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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 time12 hrs
Response rate85%
18 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

"Professional work crew Arrived on time. Addressed any problems that arose. Stayed within budget and their estimate. Finished project in the timeframe they gave Very pleased and would highly recommend."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
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

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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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