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B. Hunter, LLC

95 Hidden Lane
New on AngiNew on Angi
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B. Hunter, LLC

95 Hidden Lane
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
12 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

4466 Ridge Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

AS Mobile Home Settings and Excavating

4466 Ridge Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
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

546 Wilson St.
5.00(
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Approved Pro

Stemler Services LLC

546 Wilson St.
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

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


Smoketown Construction

2511 SMOKETOWN RD
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Smoketown Construction

2511 SMOKETOWN RD
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11 years of experience

Smoketown construction is here for your construction and remodel needs, around the house, inside and out! Whether you need help fixing a leaky faucet, or creating your dream kitchen, we exist to bring you vision to life. Located in the heart of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, we service the surrounding areas bringing our 10+ years of experience and professionality to your door.

Smoketown construction is here for your construction and remodel needs, around the house, inside and out! Whether you need help fixing a leaky faucet, or creating your dream kitchen, we exist to bring you vision to life. Located in the heart of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, we service the surrounding areas bringing our 10+ years of experience and professionality to your door.


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Poletti Excavating

55 Railroad Street
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Poletti Excavating

55 Railroad Street
5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavating (new homes, installing by digging water,sewer,and storm sewer lines, new and reconstruction yards, stump removal, digging out for pools in-ground and above, digging footers and prepping for buildings also emergency sewer line replacement and clogs

"Couldn’t be more satisfied of the job that was done professionally. Poletti Excavation did the job in a very timely manner to meet our needs very highly recommended."

Vince M on May 2023

Excavating (new homes, installing by digging water,sewer,and storm sewer lines, new and reconstruction yards, stump removal, digging out for pools in-ground and above, digging footers and prepping for buildings also emergency sewer line replacement and clogs

"Couldn’t be more satisfied of the job that was done professionally. Poletti Excavation did the job in a very timely manner to meet our needs very highly recommended."

Vince M on May 2023


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Black Creek Excavation

197 Golf Course Rd
5.00(
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Black Creek Excavation

197 Golf Course Rd
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
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


"Mike Trotta (the owner) came and removed my deck personally and was great to work with. He was prompt and reliable and had the deck removed and hauled off to the city dump by noon. His asking price was extremely reasonable and he was very quick and cleaned up all of the deck plus removed the anchoring beams even though they were concreted into the ground. I was extremely pleased and would recommend his company Viking Earthworks to anyone looking for similar services!"

Jeremy B on September 2023

Company offers services including but not limited to: General excavation and demolition Land clearing Forestry / tree removal Grading Landscape construction / repairs Driveway Construction / repairs Pool fill-ins / removals

"Mike Trotta (the owner) came and removed my deck personally and was great to work with. He was prompt and reliable and had the deck removed and hauled off to the city dump by noon. His asking price was extremely reasonable and he was very quick and cleaned up all of the deck plus removed the anchoring beams even though they were concreted into the ground. I was extremely pleased and would recommend his company Viking Earthworks to anyone looking for similar services!"

Jeremy B on September 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

Plumbing heating Air conditioning

"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

8855 PA-405
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Elite Excavating Services

8855 PA-405
No reviews yet
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.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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