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Hard Work Property Service
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Midway, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"I would highly recommend using Hard Work Property Service for your project. Dennis has done several projects for me including; -Installing ceiling fans and light fixtures -Demolishing a bar and replacing carpet in my basement to prepare for a home office -Grading, smoothing and reseeding of my back yard I would rate each project with 5 stars and am very happy with his customer service, communication, response time and completion time. He is also great at discussing the project and making recommendations or suggestions to help enhance the project as well as working within my budget. I will continue to contact Dennis for additional projects in the future."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PVT Ryans Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Midway, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ryan edged and mulched our yard for us and also installed a large trellis/lattice panel as well. He was very professional, responsive, meticulous and hard working! I would highly recommend him & his work!"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Red Dog Ranch Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Midway, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We provide professional excavation and site development services built on precision, reliability, and hard work. From land clearing and grading to drainage, foundations, retaining walls, and concrete. Delivering dependable results with the job being done efficiently and professionally.

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ZZ Landworx
3.6(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Midway, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I took all the trees and shrubs around the front and sides of my house out as they did nothing for the new siding I just put in. Zach came over and we talked about how we could make the landscape look. He told me they could get to me in November. Sure enough he called and his crew along with him showed up and proceeded to transform a dull lifeless landscape into a work of art."
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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