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Avatar for Hepp Landscaping
Hepp Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Monroeville, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Brandon to remove some dead perennials and re-design the front yard landscape. He provided lots of options and recommendations within our budget for shrubs and trees. The installation was timely and we are very happy with the results. The yard looks amazing!"
Response time1 day
144 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Hribal’s Land Maintenance LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Monroeville, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They have done a few projects for us. Everything always turn out beautifully done. They are the people we call for any size job that we have. From my own home to my rentals and commercial properties. Price is always fair and work is exceptional!"
Old foundation removal
Old foundation removal
Old foundation removal
Yard grading
New home construction

+29

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McMillan Excavation LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Monroeville, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Colton came and looked over the project prior to bidding. I received his bid and he said he could complete the project in a two-week time frame. His bid was competitive and I proceeded with the project. Both Colton and his crew were very professional and friendly. They arrived early and completed the project in a few hours. I would strongly recommend McMillian Excavation for this kind of project if you are in need of their services."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VP Excavating Services LLC
4.4(
7
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Serving Monroeville, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John and William did great work. They were responsive, punctional and professional. And they gave me the best price of the multiple (about 6-7) people I contacted. I would definitely hire them again."
Site prep
Culvert pipe install
Culvert pipe install
 New Parking pad
 New Parking pad

+1

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Scaped Outdoors, LLC
4.9(
9
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Serving Monroeville, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If youâ re looking to do any hardscape projects, we highly recommend Scaped Outdoors. Kevin and his crew were hardworking, meticulous, and very easy to work with. Great communications and timely responses throughout the project. Weâ re absolutely thrilled with our new outdoor space, with fireplace, paver patio, and structure. We couldnâ t be happier with the work, definitely one of the best contractors weâ ve ever worked with."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Freedom Contracting And Excavating, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Monroeville, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave and AJ from Freedom Contracting & Excavating did a great job for a reasonable price. I had an idea for an outdoor griddle setup using natural gas instead of propane tanks. I thought it was a long shot but they were able to make it happen. Very courteous and straight forward. They even went above and beyond by helping me with the natural gas conversion on my griddle. I would definitely hire them again and if you need any gas line work done, call Freedom C & E for sure! Thanks again!"
Response time40 mins
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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.

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