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Avatar for Fazio Excavating LLC
Fazio Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Penn, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Fazio excavating is remarkable. Incredibly responsive and conscientious about doing things right. This team goes above and beyond. Easy to see they take pride in their work. Very courteous and efficient. Highly recommend!"
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+19

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for DT Contracting, LLC
DT Contracting, LLC
4.8(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Penn, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dan is very personable. Quote was spot on and came in at expected cost. Job was completed in a timely fashion. Dan was sure to verify that the job had been completed to our liking. Overall I would recommend and rehire for other construction jobs in the future."
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
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Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up

+28

Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Cleaner Than Clean
Cleaner Than Clean
4.9(
57
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Penn, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tom did a fantastic job with pressure washing our large vinyl fence (285 linear feet) on both sides and the mildew on the north side of our house. He was a super nice guy, got here on time and did a thorough cleaning for a reasonable price. Our fence and house looks great! We would highly recommend!"
Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Scaped Outdoors, LLC
Scaped Outdoors, LLC
5.0(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Penn, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Scaped Outdoors! Our project involved excavation of a sloped backyard and installation of a patio with a fire pit as well as a couple of sets of steps and a sidewalk. Kevin and his crew also repaired a paver sidewalk that had not been installed properly by a previous contractor. Kevin was highly professional and communicated well throughout the entire process. His work was meticulous and the end product is absolutely beautiful! We are very happy with our experience with this contractor!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for VP Excavating Services LLC
VP Excavating Services LLC
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Penn, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"VP Excavating did an outstanding job on our property! From start to finish, their preparation and clearing work was done with precision, efficiency, and professionalism. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right, and it truly shows. Highly recommend them for anyone needing quality excavation work!"
Site prep
Culvert pipe install
Culvert pipe install
 New Parking pad
 New Parking pad

+1

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Summit Outdoor Services LLC
4.8(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Penn, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Summit Outdoor Services did a great job installing mulch and edging at our place. Everything looks clean and professional, and the crew was easy to work with. Showed up on time, worked hard, and got everything done quickly. Definitely recommend them for landscaping work."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
C&W Works, Inc.
3.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Penn, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Pete quickly provided a quote and insurance certificate. They showed up when he said they would and did a great job. They demolished some old buildings we had and regraded the ground. We were very satisfied and will use them again when needed."
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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