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Avatar for Michael C. Cozzone Excavating, LLC
Michael C. Cozzone Excavating, LLC
5.0(
49
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Pottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael was an awesome excavation professional. He is super personable and knowledgeable. Our newly purchased property was a bit of a wetland mess. Michael proposed a plan, gave us a very reasonable estimate and got right to work. We are very satisfied with the job, as our children now have a dry play area and the excess water on our land is being routed through a beautiful stone trench. We highly recommend his services!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design
4.9(
326
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We contacted Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping after doing some research and reading online reviews. We needed landscape remediation as water was building up in the front side of our house (during heavy rain) and wanted a new flower bed as well. I contacted them and they got back to me right away. Pierce came out to take a look and after talking to him, I was confident he had the expertise to do the work. To no surprise, he and his crew did a fantastic job. I defaulted to his opinion about what plants would look great in the flower bed. My only request was a small Japanese maple. The communication was great from start to finish. I would highly recommend this company to anyone as they are both knowledgeable and professional. When hiring Pierce L. Shallis, you will have peace of mind that they will get the job done right."
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Outoor Living
Flagstone
Walkway Steps

+46

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A & Y Landscaping & Tree Services LLC
4.7(
84
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Three Mountains Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC
Three Mountains Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC
4.4(
73
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Pottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We bought a new house but going back and forth with the other house I knew we needed some type of service to mow the lawn and keep things neat for us. So I googled lawn service and found this wonderful company. We arrived yesterday and with the weather things really took off. So I texted Mike and they were here this morning. Everything looks great and everyone was so nice and friendly.I know now that the house lawn will be cut and look great. One big load off my mind now. Would recommend This company to anyone looking for lawn car"
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Northwestern Property Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Pottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Josh is an excellent resource for all your landscaping needs. He is professional, considerate, thoughtful, and kind. He works hard and takes great pride in his craft, always ensuring he meets your expectations. His communication is excellent — he lets you know when he will start and finish a job and follows through. Josh never oversells and always provides honest, practical feedback. His pricing is very reasonable, and he goes above and beyond by stopping by afterward to make sure everything he planted is establishing well. He will be my guy for Spring and Fall clean up!"
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+8

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TerravationPro
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Pottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot recommend this excavation service highly enough. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Max was an absolute pleasure to work with—professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. His work is impressively precise and efficient. Every detail was handled with care and expertise. It’s rare to find someone so reliable and dedicated to doing the job right the first time. If you’re looking for top-tier excavation work and a seamless process, this is the team to go with. Max truly sets the standard."
After
After
Before
After
My jobs

+15

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ACO Contracting & Excavation LLC
ACO Contracting & Excavation LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Welcome to ACO Contracting & Excavation LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

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