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Avatar for Karp Excavating Ltd.
Karp Excavating Ltd.
5.0(
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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"
Response time12 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greg Grant Enterprises LLC
5.0(
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From pricing to performance and completion Greg was a pleasure working with the entire project. I would highly recommend them. My project with Greg was not only complicated but also a very tight schedule to accommodate a back yard party . Greg was certainly up for the challenge and got us complete on time!"
Excavation
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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JTA Masonry LLC
4.4(
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We hired JT Masonry to build a retaining wall, sidewalks, a basketball court, and to complete stamped concrete around our pool. Their work was simply stellar! They are very precise in all aspects, and worked extremely hard to make sure we were pleased with everything. They showed up on time everyday, we re very respectful, and left everything in the yard very tidy. We get many compliments about all of our concrete work from the many neighbors in our development. I would not hesitate to recommend JT Masonry to anyone. They will love the results as much as we do, I m sure!"
Concrete driveway
brick porch
porch complete
concrete patio
concrtete patio

+5

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
JD GroundWorx, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The contractor was very professional. He had the correct equipment to do the job. His crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. He worked through to completion and met my deadline quite efficiently. They did a good job. I will hire the crew again when I need excavation services."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lawn lovers landscaping
New to Angi

Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

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I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY, \n

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S & L Superior Land Management LLC
New to Angi

Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!

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Personal Touch Landscaping Inc
New to Angi

Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our reliable and professional team of experts have over 30 years of experience and can provide a range of services for your entire property. Year-round landscaping, design and maintenance will keep your property looking great! We provide a variety of services ranging from your everyday lawn maintenance to snow removal in the winter. We also provide hardscaping services like custom stone walls and retaining walls, decking, sidewalks, etc. Anything you need, we can do!

Finished Wall
New Steps
New set of Steps
Stone Wall
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Murf and Machine
5.0(
8
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a tree cut down a few years ago and never had the stump removed. It was out of the ground about 2 feet. We hired Murf and Machine to have it removed with a backhoe. It was a stubborn stump, it took him around 3-4 hours to get it out of the ground and then moved out of the way to another part of our property. This was fun to watch. We recommend Murf and Machine."
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River before 1
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River after 1

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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