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Thunder Ridge Property Services
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Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a difficult job: To cut down a huge, old, tall, cherry tree, with a trunk circumference of 10 ft. It was situated on a hill, near both the house and power lines. Mike did a superb job of taking it down as well as a second, smaller cherry tree. He even gave the trunk stump a flat surface at my request. He and Andre then removed all the huge pieces and cleaned up. They were both friendly, courteous, and very professional. An excellent job."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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All-Terra Construction, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

All-Terra Construction, Inc. is a central PA based excavation and construction company. Servicing Centre, Blair, Clinton and Huntington County, we provide residential and commercial excavation, grading and utility products and services. In addition to our core services, we specialize in providing solutions such as sinkhole and subsidence remediation, stormwater and drainage improvements, foundation repairs, underpinning and waterproofing, waterline leak detection and repairs/replacements including trenchless and conventional methods, and sewer maintenance and repair services including scoping and jetting. We're also engaged in structural and decorative retaining walls and concrete construction.\n\nOur ultimate goal is to provide unmatched communication and service quality to develop long lasting relationships. Please contact us today to inquire about what solutions we can provide to assist with your project. We are grateful for the opportunity to do so.\n\nThank you,\nATC, Inc.

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S & L Superior Land Management LLC
New to Angi

Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!

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Cherry Excavating
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Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

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"They were very quick at getting me an estimate and scheduled me for the next week. My job was challenging but they never gave up and got the job done. I was very pleased with this business and would recommend them to everyone."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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.

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.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

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