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Avatar for Cummings Plumbing & Excavating

Cummings Plumbing & Excavating

4.79(
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Cummings Plumbing & Excavating

4.79(
48
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
58 years of experience

Welcome to Cummings Plumbing & Excavating the leading plumbing & excavating specialists serving Lemont Furnace and the surrounding areas. With over 50 years of experience in projects ranging from plumbing to excavating we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"I would like to shout out to Cummings plumbing! Fast service, very professional, neat and very pleasant when speaking to them. I have already began to share his information with everyone. I would hire them again. Thank you again for getting things fixed for me even when the temps were like over 90 degrees. Thank you again. I was very, very grateful and pleased."

flo w on July 2025

Welcome to Cummings Plumbing & Excavating the leading plumbing & excavating specialists serving Lemont Furnace and the surrounding areas. With over 50 years of experience in projects ranging from plumbing to excavating we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"I would like to shout out to Cummings plumbing! Fast service, very professional, neat and very pleasant when speaking to them. I have already began to share his information with everyone. I would hire them again. Thank you again for getting things fixed for me even when the temps were like over 90 degrees. Thank you again. I was very, very grateful and pleased."

flo w on July 2025

Acme Plumbing Services, LLC

4.77(
39
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Acme Plumbing Services, LLC

4.77(
39
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Mike is a hard working, honest fellow. He is dependable and prompt. He will answer any questions you may have. For sure if we need any service in the future we will call on him again."

David A on February 2019

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Mike is a hard working, honest fellow. He is dependable and prompt. He will answer any questions you may have. For sure if we need any service in the future we will call on him again."

David A on February 2019

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Tom Patterson & Son General Contracting Company, LLC

5.00(
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Tom Patterson & Son General Contracting Company, LLC

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 years of experience

Tom Patterson & Son General Contracting, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very efficient and meticulous work would recommend again"

Krystle G on October 2023

Tom Patterson & Son General Contracting, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very efficient and meticulous work would recommend again"

Krystle G on October 2023

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Sloan Construction Company

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Sloan Construction Company

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38 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. Thank you for choosing Sloan Construction Inc

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. Thank you for choosing Sloan Construction Inc

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Keystone Basement Systems & Structural Repair Inc

4.40(
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Keystone Basement Systems & Structural Repair Inc

4.40(
280
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Customers say: Super punctual
23 years of experience

ARE YOU READY FOR A BETTER CONTRACTOR? Keystone Basement Systems is the leader in basement transformations, providing personalized, guaranteed solutions for water intrusion, foundation repairs and the creation of functional, beautiful living spaces. WE WILL NEVER PRESSURE YOU! If you are looking for a solution designed by the industry experts, we can help. GUARANTEE “We Warranty Our Systems, We Guarantee Your Satisfaction!”

"Select another company or hire someone to redo your driveway instead. It'll take 1/4 of the time to schedule, reschedule, and complete the project, and you won't have to deal with all the messes and damage they leave in their wake. While Keystone's sales team does a great job selling their leveling service, delivery and scheduling are abysmal. It takes months to schedule, followed by weeks of equipment failures and rescheduling. You'll also be cleaning up stains and messes left behind, reminding them of what has and hasn?t been done yet, as well as essential contracted items and processes that were skipped throughout. You can call and discuss the issues with the crew and management, but only if you can actually wade through all their random phone numbers and find someone willing to answer or return your calls. For tens of thousands of dollars, you expect a simple level of service, coordination, and professionalism that doesn't follow through from sales to crew. "

Katy L on September 2025

ARE YOU READY FOR A BETTER CONTRACTOR? Keystone Basement Systems is the leader in basement transformations, providing personalized, guaranteed solutions for water intrusion, foundation repairs and the creation of functional, beautiful living spaces. WE WILL NEVER PRESSURE YOU! If you are looking for a solution designed by the industry experts, we can help. GUARANTEE “We Warranty Our Systems, We Guarantee Your Satisfaction!”

"Select another company or hire someone to redo your driveway instead. It'll take 1/4 of the time to schedule, reschedule, and complete the project, and you won't have to deal with all the messes and damage they leave in their wake. While Keystone's sales team does a great job selling their leveling service, delivery and scheduling are abysmal. It takes months to schedule, followed by weeks of equipment failures and rescheduling. You'll also be cleaning up stains and messes left behind, reminding them of what has and hasn?t been done yet, as well as essential contracted items and processes that were skipped throughout. You can call and discuss the issues with the crew and management, but only if you can actually wade through all their random phone numbers and find someone willing to answer or return your calls. For tens of thousands of dollars, you expect a simple level of service, coordination, and professionalism that doesn't follow through from sales to crew. "

Katy L on September 2025

Premier Construction Services, LLC

4.45(
11
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Premier Construction Services, LLC

4.45(
11
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Customers say: True professional
22 years of experience

Our construction company is focused on new construction and major remodeling projects. Since there aren’t many green builders in the country today, we are flexible in the areas that we cater to. We take pride in not just developing land, but appreciating earth by using only eco-friendly products, materials and methods. Premier Construction Services, LLC is committed to building a sustainable residential and commercial site from the ground up.

"Home and changes are fine, but footer leaks and had to install sump pump and dehumidifier with full encap in crawl space. Also, builder didn’t use full dimensional lumber, but used ijoists without fire protection. Carried plastic gas line through the crawl space wall. Used 5x5 wooden piers to hold up my home instead of building block piers. Had to install jack posts to cover for this."

Kathy R on October 2022

Our construction company is focused on new construction and major remodeling projects. Since there aren’t many green builders in the country today, we are flexible in the areas that we cater to. We take pride in not just developing land, but appreciating earth by using only eco-friendly products, materials and methods. Premier Construction Services, LLC is committed to building a sustainable residential and commercial site from the ground up.

"Home and changes are fine, but footer leaks and had to install sump pump and dehumidifier with full encap in crawl space. Also, builder didn’t use full dimensional lumber, but used ijoists without fire protection. Carried plastic gas line through the crawl space wall. Used 5x5 wooden piers to hold up my home instead of building block piers. Had to install jack posts to cover for this."

Kathy R on October 2022

Perry Electric, LLC

4.70(
23
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Perry Electric, LLC

4.70(
23
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Customers say: Quick response
31 years of experience

Perry Electric & Contracting is a "self Perfoming" contractor. All categories listed are areas that we adept with and have a proven track record of quality performance. When you hire Perry Electric & contracting you can rest assured that the technicians who will be working at your home or business either works directly for Perry Electric or has a long standing relationship with us. Our rates are fair and our perfomance is beyond reproach.

Perry Electric & Contracting is a "self Perfoming" contractor. All categories listed are areas that we adept with and have a proven track record of quality performance. When you hire Perry Electric & contracting you can rest assured that the technicians who will be working at your home or business either works directly for Perry Electric or has a long standing relationship with us. Our rates are fair and our perfomance is beyond reproach.

Cautela Enterprises, LLC

5.00(
2
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Cautela Enterprises, LLC

5.00(
2
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Cautela Enterprises is a full service excavating contractor servicing the greater Pittsburgh area. No job is too big or too small for us to take on. 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!

"They did a good work."

Tim p on June 2020

Cautela Enterprises is a full service excavating contractor servicing the greater Pittsburgh area. No job is too big or too small for us to take on. 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!

"They did a good work."

Tim p on June 2020

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Haldeman's Construction

4.59(
17
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Haldeman's Construction

4.59(
17
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Customers say: Terrific value
18 years of experience

For many years I was a sub-contractor for a siding installation company. Over the years I began acquiring small jobs from relationships built during that time. I recently decided to venture out on my own and launched Haldeman’s Construction. Free estimates, licensed, insured, Over 17 years experience. Member of these reputable organizations are Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, Chambersburg Downtown Buy Local, Franklin County Landlord Association. Certifications & Licensing: Pennsylvania Attorney General Licensing, EPA Lead Paint Certification, Mic Starr Insurance.

"They were very professional, cleaned up after their work, and we are very happy with the outcome of the jobs that they did. The team does quality work and we would highly recommend them."

David B on September 2018

For many years I was a sub-contractor for a siding installation company. Over the years I began acquiring small jobs from relationships built during that time. I recently decided to venture out on my own and launched Haldeman’s Construction. Free estimates, licensed, insured, Over 17 years experience. Member of these reputable organizations are Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, Chambersburg Downtown Buy Local, Franklin County Landlord Association. Certifications & Licensing: Pennsylvania Attorney General Licensing, EPA Lead Paint Certification, Mic Starr Insurance.

"They were very professional, cleaned up after their work, and we are very happy with the outcome of the jobs that they did. The team does quality work and we would highly recommend them."

David B on September 2018

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5 Star Plumbing Inc

3.78(
9
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5 Star Plumbing Inc

3.78(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
13 years of experience

5 Star Plumbing is a family owned and operated company in Smithton Pennsylvania with over 20 years experience in both residential and commercial experience. 5 Star Plumbing is both licensed and insured. Phone answered 24 hours a day 7 days a week by the owner, to better handle your questions and concerns. At 5 Star Plumbing there are NO HIDDEN FEES, NO HOURLY CHARGES! Each customer gets the lowest flat rate for all their plumbing repairs, replacements, installations or any of our other services! Give us a call for all your plumbing needs!

"HE IS A ONE STAR NOT A FIVE STAR. MY EXPERIENCE WAS VERY POOR. JOSH GAVE ME A QUOTE TO DIG UP AND REPLACE SEWER. HE ONLY DUG UP AND REPLACED 10 FEET HE TOLD MY TOWN BOROUGH TOLD HIM HE COULD NOT DIG UP ACROSS THE STREET. TURNS OUT HE NEVER SPOKE TO THE BOROUGH HE LIED TO ME. HE BUSTED MY GAS LINE AND WATER LINE THEN CHARGED ME TO FIX THEM. NOT TO MENTION HE WAY OVER CHARGED ME FROM WHAT HIS QUOTE WAS WITH ONLY DOING A QUATER OF THE JOB. THEN HE REFUSED TO GIVE ME A WARRENTY. I WOULD NEVER USE OR RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE."

Brenda Z on November 2022

5 Star Plumbing is a family owned and operated company in Smithton Pennsylvania with over 20 years experience in both residential and commercial experience. 5 Star Plumbing is both licensed and insured. Phone answered 24 hours a day 7 days a week by the owner, to better handle your questions and concerns. At 5 Star Plumbing there are NO HIDDEN FEES, NO HOURLY CHARGES! Each customer gets the lowest flat rate for all their plumbing repairs, replacements, installations or any of our other services! Give us a call for all your plumbing needs!

"HE IS A ONE STAR NOT A FIVE STAR. MY EXPERIENCE WAS VERY POOR. JOSH GAVE ME A QUOTE TO DIG UP AND REPLACE SEWER. HE ONLY DUG UP AND REPLACED 10 FEET HE TOLD MY TOWN BOROUGH TOLD HIM HE COULD NOT DIG UP ACROSS THE STREET. TURNS OUT HE NEVER SPOKE TO THE BOROUGH HE LIED TO ME. HE BUSTED MY GAS LINE AND WATER LINE THEN CHARGED ME TO FIX THEM. NOT TO MENTION HE WAY OVER CHARGED ME FROM WHAT HIS QUOTE WAS WITH ONLY DOING A QUATER OF THE JOB. THEN HE REFUSED TO GIVE ME A WARRENTY. I WOULD NEVER USE OR RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE."

Brenda Z on November 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

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.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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