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

Serving Palmer, 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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The Woodline Co., Inc.
4.4(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Palmer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Customers say: Quick response

"Terry was great! He knew exactly what we wanted and ended up doing a fantastic job! I would highly recommend him. Plus, he is such a nice person, a pleasure to talk and work with. Dedicated professional!"
Center Valley Pool and Deck
Pool and Deck
Pool and Deck
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Existing Deck and tub.

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Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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JLS Landscaping and Lawncare
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Palmer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were great and took a lot of time when giving their quote. I would have used this service, but got a better quote."
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Response time12 hrs
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Shernce Services
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Palmer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a fully insured excavating, landscaping and demolition contractor looking to serve all your needs.

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Cano Services
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Palmer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Cano Services 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.

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Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Edge Landscaping and Excavation
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Palmer, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edge landscaping and excavation did a Fantastic job filling in my pool pricing was good I will work with him in the future for more projects"
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Response time2 days
Response rate91%
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Andrew Czapkowicz
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Palmer, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Couldnâ t ask for any better business to help with my excavating needs, the work was clean professional, and done in a timely manner. All the workers were kind and would go above and beyond my asking. Highly recommend these guys."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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