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Poletti Excavating
4.9(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan was such a pleasure to do business with.from the moment I he came.out to the finished job. I would highly recommend and without hesitation his company for all your excavating needs. Thank you, Ryan"
Retaining walls
Sewer lines
Storm sewer pipe
New stone driveways
Clearing land

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Groundscape Excavation and Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up on time and finished the project as scheduled. Had some changes to the scope of the project which that were very accommodating."
Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Northwestern Property Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Josh at Northwestern was very reliable and installed my block retaining wall and related landscaping including stone top soil plants shrubs resulting in a quality finished product. And the best part is that there was no resulting damage to my driveway and lawn when using the mini-excavator because Josh took the necessary precautions. I am very pleased. I highly recommend Northwestern!"
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Lawn Care
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Lawn Care

+8

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KW Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wes, is very professional and up front with his assessments. He has completed a 1/2 dozen excavation projects on my property and I was very satisfied with his workmanship. I will continue to use Wes for future projects."
KW Excavation LLC
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Larry Miller General Contracting
4.9(
7
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Larry installed two retaining walls for me. He did the job on time and within the budget quoted. I am very pleased with the walls which included all the excavating and the site clean up after the job. I also had Larry do the public sewer system tie in for me. He handled this also on time and within the quoted budget. 1st class job! I highly recommend Larry Miller and will use him next year for other projects I have scheduled. Communication before during and after the job was excellent."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landscape & Lawn Care Pros LLC
4.8(
7
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Eddi is very professional and willing to do what it takes to satisfy a customer."
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Creek View Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We work for our customers on their schedule, as to make it as convenient as possible for you! We look forward to working with you!

Response time12 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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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