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Aaron's Landscaping
4.7(
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Serving Orbisonia, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"Aaron and his crew did a great job. Extremely pleased with the quality of their work. Had 12 pine trees taken down. Had Aaron spread top soil and seed. So far a week and 1/2 later we have grass. I would not hesitate to recommend Aaron for your next landscaping project. Pictures to follow"
Response time2 days
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Book Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Orbisonia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Book Construction, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 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!

Response time2 days
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Miner Excavating
5.0(
11
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Serving Orbisonia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend Miner Excavating. Noah handled the whole project professionally from start to finish. He took time to explain options and went out of his way to make sure I was a satisfied customer. Our new septic system has been working great!"
Response time1 day
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Whitsel's Excavating and Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Orbisonia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very friendly and professional. Grear results, on time and exactly to spec. Will definitely work with Whitsel's Landscaping again."
Response time1 day
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Rock-A-Fellas Co Inc
4.5(
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Serving Orbisonia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Credit card accepted

"The crew arrived on time and finished the job in one day.  The work site was left clean and I was able to begin construction on my new shed the following week.
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K N M Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Orbisonia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time5 days
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Stewart Boys
5.0(
3
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Serving Orbisonia, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew came one day after my call. They removed a small tree from my front lawn, grinded the stump, removed the limbs and debris. You wouldn't know the tree was ever there. Excellent job."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

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