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Avatar for Colt's Property Services LLC
Colt's Property Services LLC
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Orefield, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Colt’s property service has done multiple projects for me and has done a good job with all of them. Most recently he regraded underneath my deck. And replaced the old footings. It was very tight and tricky to get a machine in, but he managed with no problems. Would definitely recommend going forward."
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+6

37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northwestern Property Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Orefield, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Josh at Northwestern was very reliable and installed my block retaining wall and related landscaping including stone top soil plants shrubs resulting in a quality finished product. And the best part is that there was no resulting damage to my driveway and lawn when using the mini-excavator because Josh took the necessary precautions. I am very pleased. I highly recommend Northwestern!"
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+8

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JLS Landscaping and Lawncare
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Orefield, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason, his brother, and team did a great job of removing English ivy and shrubbery that had grown out of control in my yards Using equipment, they made swift work of the removal, added screened top soil, and reseeded with a good quality seed that began growing within a week (with rain and watering). I highly recommend this company for landscaping work."
new wall and patio wet
backside photo wet
top side
beautiful
before

+39

Response time12 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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MTG Contracting LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Orefield, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I reached out to Matt on Thursday. He called me on Friday, came and gave us an estimate on Saturday. Work was completed on Monday! Our driveway was a mess and he was able to level it and re-rock it. It looks fantastic!! I highly recommend MTG construction."
Firepit
Loose Fill/Gravel
Block Retaining Wall w/ Steps & Landing Masonr
Masonry Project - Before
Completed Projects

+23

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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7 Excavating and Paving
3.5(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Orefield, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Set up estimate within 2 days, gave us a very reasonable price and completed the job. Turned out great"
New driveway
New driveway installed
New Parking Lot
Parking Lot
new driveway

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Affordable Handyman
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Orefield, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was very professional and respectful. He knew exactly what to do and got right to work. I have found my handyman!"
Cutting board display
Built in bookcase
Built in bookcase
Shoe closet
Shoe closet

+1

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clark Chimney & Masonry
4.8(
32
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Orefield, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Repaired or leaking chimney. Highly recommend."
Week of 11/19
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MARCH 2025
Week of 11/19
Philadelphia Stucco paint waterproof

+36

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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 digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

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