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Erie Excavation and Construction Limited

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Erie Excavation and Construction Limited

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2 years of experience

Please call Noah at 814-853-0125 OR Email [email protected] for a Free Estimate! Erie Excavation and Construction Limited is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"These guys are the best! They are honest and trustworthy. You can trust they will get you the fairest price in the area for great quality service. They will also work with you every step of the way to ensure they are meeting all expectations. I plan to only work with these guys again in the future for all my excavation projects this spring."

Erin D on February 2024

Please call Noah at 814-853-0125 OR Email [email protected] for a Free Estimate! Erie Excavation and Construction Limited is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"These guys are the best! They are honest and trustworthy. You can trust they will get you the fairest price in the area for great quality service. They will also work with you every step of the way to ensure they are meeting all expectations. I plan to only work with these guys again in the future for all my excavation projects this spring."

Erin D on February 2024


JD Hauling

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JD Hauling

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

With over 20 years of experience, we are the experts you need for your home or business. We handle everything from land clearing to commercial paving. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Deeters Farm Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Responsive and knowledgeable"

Doug P on March 2019

With over 20 years of experience, we are the experts you need for your home or business. We handle everything from land clearing to commercial paving. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Deeters Farm Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Responsive and knowledgeable"

Doug P on March 2019


Formed in 2019, Brace Services specializes in underground utilities, with the ability to adapt to any project or situation.


Lyles Underground Services LLC

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Lyles Underground Services LLC

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I perform all aspects of excavation work, including but not limited to, ditching, drainage, small concrete work, utility installation, tree cleanup, and Hauling ( up to 6500 lbs.)

I perform all aspects of excavation work, including but not limited to, ditching, drainage, small concrete work, utility installation, tree cleanup, and Hauling ( up to 6500 lbs.)


Cross Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing

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Cross Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing

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Cross Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing is a new and innovative land clearing company that uses a eco-friendly process mulching the trees and brush into fine mulch giving the ground healthy nutrients. With forestry mulching it is easier on the ground causing no mud or ruts. You can selectively clear your property leaving any desirable trees or bushes. We do commercial, residential, and rural properties. Contact us today to get a quote.

Cross Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing is a new and innovative land clearing company that uses a eco-friendly process mulching the trees and brush into fine mulch giving the ground healthy nutrients. With forestry mulching it is easier on the ground causing no mud or ruts. You can selectively clear your property leaving any desirable trees or bushes. We do commercial, residential, and rural properties. Contact us today to get a quote.


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DeadON Construction Solutions

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DeadON Construction Solutions

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9 years of experience

DeadON Construction Solutions has 17+ years experience in the excavating/construction industry. Commercial & Residential work. DeadON uses the latest technology to make sure your project is built right the first time. Financing Available -Excavation -Grading-DeadON Advantage -Clearing -Ponds -Concrete -Decorative Curb -Demo -Snow Removal -Site Layout -Laser-Total Station-GPS-Drone

DeadON Construction Solutions has 17+ years experience in the excavating/construction industry. Commercial & Residential work. DeadON uses the latest technology to make sure your project is built right the first time. Financing Available -Excavation -Grading-DeadON Advantage -Clearing -Ponds -Concrete -Decorative Curb -Demo -Snow Removal -Site Layout -Laser-Total Station-GPS-Drone




Ribellis Land Management

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Ribellis Land Management

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Ribellis land management is a customer landscape design and build firm starting from the ground up. We offer 3D walk through designs of your home or building, meet with the customers regularly, and strive to exceed your expectations with any of your install needs. Through a clean and professional team, we are your one stop shop from initial excavating and site work, to a final lawn and lighting program. We service all of NEO and into western PA and NY. Let us design your dream yard or business landscape!

Ribellis land management is a customer landscape design and build firm starting from the ground up. We offer 3D walk through designs of your home or building, meet with the customers regularly, and strive to exceed your expectations with any of your install needs. Through a clean and professional team, we are your one stop shop from initial excavating and site work, to a final lawn and lighting program. We service all of NEO and into western PA and NY. Let us design your dream yard or business landscape!


J. Walters' Trucking

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J. Walters' Trucking

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11 years of experience

LTL - less-than-truckload flatbed. Hotshot flatbed. Single axle dump truck. Excavating. Local, regional and over the road Commercial, residential, construction. Accepting cash, check, credit/debit cards. Long term contracts and billing available.

LTL - less-than-truckload flatbed. Hotshot flatbed. Single axle dump truck. Excavating. Local, regional and over the road Commercial, residential, construction. Accepting cash, check, credit/debit cards. Long term contracts and billing available.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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