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L Davis Excavating

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L Davis Excavating

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Free onsite estimate

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Luke is really talented. He follows thru on his promises. I am an architect and work w lots of different contractors. I highly recommend him. "

Alan _ on May 2025

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Luke is really talented. He follows thru on his promises. I am an architect and work w lots of different contractors. I highly recommend him. "

Alan _ on May 2025


Lombardo Trucking & Excavating

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Lombardo Trucking & Excavating

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37 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Lombardo & Excavating Inc, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Lombardo & Excavating Inc, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.


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JTA Masonry LLC

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JTA Masonry LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 10 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They arrived on time on the day specified. They were courteous enough and completed the work promptly. Only drawback was a bit too pricey in my opinion."

Don R on January 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 10 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They arrived on time on the day specified. They were courteous enough and completed the work promptly. Only drawback was a bit too pricey in my opinion."

Don R on January 2022


Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc.

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Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
34 years of experience

Serving All Your Plumbing, Heating & Cooling needs in N.E. PA Thanks for the interest in Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc. We offer the most advanced technology from dispatch to billing to insure you receive the most prompt and reliable service available. Why not give us a call?

"Charged me $475 dollars for a bottom of the line toilet selling in Home Depot for $119. Didn't connect a tube from the valve to the overflow pipe."

Jerome L on September 2014

Serving All Your Plumbing, Heating & Cooling needs in N.E. PA Thanks for the interest in Wayne J. Pisanchyn, Inc. We offer the most advanced technology from dispatch to billing to insure you receive the most prompt and reliable service available. Why not give us a call?

"Charged me $475 dollars for a bottom of the line toilet selling in Home Depot for $119. Didn't connect a tube from the valve to the overflow pipe."

Jerome L on September 2014


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JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC

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JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
15 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

At JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC, 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 start to 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.

"Jonathan provides excellent communication prior to & during the project. He coordinates with other professionals as needed to complete his projects such as landscaping, as was needed in our case. A shout out to Tony Angeli & his crew for their landscaping layout & skills. In our case, Jonathan not only had to tear out a significant amount of old shrubbery & dispose of it, but did minor regrading, provided a French drain with tie-ins to our downspouts, & provided a finished landscape project with a very impressive finished project. Another shout out to his dad, John, who worked side by side with Jonathan on our project. This crew is very impressive, hard-working, and determined to satisfy every need of their customer. I cannot recommend them more highly. Thank you to all involved in our project!"

MARK E on July 2025

At JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC, 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 start to 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.

"Jonathan provides excellent communication prior to & during the project. He coordinates with other professionals as needed to complete his projects such as landscaping, as was needed in our case. A shout out to Tony Angeli & his crew for their landscaping layout & skills. In our case, Jonathan not only had to tear out a significant amount of old shrubbery & dispose of it, but did minor regrading, provided a French drain with tie-ins to our downspouts, & provided a finished landscape project with a very impressive finished project. Another shout out to his dad, John, who worked side by side with Jonathan on our project. This crew is very impressive, hard-working, and determined to satisfy every need of their customer. I cannot recommend them more highly. Thank you to all involved in our project!"

MARK E on July 2025


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Karp Excavating Ltd.

5.00(
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Karp Excavating Ltd.

5.00(
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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Karp Excavating did a super job clearing some land for us. Installed a driveway and leveled a pad site for a pole barn. They were timely and professional. We were very happy with the work. The barn started and I needed stone. I called and with in 1 hour I had two triaxle loads of stone. Zoe the dog was also there. She is the project manager. Haha"

Jeffrey B on March 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Karp Excavating did a super job clearing some land for us. Installed a driveway and leveled a pad site for a pole barn. They were timely and professional. We were very happy with the work. The barn started and I needed stone. I called and with in 1 hour I had two triaxle loads of stone. Zoe the dog was also there. She is the project manager. Haha"

Jeffrey B on March 2025


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Salazar Construction & Excavation LLC

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Salazar Construction & Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

You can also call us today at: (570) 983-5553 English and Spanish 10+ years of experience! Salazar Construction & Excavation has built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. We service both residential and commercial properties. We give you the peace of mind you need to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Great they did my water and seeer lines"

Tom R on April 2025

You can also call us today at: (570) 983-5553 English and Spanish 10+ years of experience! Salazar Construction & Excavation has built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. We service both residential and commercial properties. We give you the peace of mind you need to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Great they did my water and seeer lines"

Tom R on April 2025


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Halo Environmental Solutions

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Halo Environmental Solutions

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174 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

Halo Environmental Solutions offers a variety of Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and drain service as a means to help clients in rural northeastern Pennsylvania better enjoy their properties and lives. We strive to offer unmatched service of the highest quality in Clarks Summit, Greentown, Lakewood, Waymart, Lake Ariel, PA, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of pump services including repair and replacements. Halo Environmental Solutions offers a wide range of services so we can maximize the benefits of having a one stop shop for all things related to your sewer & water line.

Halo Environmental Solutions offers a variety of Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and drain service as a means to help clients in rural northeastern Pennsylvania better enjoy their properties and lives. We strive to offer unmatched service of the highest quality in Clarks Summit, Greentown, Lakewood, Waymart, Lake Ariel, PA, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of pump services including repair and replacements. Halo Environmental Solutions offers a wide range of services so we can maximize the benefits of having a one stop shop for all things related to your sewer & water line.


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Mele excavating

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Mele excavating

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19 years of experience

Specializing in lot clearing, stump removal,pad prep, driveways/walkways, pre-cast pier installation, pools, topsoiling, soil conditioning,retaining walls, foundations, perimeter drains, storm drains, swales, privacy berms, water and sewer laterals, septic tank /drain field/leach field installation and much more! Fully insured, offering quality work at a honest price.

Specializing in lot clearing, stump removal,pad prep, driveways/walkways, pre-cast pier installation, pools, topsoiling, soil conditioning,retaining walls, foundations, perimeter drains, storm drains, swales, privacy berms, water and sewer laterals, septic tank /drain field/leach field installation and much more! Fully insured, offering quality work at a honest price.


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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. 

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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