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Last update on October 04, 2025

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MALCO LANDSCAPE INC

3715 Derry St., Suite B
4.33(
6
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•Approved Pro

MALCO LANDSCAPE INC

3715 Derry St., Suite B
4.33(
6
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
237 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Landscaping is our specialty, and we know how to make your property look exceptional according to your specific design preferences. Don't hesitate on accentuating the uniqueness of your residential, commercial, or industrial landscape. Call now for your FREE design estimate!

"I had a concrete patio installed, and I love it. Malco landscape is a very professional company from start to finish. I was kept up-to-date on everything as needed. The process was very seamless and Bob was wonderful to work with. I would recommend Malco landscape to anyone!!!"

Nikki C on April 2025

Landscaping is our specialty, and we know how to make your property look exceptional according to your specific design preferences. Don't hesitate on accentuating the uniqueness of your residential, commercial, or industrial landscape. Call now for your FREE design estimate!

"I had a concrete patio installed, and I love it. Malco landscape is a very professional company from start to finish. I was kept up-to-date on everything as needed. The process was very seamless and Bob was wonderful to work with. I would recommend Malco landscape to anyone!!!"

Nikki C on April 2025

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Snydco Mechanical Services

59 Main Street
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Snydco Mechanical Services

59 Main Street
New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all of your heating, cooling and plumbing needs.. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Please contact us for a free in-home evaluation and estimate.

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all of your heating, cooling and plumbing needs.. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Please contact us for a free in-home evaluation and estimate.

Hutchinson Excavating, Inc.

1176 Pennsy Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Hutchinson Excavating, Inc.

1176 Pennsy Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 the start to the 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.

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 the start to the 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.

J&R Excavating Services LLC

20 Covered Bridge Road
5.00(
4
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J&R Excavating Services LLC

20 Covered Bridge Road
5.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

J&R has been in the excavation field since 2011. We specialize in, sewer and water line repairs, storm water run off, drain fields, grading, footings, sidewalk pouring ,demolition, shed pads, material hauling, driveway repair and installation. Anything excavating, we will be able to accommodate.

"Excellent from start to finish. 100% recommend for all excavation needs"

Ryan C on December 2024

J&R has been in the excavation field since 2011. We specialize in, sewer and water line repairs, storm water run off, drain fields, grading, footings, sidewalk pouring ,demolition, shed pads, material hauling, driveway repair and installation. Anything excavating, we will be able to accommodate.

"Excellent from start to finish. 100% recommend for all excavation needs"

Ryan C on December 2024

Prime Home HVAC

52 Grumbacher Road
4.95(
19
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Prime Home HVAC

52 Grumbacher Road
4.95(
19
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

You can call the office at 717-478-1203 or text us at 717-462-7855 With over 20 years of experience here to help you with Residential HVAC Service and Install, Water Conditioning and EV Charger Installation.

"Great crew! I still have them coming around to perform seasonal check ups."

Evan V on January 2025

You can call the office at 717-478-1203 or text us at 717-462-7855 With over 20 years of experience here to help you with Residential HVAC Service and Install, Water Conditioning and EV Charger Installation.

"Great crew! I still have them coming around to perform seasonal check ups."

Evan V on January 2025

First State Ponds and Fountains

705 A Street
4.73(
15
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First State Ponds and Fountains

705 A Street
4.73(
15
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Erik from First State Ponds, and I can't recommend him enough. Erik traveled all the way from Delaware to Maryland to service my pond, which was having persistent issues with murky water. Before connecting with Erik, I had already been advised by another company to purchase a specific filter and pump. Thankfully, I found First State Ponds just in time. Erik took the time to explain that while the recommended filter might clear my water, it would require constant maintenance. He suggested a different filter and a stronger pump, but he was also willing to install the one I had already purchased if I preferred. After some consideration, I decided to take his advice and returned the original filter to have him install his recommended system. After struggling with murky water all summer, l admit, I was a bit skeptical. I wasn't sure that anything would truly work. But Erik's recommendation exceeded even his own predictions. Within just two days, the water was crystal clear! I didn't really think that was possible. There were a few challenges during installation and I admit this was 100% due to a few things I had set up prior to meeting Erik. But he handled them seamlessly, troubleshooting as needed. For the issues that couldn't be addressed that day, Erik provided me with helpful suggestions on how to finish the job myself. While I initially found the price a little high, after seeing the fantastic results, answering my many questions (including a few the following day), and delivering on everything he promised, I can confidently say he earned every cent. If you're looking for quality service, prompt responses, and impressive results, I highly recommend First State Ponds. Erik and his team are truly top-notch."

Q S on September 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Erik from First State Ponds, and I can't recommend him enough. Erik traveled all the way from Delaware to Maryland to service my pond, which was having persistent issues with murky water. Before connecting with Erik, I had already been advised by another company to purchase a specific filter and pump. Thankfully, I found First State Ponds just in time. Erik took the time to explain that while the recommended filter might clear my water, it would require constant maintenance. He suggested a different filter and a stronger pump, but he was also willing to install the one I had already purchased if I preferred. After some consideration, I decided to take his advice and returned the original filter to have him install his recommended system. After struggling with murky water all summer, l admit, I was a bit skeptical. I wasn't sure that anything would truly work. But Erik's recommendation exceeded even his own predictions. Within just two days, the water was crystal clear! I didn't really think that was possible. There were a few challenges during installation and I admit this was 100% due to a few things I had set up prior to meeting Erik. But he handled them seamlessly, troubleshooting as needed. For the issues that couldn't be addressed that day, Erik provided me with helpful suggestions on how to finish the job myself. While I initially found the price a little high, after seeing the fantastic results, answering my many questions (including a few the following day), and delivering on everything he promised, I can confidently say he earned every cent. If you're looking for quality service, prompt responses, and impressive results, I highly recommend First State Ponds. Erik and his team are truly top-notch."

Q S on September 2025

Jason Excavating

5.00(
4
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Jason Excavating

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Jason Excavating is highly skilled and talented to safely and efficiently manage and achieve your site transformation needs. So, you can rest assured that your project will be accurately executed. While in the process of heading for your projects satisfying end results, Jason Excavating takes care to proceed persistently with safety mindedness, all the while keeping your site shipshape. Jason Excavating is committed to excellence in communication, relationships, quality of work, and every aspect of our business, hence, The Golden Standard. Truth, justice, and accountability defines the standard of integrity and honesty that we uphold. Bringing to our customers quality service through realistic knowledge of our trade and our experienced abilities are what makes us true professionals. Striving to be attentive to our clients concerns and looking out for their welfare are the foundational pillars of our business.

"We hired Jason for a HUGE project at our house this past September. He went above & beyond & exceeded all of our expectations. Our house was literally overgrown with both mature & young trees & our entire yard was out of control. My husband & I are still talking about the great job he did, & our neighbors are also impressed with his work. He also took down a garage that had partially caved in without any issues. He estimated 2 weeks but did it all in 7! He removed everything for us too including old concrete steps that we have since replaced. Words cannot describe how thrilled we are with his work! Some of the fully grown trees were tight against the house, & he removed them without touching the house. We have a smaller area that we will be addressing in the next 2 years & are already planning to hire Jason. In fact, we hired him again in November to make pads for 2 sheds. He did that in less than a day and it was PERFECT!! We highly recommend Jason Excavating!"

Carol H on December 2024

Jason Excavating is highly skilled and talented to safely and efficiently manage and achieve your site transformation needs. So, you can rest assured that your project will be accurately executed. While in the process of heading for your projects satisfying end results, Jason Excavating takes care to proceed persistently with safety mindedness, all the while keeping your site shipshape. Jason Excavating is committed to excellence in communication, relationships, quality of work, and every aspect of our business, hence, The Golden Standard. Truth, justice, and accountability defines the standard of integrity and honesty that we uphold. Bringing to our customers quality service through realistic knowledge of our trade and our experienced abilities are what makes us true professionals. Striving to be attentive to our clients concerns and looking out for their welfare are the foundational pillars of our business.

"We hired Jason for a HUGE project at our house this past September. He went above & beyond & exceeded all of our expectations. Our house was literally overgrown with both mature & young trees & our entire yard was out of control. My husband & I are still talking about the great job he did, & our neighbors are also impressed with his work. He also took down a garage that had partially caved in without any issues. He estimated 2 weeks but did it all in 7! He removed everything for us too including old concrete steps that we have since replaced. Words cannot describe how thrilled we are with his work! Some of the fully grown trees were tight against the house, & he removed them without touching the house. We have a smaller area that we will be addressing in the next 2 years & are already planning to hire Jason. In fact, we hired him again in November to make pads for 2 sheds. He did that in less than a day and it was PERFECT!! We highly recommend Jason Excavating!"

Carol H on December 2024

Poletti Excavating

55 Railroad Street
5.00(
8
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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

Silt fences should be trenched 8 to 12 inches deep to prevent sediment-filled water from escaping underneath. It also helps to anchor the fence during wet, windy weather. The silt fence fabric often has a red line to indicate the depth for digging. A good contractor will be familiar with the guidelines and regulations.

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