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"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025

Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC. We can take care of all your needs from removal, replacement, and installation of fuel tanks. With many years in the industry, you can expect professionalism and experience. Call today for a consultation.

"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025


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Murf and Machine

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Murf and Machine

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Scot and Mary Murphy. Murf and Machine is a Division of SKM II, LLC. Minor Excavation Services. Man and machine for hire. Man and John Deere 2032R tractor for hire. Front-end loader, back-hoe and 60" mower deck. Spread soil and stone, trenching, hole digging, pull stumps, large lot and acreage grass cutting. Anything else a tractor can do. Fully insured. Registered Home Improvement Contractor with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General-PA202899. Murf and Machine offers expert minor excavation and demolition services. As a division of SKM II, LLC, they bring reliability and professionalism to every job. Need a skilled operator and powerful equipment? Murf and his John Deere 2032R tractor are available for hire, equipped with a front-end loader, back-hoe, and 60" mower deck. From spreading soil and stone to trenching, hole digging, and large lot mowing, Murf and Machine tackles a wide range of tasks with precision and care. Trust them to get the job done right!

"We had a tree cut down a few years ago and never had the stump removed. It was out of the ground about 2 feet. We hired Murf and Machine to have it removed with a backhoe. It was a stubborn stump, it took him around 3-4 hours to get it out of the ground and then moved out of the way to another part of our property. This was fun to watch. We recommend Murf and Machine."

Matt H on June 2025

Scot and Mary Murphy. Murf and Machine is a Division of SKM II, LLC. Minor Excavation Services. Man and machine for hire. Man and John Deere 2032R tractor for hire. Front-end loader, back-hoe and 60" mower deck. Spread soil and stone, trenching, hole digging, pull stumps, large lot and acreage grass cutting. Anything else a tractor can do. Fully insured. Registered Home Improvement Contractor with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General-PA202899. Murf and Machine offers expert minor excavation and demolition services. As a division of SKM II, LLC, they bring reliability and professionalism to every job. Need a skilled operator and powerful equipment? Murf and his John Deere 2032R tractor are available for hire, equipped with a front-end loader, back-hoe, and 60" mower deck. From spreading soil and stone to trenching, hole digging, and large lot mowing, Murf and Machine tackles a wide range of tasks with precision and care. Trust them to get the job done right!

"We had a tree cut down a few years ago and never had the stump removed. It was out of the ground about 2 feet. We hired Murf and Machine to have it removed with a backhoe. It was a stubborn stump, it took him around 3-4 hours to get it out of the ground and then moved out of the way to another part of our property. This was fun to watch. We recommend Murf and Machine."

Matt H on June 2025


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JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC

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JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent to work with. Completed project met all expectations. I highly recommend JRN Excavation & Hardscape !"

s l k on December 2025

At JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent to work with. Completed project met all expectations. I highly recommend JRN Excavation & Hardscape !"

s l k on December 2025


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M&D Property Management

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M&D Property Management

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

M&D Property Management we are 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.

"I came up to my house in pa from Brooklyn unaware that there was snow in the driveway. Called M&D and they showed up 20 min later plowed out the driveway perfectly. Thanks Mark. "

Mike M on January 2026

M&D Property Management we are 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.

"I came up to my house in pa from Brooklyn unaware that there was snow in the driveway. Called M&D and they showed up 20 min later plowed out the driveway perfectly. Thanks Mark. "

Mike M on January 2026


JD GroundWorx, Inc.

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JD GroundWorx, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

JD GroundWorx is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"The contractor was very professional. He had the correct equipment to do the job. His crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. He worked through to completion and met my deadline quite efficiently. They did a good job. I will hire the crew again when I need excavation services."

Mike R on October 2023

JD GroundWorx is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"The contractor was very professional. He had the correct equipment to do the job. His crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. He worked through to completion and met my deadline quite efficiently. They did a good job. I will hire the crew again when I need excavation services."

Mike R on October 2023


Lombardo Trucking & Excavating

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Lombardo Trucking & Excavating

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38 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Lombardo & Excavating Inc, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Lombardo & Excavating Inc, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.


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Lawn lovers landscaping

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Lawn lovers landscaping

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I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY,

I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY,


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Ned Stevens Gutter Installation

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Ned Stevens Gutter Installation

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

When you choose Ned Stevens for your gutter cleaning, gutter repair, gutter installation, and other services, you can count on exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Our labor staff are all our own employees, and we train them in our state-of-the-art training facility focusing on quality work. Our work is 100% Guaranteed. Your satisfaction is our goal. We want to make your gutter cleaning experience effortless. You never need to be home! We are fully insured and guarantee all of our work. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did not show up on the day of the appointment. They also did not call to reschedule or let me know that they were not going to show up to do the work. Then i come home a few days later and see they left a door knocker on my door saying they did the work. I would rather have been there when they were doing the work so that I could have known for sure that they completed it. lack of communication was not appreciated in this situation."

Barbara S on November 2020

When you choose Ned Stevens for your gutter cleaning, gutter repair, gutter installation, and other services, you can count on exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Our labor staff are all our own employees, and we train them in our state-of-the-art training facility focusing on quality work. Our work is 100% Guaranteed. Your satisfaction is our goal. We want to make your gutter cleaning experience effortless. You never need to be home! We are fully insured and guarantee all of our work. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did not show up on the day of the appointment. They also did not call to reschedule or let me know that they were not going to show up to do the work. Then i come home a few days later and see they left a door knocker on my door saying they did the work. I would rather have been there when they were doing the work so that I could have known for sure that they completed it. lack of communication was not appreciated in this situation."

Barbara S on November 2020


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Basements Love Us Inc

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Basements Love Us Inc

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Customers say: Super punctual
Free onsite estimate

We are a family owned & operated business providing Basement Waterproofing, Mold Remediation, Structural Repairs and Crawl Space Encapsulation to the New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware area. We have over 20 years of combined experience, and are fully licensed and insured in both New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. We strive for excellence and are proud to offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We look forward to helping your family today! Secondary Address: 5211 Arendell Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.

"job was done in a timely manner, however was not done in a professional workman like manner, Which the contract states it would be done. When the estimator came he explained what would be done to eliminate water issue. When we asked how does water get removed outside and how they would undermine stairs and walls he simple stated the installers will go over that with you when they come. The installers said they would be channeling under the step and walls, which are only 2 1/2 inch walls. The last step was also a simple channel as well. More time consuming perhaps, when you charge $3000.00 more than another contractor, homeowners are believing they are getting a professional job! They cut her stair runner instead of peeling it back so it could be glued back down. she needs replace whole runner now and company could care less including there estimator! sheetrock replacement also more expensive because took a hammer to the walls instead of saw zall,nice straight lines! also have photos."

mark h on September 2025

We are a family owned & operated business providing Basement Waterproofing, Mold Remediation, Structural Repairs and Crawl Space Encapsulation to the New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware area. We have over 20 years of combined experience, and are fully licensed and insured in both New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. We strive for excellence and are proud to offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We look forward to helping your family today! Secondary Address: 5211 Arendell Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.

"job was done in a timely manner, however was not done in a professional workman like manner, Which the contract states it would be done. When the estimator came he explained what would be done to eliminate water issue. When we asked how does water get removed outside and how they would undermine stairs and walls he simple stated the installers will go over that with you when they come. The installers said they would be channeling under the step and walls, which are only 2 1/2 inch walls. The last step was also a simple channel as well. More time consuming perhaps, when you charge $3000.00 more than another contractor, homeowners are believing they are getting a professional job! They cut her stair runner instead of peeling it back so it could be glued back down. she needs replace whole runner now and company could care less including there estimator! sheetrock replacement also more expensive because took a hammer to the walls instead of saw zall,nice straight lines! also have photos."

mark h on September 2025


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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