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Outdoor Organics LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Milroy, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Forestry mulching job that was a godsend. I had a section out front of my house that was full of scrub brush, small trees and just a mess. Trying to do it by hand and with a tractor was going nowhere. Ryan and his team gave me a very reasonable bid and came in within a couple days and cleared all of it with the mulcher. Then power raked it to clear out most of the debris/chunks! Iâ ll be using Outdoor Organics for more jobs like this for sure."
Lawn Installation
Soil Preparation
Soil Preparation
Soil Preparation
Soil Preparation

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stemler Services LLC
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Milroy, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jackson was amazing to work with. His prices were fair and he accomplished the work quickly and without any delays. He replaced our mulch with stone and finished our path. It looks amazing! We will definitely call him for our next project."
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My Jobs

+24

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All-Terra Construction, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Milroy, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

Smith Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Milroy, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Smith Excavating 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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mccloskey's Brick, Block & Chimney LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Milroy, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have hired them for 2 stonework projects so far. Very meticulous work, high quality, reasonable price. Stone faced and pointed a 30 foot double chimney and a 4 foot pedestal for a water fountain. Again great work!"
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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