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Snydco Mechanical Services

59 Main Street
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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.


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J&R Excavating Services LLC

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

20 Covered Bridge Road
5.00(
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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




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Jason Excavating

5.00(
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Jason Excavating

5.00(
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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


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Poletti Excavating

55 Railroad Street
5.00(
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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


"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



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Rogers Paving

10446 Mountain Rd
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Rogers Paving

10446 Mountain Rd
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are Rogers Paving & Construction. Family owned. We are the driveway specialists. With over 30+ years of combined experience in paving and excavation, we have the experience for your next driveway or paving project. We provide free driveway estimates in the Grantville, Lebanon, Jonestown, Palmyra, and Hershey PA area.

"They were amazing The guy driving the little digger was a ninja with that thing Awesome job"

Mary S on May 2021

We are Rogers Paving & Construction. Family owned. We are the driveway specialists. With over 30+ years of combined experience in paving and excavation, we have the experience for your next driveway or paving project. We provide free driveway estimates in the Grantville, Lebanon, Jonestown, Palmyra, and Hershey PA area.

"They were amazing The guy driving the little digger was a ninja with that thing Awesome job"

Mary S on May 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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