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*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in State College, PA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.
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Last update on December 13, 2025
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Auman's Handyman Services
Auman's Handyman Services
Customers say: Terrific value
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate
Auman's Handyman Service 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. Contact information for Brian Auman Phone Number: (814) 360 - 3592 Email: [email protected].
"Hired Brian to wash and restain a deck and then do some drywall patching and track lighting bulb replacement and other minor things. Always showed up on time, did great work. Professional and courteous. Fair prices. Would recommend his services. Very pleased."
Theresa I on August 2025
Auman's Handyman Service 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. Contact information for Brian Auman Phone Number: (814) 360 - 3592 Email: [email protected].
"Hired Brian to wash and restain a deck and then do some drywall patching and track lighting bulb replacement and other minor things. Always showed up on time, did great work. Professional and courteous. Fair prices. Would recommend his services. Very pleased."
Theresa I on August 2025
Stemler Services LLC
Stemler Services LLC
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Stemler Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"Jackson was amazing to work with. His prices were fair and he accomplished the work quickly and without any delays. He replaced our mulch with stone and finished our path. It looks amazing! We will definitely call him for our next project. "
Stephanie B on August 2025
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Stemler Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"Jackson was amazing to work with. His prices were fair and he accomplished the work quickly and without any delays. He replaced our mulch with stone and finished our path. It looks amazing! We will definitely call him for our next project. "
Stephanie B on August 2025
Capital Improvements
Capital Improvements
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience
Capital Improvements is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Excellent communications throughout the entire process, great folks to work with, project turned out way better than I imagined at a very fair price. will have them back for additional work."
John B on September 2018
Capital Improvements is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Excellent communications throughout the entire process, great folks to work with, project turned out way better than I imagined at a very fair price. will have them back for additional work."
John B on September 2018
Dirtworks by Johnston, LLC
Dirtworks by Johnston, LLC
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience
Dirtworks by Johnston, LLC is your local excavation and demolition contractor in Blair, Centre and surrounding counties. Our vision at DirtWorks, is to provide our clients with total satisfaction and superior quality on each project. It is our desire that the first project we complete for you, makes you a lifelong customer. We want to be the company you tell others about! Check out our website at www.dirtworksbyjohnston.com to see pictures and videos of some of the projects we completed.
"They were very professional and got to my brush hogging job right away. They responded very quickly and did a fantastic job. Highly recommended."
Elizabeth H on July 2021
Dirtworks by Johnston, LLC is your local excavation and demolition contractor in Blair, Centre and surrounding counties. Our vision at DirtWorks, is to provide our clients with total satisfaction and superior quality on each project. It is our desire that the first project we complete for you, makes you a lifelong customer. We want to be the company you tell others about! Check out our website at www.dirtworksbyjohnston.com to see pictures and videos of some of the projects we completed.
"They were very professional and got to my brush hogging job right away. They responded very quickly and did a fantastic job. Highly recommended."
Elizabeth H on July 2021
TCK land services LLC
TCK land services LLC
1 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 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. Call us today!
"Good people skills, easy to work with, professional workmanship."
Dan M on February 2025
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. Call us today!
"Good people skills, easy to work with, professional workmanship."
Dan M on February 2025
Moore Contracting, LLC
Moore Contracting, LLC
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience
Moore Contracting, LLC, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We have over 25 years of experience. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take 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.
"I found Joe be honest and with a high amount of integrity. I highly recommend him. I was very pleased with his work and will hire him again if need be."
Bart S on September 2018
Moore Contracting, LLC, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We have over 25 years of experience. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take 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.
"I found Joe be honest and with a high amount of integrity. I highly recommend him. I was very pleased with his work and will hire him again if need be."
Bart S on September 2018
D&M Services
D&M Services
5 years of experience
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.
"I recently hired D&M Tree Service to remove a large oak tree that fell across my yard. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless and professional. Daniel provided a fair and honest estimate the same day I called, and his team arrived promptly on the scheduled day. Despite the snow and cold temperatures on February 15th, they were efficient and worked quickly, removing the tree and cleaning up all the debris. They even went the extra mile and disposed of patio furniture that was damaged by the tree. I was very impressed with their professionalism, attention to detail, and overall work ethic. I highly recommend D&M Tree Service for any tree removal needs in DuBois."
Edward N on February 2025
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.
"I recently hired D&M Tree Service to remove a large oak tree that fell across my yard. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless and professional. Daniel provided a fair and honest estimate the same day I called, and his team arrived promptly on the scheduled day. Despite the snow and cold temperatures on February 15th, they were efficient and worked quickly, removing the tree and cleaning up all the debris. They even went the extra mile and disposed of patio furniture that was damaged by the tree. I was very impressed with their professionalism, attention to detail, and overall work ethic. I highly recommend D&M Tree Service for any tree removal needs in DuBois."
Edward N on February 2025
Terratrek Excavation Services
Terratrek Excavation Services
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate
Terratrek Excavation Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of this business. I uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. My distinction is the quality of service I bring to my customers. Accurate knowledge of my trade combined with ability is what makes me a true professional. Above all, I am watchful of my customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of my business. Terratrek Excavations Services has been dedicated to providing exceptional excavation services with a focus on precision, integrity, and customer satisfaction. From grading and trench work to demolition and utility preparation, we handle every project with the utmost care.
Terratrek Excavation Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of this business. I uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. My distinction is the quality of service I bring to my customers. Accurate knowledge of my trade combined with ability is what makes me a true professional. Above all, I am watchful of my customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of my business. Terratrek Excavations Services has been dedicated to providing exceptional excavation services with a focus on precision, integrity, and customer satisfaction. From grading and trench work to demolition and utility preparation, we handle every project with the utmost care.
Basements Love Us Inc
Basements Love Us Inc
Customers say: Super punctual
Free onsite estimate
We are a family owned & operated business providing Basement Waterproofing, Mold Remediation, Structural Repairs and Crawl Space Encapsulation to the New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware area. We have over 20 years of combined experience, and are fully licensed and insured in both New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. We strive for excellence and are proud to offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We look forward to helping your family today! Secondary Address: 5211 Arendell Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.
"job was done in a timely manner, however was not done in a professional workman like manner, Which the contract states it would be done. When the estimator came he explained what would be done to eliminate water issue. When we asked how does water get removed outside and how they would undermine stairs and walls he simple stated the installers will go over that with you when they come. The installers said they would be channeling under the step and walls, which are only 2 1/2 inch walls. The last step was also a simple channel as well. More time consuming perhaps, when you charge $3000.00 more than another contractor, homeowners are believing they are getting a professional job! They cut her stair runner instead of peeling it back so it could be glued back down. she needs replace whole runner now and company could care less including there estimator! sheetrock replacement also more expensive because took a hammer to the walls instead of saw zall,nice straight lines! also have photos."
mark h on September 2025
We are a family owned & operated business providing Basement Waterproofing, Mold Remediation, Structural Repairs and Crawl Space Encapsulation to the New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware area. We have over 20 years of combined experience, and are fully licensed and insured in both New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. We strive for excellence and are proud to offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We look forward to helping your family today! Secondary Address: 5211 Arendell Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114.
"job was done in a timely manner, however was not done in a professional workman like manner, Which the contract states it would be done. When the estimator came he explained what would be done to eliminate water issue. When we asked how does water get removed outside and how they would undermine stairs and walls he simple stated the installers will go over that with you when they come. The installers said they would be channeling under the step and walls, which are only 2 1/2 inch walls. The last step was also a simple channel as well. More time consuming perhaps, when you charge $3000.00 more than another contractor, homeowners are believing they are getting a professional job! They cut her stair runner instead of peeling it back so it could be glued back down. she needs replace whole runner now and company could care less including there estimator! sheetrock replacement also more expensive because took a hammer to the walls instead of saw zall,nice straight lines! also have photos."
mark h on September 2025
Alex's Proscape LLC
Alex's Proscape LLC
Customers say: True professional
23 years of experience
Alex's Proscape, LLC is a customer focused landscape company located in State College, Pennsylvania. Alex’s Proscape, LLC provides a full line of landscaping/lawncare and snow removal services for both residential and commercial properties.
"The business engages in shady billing practices. They say they mowed the lawn when the lawn did not need mowing at all. They say they did a "double cut" when the grass was barely 2 inches in height. When we complain, the staff is rude and comes across as racist. Based on our experience, we would not recommend hiring Alex's Proscape for lawn care. We will not renew our contract."
Fiona F on December 2019
Alex's Proscape, LLC is a customer focused landscape company located in State College, Pennsylvania. Alex’s Proscape, LLC provides a full line of landscaping/lawncare and snow removal services for both residential and commercial properties.
"The business engages in shady billing practices. They say they mowed the lawn when the lawn did not need mowing at all. They say they did a "double cut" when the grass was barely 2 inches in height. When we complain, the staff is rude and comes across as racist. Based on our experience, we would not recommend hiring Alex's Proscape for lawn care. We will not renew our contract."
Fiona F on December 2019
FAQs for excavation projects in State College, PA
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
The State College, PA homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
If you’re building a new home, you might need to consider the cost of digging out a basement. Use this pricing guide to get an estimate for the project.
Digging a trench is usually the first step in a larger home project. Our trenching cost calculator breaks down the factors that affect the price tag of this job.
If you need to dig a trench, you might be tempted to do it yourself instead of hiring a pro. So, how much does it cost to rent a trencher? Let’s break it down.
A residential trencher will dig 1 foot to 6 feet deep, depending on the machine. Learn how deep a trencher will dig and which trencher to use.
Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s longer than it is wide. Here’s what you need to know about trenching—including doing it safely.
Planning a yard project? Know when to call 811 to keep you safe while avoiding expensive damage to underground utilities.
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