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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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AGF Masonry and Construction, LLC

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AGF Masonry and Construction, LLC

4.93(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything regarding your masonry needs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give AGF Masonry and Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Jesse and his crew were phenomenal. Prompt, great communication, and my garage floor looks amazing. I'm glad I chose and trusted them. I'll definitely be using them again in the future."

JESSICA T on August 2022

With over 10 years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything regarding your masonry needs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give AGF Masonry and Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Jesse and his crew were phenomenal. Prompt, great communication, and my garage floor looks amazing. I'm glad I chose and trusted them. I'll definitely be using them again in the future."

JESSICA T on August 2022


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JTA Masonry LLC

4.74(
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JTA Masonry LLC

4.74(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 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
5 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


Holena Excavating, Inc.

4.68(
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Holena Excavating, Inc.

4.68(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

With over 22 years of experience, Holena Excavating, Inc., has the knowledge and the integrity that you would expect from your trusted contractor. Specializing in excavation and concrete, we have experience in a wide variety of services, including demolition, landscape excavation, sewer main installation, and even snow removal and tree service. We are truly your one stop shop! Give us a call today for a free estimate!

"Hired Charlie even though he was roughly 20% more than the other bids I got. He came highly reviewed so after being burned by a previous contractor I did not want to take chances. It all started off good. His work is great and the end job was well done. The issue is he did not do the entire job that we originally agreed upon which included taking trash left over from a demo from the previous contractor. Also, he did 90% of my yard and grass seeded it but then at the end says the agreement did not include the other 10% which was also messed up and needed to be done. Who in their right mind would not want the other 10% done as well even if it cost a little more? I told him originally I wanted the entire yard done and trash gone When we originally talked I told him I wanted a contract, I asked him two more times before he even started working. Even at the end of the work I still do not have a contract. He finished 85% of what we agreed upon and then still expected his entire payment, now I seen why he did not make a contract. Then he got mad and threatened to call the zoning officer on me for the trash that he left on my back porch, and would not you know it the zoning officer shows up a few days later to give us a warning. So much trash that it broke the back porch so that now it needs to be repaired. He also cracked my concrete entry to my driveway with his dump truck which I will also have to get fixed. In conclusion, Charlie does good work but make sure you get a contract before he does any work because he will change the agreement on you and still expect full payment."

Shane H on September 2021

With over 22 years of experience, Holena Excavating, Inc., has the knowledge and the integrity that you would expect from your trusted contractor. Specializing in excavation and concrete, we have experience in a wide variety of services, including demolition, landscape excavation, sewer main installation, and even snow removal and tree service. We are truly your one stop shop! Give us a call today for a free estimate!

"Hired Charlie even though he was roughly 20% more than the other bids I got. He came highly reviewed so after being burned by a previous contractor I did not want to take chances. It all started off good. His work is great and the end job was well done. The issue is he did not do the entire job that we originally agreed upon which included taking trash left over from a demo from the previous contractor. Also, he did 90% of my yard and grass seeded it but then at the end says the agreement did not include the other 10% which was also messed up and needed to be done. Who in their right mind would not want the other 10% done as well even if it cost a little more? I told him originally I wanted the entire yard done and trash gone When we originally talked I told him I wanted a contract, I asked him two more times before he even started working. Even at the end of the work I still do not have a contract. He finished 85% of what we agreed upon and then still expected his entire payment, now I seen why he did not make a contract. Then he got mad and threatened to call the zoning officer on me for the trash that he left on my back porch, and would not you know it the zoning officer shows up a few days later to give us a warning. So much trash that it broke the back porch so that now it needs to be repaired. He also cracked my concrete entry to my driveway with his dump truck which I will also have to get fixed. In conclusion, Charlie does good work but make sure you get a contract before he does any work because he will change the agreement on you and still expect full payment."

Shane H on September 2021


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Karp Excavating Ltd.

5.00(
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Karp Excavating Ltd.

5.00(
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Approved Pro
9 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


Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc.

3.75(
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Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc.

3.75(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
34 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


Lombardo Trucking & Excavating

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Lombardo Trucking & Excavating

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Approved Pro
37 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Lombardo & Excavating Inc, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Lombardo & Excavating Inc, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.


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Halo Environmental Solutions

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Halo Environmental Solutions

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
26 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Halo Environmental Solutions offers a variety of Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and drain service as a means to help clients in rural northeastern Pennsylvania better enjoy their properties and lives. We strive to offer unmatched service of the highest quality in Clarks Summit, Greentown, Lakewood, Waymart, Lake Ariel, PA, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of pump services including repair and replacements. Halo Environmental Solutions offers a wide range of services so we can maximize the benefits of having a one stop shop for all things related to your sewer & water line.

Halo Environmental Solutions offers a variety of Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and drain service as a means to help clients in rural northeastern Pennsylvania better enjoy their properties and lives. We strive to offer unmatched service of the highest quality in Clarks Summit, Greentown, Lakewood, Waymart, Lake Ariel, PA, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of pump services including repair and replacements. Halo Environmental Solutions offers a wide range of services so we can maximize the benefits of having a one stop shop for all things related to your sewer & water line.


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Basements Love Us Inc

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Basements Love Us Inc

4.48(
124
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Customers say: Super punctual
Free onsite estimate

We are a family owned & operated business providing Basement Waterproofing, Mold Remediation, Structural Repairs and Crawl Space Encapsulation to the New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware area. We have over 20 years of combined experience, and are fully licensed and insured in both New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. We strive for excellence and are proud to offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We look forward to helping your family today! Secondary Address: 5211 Arendell Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.

"job was done in a timely manner, however was not done in a professional workman like manner, Which the contract states it would be done. When the estimator came he explained what would be done to eliminate water issue. When we asked how does water get removed outside and how they would undermine stairs and walls he simple stated the installers will go over that with you when they come. The installers said they would be channeling under the step and walls, which are only 2 1/2 inch walls. The last step was also a simple channel as well. More time consuming perhaps, when you charge $3000.00 more than another contractor, homeowners are believing they are getting a professional job! They cut her stair runner instead of peeling it back so it could be glued back down. she needs replace whole runner now and company could care less including there estimator! sheetrock replacement also more expensive because took a hammer to the walls instead of saw zall,nice straight lines! also have photos."

mark h on September 2025

We are a family owned & operated business providing Basement Waterproofing, Mold Remediation, Structural Repairs and Crawl Space Encapsulation to the New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware area. We have over 20 years of combined experience, and are fully licensed and insured in both New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. We strive for excellence and are proud to offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We look forward to helping your family today! Secondary Address: 5211 Arendell Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.

"job was done in a timely manner, however was not done in a professional workman like manner, Which the contract states it would be done. When the estimator came he explained what would be done to eliminate water issue. When we asked how does water get removed outside and how they would undermine stairs and walls he simple stated the installers will go over that with you when they come. The installers said they would be channeling under the step and walls, which are only 2 1/2 inch walls. The last step was also a simple channel as well. More time consuming perhaps, when you charge $3000.00 more than another contractor, homeowners are believing they are getting a professional job! They cut her stair runner instead of peeling it back so it could be glued back down. she needs replace whole runner now and company could care less including there estimator! sheetrock replacement also more expensive because took a hammer to the walls instead of saw zall,nice straight lines! also have photos."

mark h on September 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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