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"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025

Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC. We can take care of all your needs from removal, replacement, and installation of fuel tanks. With many years in the industry, you can expect professionalism and experience. Call today for a consultation.

"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025


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JTA Masonry LLC

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JTA Masonry LLC

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Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 10 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They arrived on time on the day specified. They were courteous enough and completed the work promptly. Only drawback was a bit too pricey in my opinion."

Don R on January 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 10 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They arrived on time on the day specified. They were courteous enough and completed the work promptly. Only drawback was a bit too pricey in my opinion."

Don R on January 2022


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JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC

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JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent to work with. Completed project met all expectations. I highly recommend JRN Excavation & Hardscape !"

s l k on December 2025

At JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent to work with. Completed project met all expectations. I highly recommend JRN Excavation & Hardscape !"

s l k on December 2025


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Lone Pine Landscapes LLC

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Lone Pine Landscapes LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We here at LPL pride ourselves in giving everyone a 5 star experience. We built our company on integrity and trust backed by over 15 years of experience in the field. We pride ourselves on honest upfront pricing and being able to problem solve with our customers before a project even starts to figure out the best course of action to get the job done safely, on time and at the best possible cost we can provide to the customer.

"Quick and painless. Thank you for your responsiveness and professionalism!"

Janna K on April 2024

We here at LPL pride ourselves in giving everyone a 5 star experience. We built our company on integrity and trust backed by over 15 years of experience in the field. We pride ourselves on honest upfront pricing and being able to problem solve with our customers before a project even starts to figure out the best course of action to get the job done safely, on time and at the best possible cost we can provide to the customer.

"Quick and painless. Thank you for your responsiveness and professionalism!"

Janna K on April 2024


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Dave Doyle Construction

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Dave Doyle Construction

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Customers say: Quality work
25 years of experience

Dave Doyle Construction, LLC was established in 2001 and has over 20 years of experience. We handle residential and commercial projects ranging from custom home builds to excavation and masonry projects. Our focus and dedication is to provide excellence, not only in the quality, but in the satisfaction of our work. Financing options are available that fit your budget. Call us today and let us know how we can make your project a reality.

"Great crew that understands the business and needs of the customer. We had a large project at our house and the team was excellent with working around the family and completing the work. John was fantastic. Professional and quality work."

Shawn S on April 2025

Dave Doyle Construction, LLC was established in 2001 and has over 20 years of experience. We handle residential and commercial projects ranging from custom home builds to excavation and masonry projects. Our focus and dedication is to provide excellence, not only in the quality, but in the satisfaction of our work. Financing options are available that fit your budget. Call us today and let us know how we can make your project a reality.

"Great crew that understands the business and needs of the customer. We had a large project at our house and the team was excellent with working around the family and completing the work. John was fantastic. Professional and quality work."

Shawn S on April 2025


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Karp Excavating Ltd.

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Karp Excavating Ltd.

5.00(
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Karp Excavating did a super job clearing some land for us. Installed a driveway and leveled a pad site for a pole barn. They were timely and professional. We were very happy with the work. The barn started and I needed stone. I called and with in 1 hour I had two triaxle loads of stone. Zoe the dog was also there. She is the project manager. Haha"

Jeffrey B on March 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Karp Excavating did a super job clearing some land for us. Installed a driveway and leveled a pad site for a pole barn. They were timely and professional. We were very happy with the work. The barn started and I needed stone. I called and with in 1 hour I had two triaxle loads of stone. Zoe the dog was also there. She is the project manager. Haha"

Jeffrey B on March 2025


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Barhite Construction

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Barhite Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Barhite construction were great to work with. Communication was great and showed up when promised (yea). Project was done expertly.We plan on using them again in the spring"

Christopher D on August 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Barhite construction were great to work with. Communication was great and showed up when promised (yea). Project was done expertly.We plan on using them again in the spring"

Christopher D on August 2023


L Davis Excavating

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L Davis Excavating

5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Luke is really talented. He follows thru on his promises. I am an architect and work w lots of different contractors. I highly recommend him. "

alan _ on May 2025

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Luke is really talented. He follows thru on his promises. I am an architect and work w lots of different contractors. I highly recommend him. "

alan _ on May 2025


Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc.

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Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
35 years of experience

Serving All Your Plumbing, Heating & Cooling needs in N.E. PA Thanks for the interest in Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc. We offer the most advanced technology from dispatch to billing to insure you receive the most prompt and reliable service available. Why not give us a call?

"Charged me $475 dollars for a bottom of the line toilet selling in Home Depot for $119. Didn't connect a tube from the valve to the overflow pipe."

Jerome L on September 2014

Serving All Your Plumbing, Heating & Cooling needs in N.E. PA Thanks for the interest in Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc. We offer the most advanced technology from dispatch to billing to insure you receive the most prompt and reliable service available. Why not give us a call?

"Charged me $475 dollars for a bottom of the line toilet selling in Home Depot for $119. Didn't connect a tube from the valve to the overflow pipe."

Jerome L on September 2014


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Lawn lovers landscaping

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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,

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,

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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. 

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

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.

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