They did excellent work. They are friendly and above all want their customer to be satisfied. I was very pleased with the finished product and would highly recommend them."

David W on June 2022


Cozzubbo Home Contracting LLC

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Cozzubbo Home Contracting LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Cozzubbo Home Contracting LLC, 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 exceptional 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.

"Very accommodating and flexible, made sure what I visioned for my outdoor living space was carried out."

Melissa P on November 2022

Cozzubbo Home Contracting LLC, 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 exceptional 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.

"Very accommodating and flexible, made sure what I visioned for my outdoor living space was carried out."

Melissa P on November 2022


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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.


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The Woodline Co., Inc.

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The Woodline Co., Inc.

4.41(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Nothing improves the value of your home more than professional updates. At The Woodline Co., Inc., we provide a wide range of services. With over 35 years of experience, we bring the quality and experience you can trust. I will work closely with you to ensure all of your goals are met. Call us today!

"Highly recommend Terry for any outdoor projects. Hope to be using him again this fall if not sooner. Very happy with his expertise."

Connie G on July 2020

Nothing improves the value of your home more than professional updates. At The Woodline Co., Inc., we provide a wide range of services. With over 35 years of experience, we bring the quality and experience you can trust. I will work closely with you to ensure all of your goals are met. Call us today!

"Highly recommend Terry for any outdoor projects. Hope to be using him again this fall if not sooner. Very happy with his expertise."

Connie G on July 2020


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JLS Landscaping and Lawncare

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JLS Landscaping and Lawncare

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Jason 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.

"Jason, his brother, and team did a great job of removing English ivy and shrubbery that had grown out of control in my yards Using equipment, they made swift work of the removal, added screened top soil, and reseeded with a good quality seed that began growing within a week (with rain and watering). I highly recommend this company for landscaping work. "

Rhonda R on October 2025

Jason 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.

"Jason, his brother, and team did a great job of removing English ivy and shrubbery that had grown out of control in my yards Using equipment, they made swift work of the removal, added screened top soil, and reseeded with a good quality seed that began growing within a week (with rain and watering). I highly recommend this company for landscaping work. "

Rhonda R on October 2025


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


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7 Excavating and Paving

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7 Excavating and Paving

4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

7 Excavating and Paving is your premier business for all your excavating and paving needs. We have interest in both commercial and residential jobs. Professional grade equipment allows us to handle any task properly. Our company uses nothing but quality materials. Competitive rates and excellent service is our standard. Please give us a call to set up a free estimate on any asphalt, excavating or concrete related work.

"Jason came out to my house and gave me a quote on the spot and we booked the date. I did everything I had to to prepare and get ready for the work then the day of the job he told me another job was booked ahead of mine- I booked this 6 weeks in advance?and the crew would be here at noon. He came over at 1:45 to see how things were going, there was no one here. He kept acting like he was calling people but they were in a dead zone with no service- long story short- nothing happened, glad I never gave him any money. But a colossal waste of my time and the job I wanted still isn?t done."

Jennifer D on October 2025

7 Excavating and Paving is your premier business for all your excavating and paving needs. We have interest in both commercial and residential jobs. Professional grade equipment allows us to handle any task properly. Our company uses nothing but quality materials. Competitive rates and excellent service is our standard. Please give us a call to set up a free estimate on any asphalt, excavating or concrete related work.

"Jason came out to my house and gave me a quote on the spot and we booked the date. I did everything I had to to prepare and get ready for the work then the day of the job he told me another job was booked ahead of mine- I booked this 6 weeks in advance?and the crew would be here at noon. He came over at 1:45 to see how things were going, there was no one here. He kept acting like he was calling people but they were in a dead zone with no service- long story short- nothing happened, glad I never gave him any money. But a colossal waste of my time and the job I wanted still isn?t done."

Jennifer D on October 2025

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FAQs for excavation projects in Lehigh Valley, 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 Lehigh Valley, PA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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