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Pro Edge Excavating & Property Services LLC

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Pro Edge Excavating & Property Services LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Here Pro Edge Excavating and Property Services LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 24hr emergency services available.

"Very professional, 10/10 would recommend"

Cody D on April 2022

Here Pro Edge Excavating and Property Services LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 24hr emergency services available.

"Very professional, 10/10 would recommend"

Cody D on April 2022


B. Hunter, LLC

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B. Hunter, LLC

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11 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Hunter Plumbing, Excavating & General Contracting has 15 years of septic system experience. Satisfaction guaranteed. We work one on one with the homeowner until the job is done right!

Hunter Plumbing, Excavating & General Contracting has 15 years of septic system experience. Satisfaction guaranteed. We work one on one with the homeowner until the job is done right!


AS Mobile Home Settings and Excavating

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AS Mobile Home Settings and Excavating

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

AS Local Home Settings and Excavating 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.

AS Local Home Settings and Excavating 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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Stemler Services LLC

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Stemler Services LLC

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Stemler Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Jackson was amazing to work with. His prices were fair and he accomplished the work quickly and without any delays. He replaced our mulch with stone and finished our path. It looks amazing! We will definitely call him for our next project. "

Stephanie B on August 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Stemler Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Jackson was amazing to work with. His prices were fair and he accomplished the work quickly and without any delays. He replaced our mulch with stone and finished our path. It looks amazing! We will definitely call him for our next project. "

Stephanie B on August 2025


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Black Creek Excavation

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Black Creek Excavation

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Black Creek Excavation: Your trusted partner for all your excavation needs in Pennsylvania. With our expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for professional and reliable excavation services.

"I can't speak highly enough about this company. They do not just get in to do the work and leave...they take great pride in what they do. Their attention to detail and professionalism are unmatched in my experience. I've run into some bad contractors on Angi (enough that I almost gave up using this service) - this company is phenomenal. I have no doubt I will be contacting them again for future projects. Highly, highly recommended."

David S on June 2023

Black Creek Excavation: Your trusted partner for all your excavation needs in Pennsylvania. With our expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for professional and reliable excavation services.

"I can't speak highly enough about this company. They do not just get in to do the work and leave...they take great pride in what they do. Their attention to detail and professionalism are unmatched in my experience. I've run into some bad contractors on Angi (enough that I almost gave up using this service) - this company is phenomenal. I have no doubt I will be contacting them again for future projects. Highly, highly recommended."

David S on June 2023


"If you have homeserve insurance don't let Holiday Enterprises be your service provider this is how they left my home and Mr. Hummel(owner) said " Not to be smart but we are not responsible for any damage we do per your contract" after his worker left my home filled with raw sewerage."

JESSICA K on March 2025

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"If you have homeserve insurance don't let Holiday Enterprises be your service provider this is how they left my home and Mr. Hummel(owner) said " Not to be smart but we are not responsible for any damage we do per your contract" after his worker left my home filled with raw sewerage."

JESSICA K on March 2025


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Elite Excavating Services

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Elite Excavating Services

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9 years of experience

With over 20 years experience, Elite Excavating Services can help you with any job. We specialize in new home foundation/footers, site grading and trenching, storm water run off, water/sewer installation and repairs, triaxle hauling, septic system install/repairs, right of way and land clearing, and landscape/hardscape design.

With over 20 years experience, Elite Excavating Services can help you with any job. We specialize in new home foundation/footers, site grading and trenching, storm water run off, water/sewer installation and repairs, triaxle hauling, septic system install/repairs, right of way and land clearing, and landscape/hardscape design.


"Awful. Absolutely awful. We hired them for an insurance claim. The job was extremely sloppy. The drywall is uneven and chunky. There was paint splatter on my floor that no one felt the need to clean up. There was a spot on my floor that was supposed to be fixed under the carpeting. It was never fixed and I paid out of pocket to have that carpeting replaced and that floor fixed. the padding was never replaced under that section of carpet either and I paid for that too!! When I brought it up to the owner, I receive no response. I have called and left voicemails, my wife has called and left voicemails. I even contacted the restoration company who hired these goons, and they are just passing us off to the owner like it's all his fault. NO you hired an incompetent contractor. He has been to small claims court before, he may be going there again if this issue isn't resolved."

Ed W on February 2024

Meeting YOUR needs Year Round. Fully licensed and insured. Serving Central PA since 2011.

"Awful. Absolutely awful. We hired them for an insurance claim. The job was extremely sloppy. The drywall is uneven and chunky. There was paint splatter on my floor that no one felt the need to clean up. There was a spot on my floor that was supposed to be fixed under the carpeting. It was never fixed and I paid out of pocket to have that carpeting replaced and that floor fixed. the padding was never replaced under that section of carpet either and I paid for that too!! When I brought it up to the owner, I receive no response. I have called and left voicemails, my wife has called and left voicemails. I even contacted the restoration company who hired these goons, and they are just passing us off to the owner like it's all his fault. NO you hired an incompetent contractor. He has been to small claims court before, he may be going there again if this issue isn't resolved."

Ed W on February 2024



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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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. 

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