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Outdoor Organics LLC
5.0(
13
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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."
Our Team
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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

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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