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Greg Grant Enterprises LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Mountain Top, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would hire him all the time was on time showed respect and even offered me a drink while he was working . He did work that he took his time and showed love for the work he did. Not like some people that just hurry and get a job done he even showed me things about my house I didnt even know. I would tell everyone I know if you need someone to clear an area with heavy machinery or any work that needs heavy machinery Greg Grant is the man for the job."
Excavation
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Z&S
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Mountain Top, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired J&Z to do grass mowing, very pleased with their work, planning on hiring them to do some landscaping work also. Professional, courteous and a young military man. Give them a try youâ ll be happy you did!!"
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
fine grading
Stucco

+16

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lawn lovers landscaping
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Mountain Top, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY, \n

Personal Touch Landscaping Inc
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mountain Top, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our reliable and professional team of experts have over 30 years of experience and can provide a range of services for your entire property. Year-round landscaping, design and maintenance will keep your property looking great! We provide a variety of services ranging from your everyday lawn maintenance to snow removal in the winter. We also provide hardscaping services like custom stone walls and retaining walls, decking, sidewalks, etc. Anything you need, we can do!

Finished Wall
New Steps
New set of Steps
Stone Wall
Response time3 days
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Murf and Machine
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Mountain Top, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very dependable and trustworthy. Needed 60 ton of modified Stone spread and graded to park vehicles. We had the Stone delivered ourselves. Murf showed up on time and moved and spread the Stone exactly where we needed it. Evenly spread. Tamped it down. We have a nice level spot now they can be trusted"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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