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Joshua R Carlisle Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Mount Morris, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had leaks on my camper responded quick got job done quickly very professional and super nice guy would recommend to anybody seen quite a bit of his other work too"
Living area remodel
Living area remodel
Living area remodel
After
After barn beams installed

+11

Response time30 mins
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sloan Construction Company
New to Angi

Serving Mount Morris, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. Thank you for choosing Sloan Construction Inc

Response time10 mins
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Harshey Excavating
5.0(
4
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Serving Mount Morris, PA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Larry did an excellent job filling in my pool and grading the hillside to make it look seamless. He hydroseeded and now you can never tell a pool was there. He graded the yard and hillside beautifully for good drainage."
Excavating Project
Building pad
Excavating Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+19

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&N Contracting, LLC
4.5(
8
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Serving Mount Morris, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They put in a 50ft French Drain for me and did an excellent job 10 out of 10 work, very professional and will work with again in the future."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Trench Pros Inc
4.2(
5
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Serving Mount Morris, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional crew. They worked efficiently and thoroughly. Clean up was fantastic can’t even tell anything was dug up. They were respectful of my property. Walt Bella Sr was an amazing person to do business with."
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+17

Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Advanced Concrete Contracting
4.6(
9
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Serving Mount Morris, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

"Jimmy and his crew were very professional We had to wait the little while for them to start the job because of other commitments but when they Started they Finished Sooner than I thought they would Jimmy even came back after a storm in regraded the side of the concrete where the landscaping he put in Washed out At no extra charge I'm definitely calling them again this summer to do our front porch"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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