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Land and Lumber
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Land and Lumber
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

Specializing in rural property development and land management We’re here to help whether you're breaking ground on your very first home or managing a large spread of land. From clearing and grading to site prep and infrastructure, we bring the right tools, the right experience, and a whole lot of care to every project. We help you make the most of your land, with precision, integrity, and the kind of personalized service you only get from a family-run business. Let’s build something great—together.

"James was an amazing professional, he worked 10 hour days and delivered everything he promised. Already sent him a friend referral and will recommend to anyone."

Jay T on April 2025

Specializing in rural property development and land management We’re here to help whether you're breaking ground on your very first home or managing a large spread of land. From clearing and grading to site prep and infrastructure, we bring the right tools, the right experience, and a whole lot of care to every project. We help you make the most of your land, with precision, integrity, and the kind of personalized service you only get from a family-run business. Let’s build something great—together.

"James was an amazing professional, he worked 10 hour days and delivered everything he promised. Already sent him a friend referral and will recommend to anyone."

Jay T on April 2025


Locke excavating
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Locke excavating
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Taking on excavating jobs such as ditches, drains, electric and water lines, dirt removal, stump removal, demo and so on.... Call me up or shoot me a text. 814-599-1536 Thanks!! Insured

Taking on excavating jobs such as ditches, drains, electric and water lines, dirt removal, stump removal, demo and so on.... Call me up or shoot me a text. 814-599-1536 Thanks!! Insured


H. Snyder Contracting
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H. Snyder Contracting
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General Contractor Can provide all types of residential and commercial construction and remodeling services. Including dirt work, landscaping, and hardscaping also. 26 years experience and committed to fair pricing and detail to work.

General Contractor Can provide all types of residential and commercial construction and remodeling services. Including dirt work, landscaping, and hardscaping also. 26 years experience and committed to fair pricing and detail to work.


Red Ridge Contractors
187 Furry Dr
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Red Ridge Contractors
187 Furry Dr
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3 years of experience

Free Estimate, Basement, and Foundations, Septic install and repair, New site prep, Land clearing, lawn seeding, and Utilities

Free Estimate, Basement, and Foundations, Septic install and repair, New site prep, Land clearing, lawn seeding, and Utilities


S and m excavation
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S and m excavation
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We are a small family owned business specializing in land clearing and grading

We are a small family owned business specializing in land clearing and grading


317 Trucking and Excavation LLC
201 Poverty Hollow Rd
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317 Trucking and Excavation LLC
201 Poverty Hollow Rd
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

317 Excavation is a family run business. Our goal is to provide each customer in our community and surrounding areas with exceptional service. At 317 Excavation we pride ourselves in making your vision a reality.

"317 Excavation did an amazing job. They cleared the area for the pad. Made it level and hauled stone in for the concreting to be done. I would highly recommend them to anyone very easy to work with and flexible."

Aubrey M on April 2021

317 Excavation is a family run business. Our goal is to provide each customer in our community and surrounding areas with exceptional service. At 317 Excavation we pride ourselves in making your vision a reality.

"317 Excavation did an amazing job. They cleared the area for the pad. Made it level and hauled stone in for the concreting to be done. I would highly recommend them to anyone very easy to work with and flexible."

Aubrey M on April 2021


Elite Excavating Services
8855 PA-405
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Elite Excavating Services
8855 PA-405
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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.


S.L.E.C Shane's Logging, Excavating, & Clearing
268 Indian Creek Valley Rd
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S.L.E.C Shane's Logging, Excavating, & Clearing
268 Indian Creek Valley Rd
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30 years of experience

Our family has been in Logging, Landscaping, and Construction for 7 generations, that's over 130 years experience! We're the best in the business!

Our family has been in Logging, Landscaping, and Construction for 7 generations, that's over 130 years experience! We're the best in the business!



s&b construction & remodeling partnership
517 22nd Avenue
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s&b construction & remodeling partnership
517 22nd Avenue
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Free onsite estimate

We are a general construction and remodeling company. We specialize in roofing, siding' soft , facia any type of framing n structural work

We are a general construction and remodeling company. We specialize in roofing, siding' soft , facia any type of framing n structural work

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FAQs for excavation projects in Saxton, PA

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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