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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Swissvale - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Fazio Excavating LLC
Fazio Excavating LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Swissvale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Fazio excavating is remarkable. Incredibly responsive and conscientious about doing things right. This team goes above and beyond. Easy to see they take pride in their work. Very courteous and efficient. Highly recommend!"
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Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Hepp Landscaping
Hepp Landscaping
4.9(
76
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Swissvale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Brandon to remove some dead perennials and re-design the front yard landscape. He provided lots of options and recommendations within our budget for shrubs and trees. The installation was timely and we are very happy with the results. The yard looks amazing!"
Response time1 day
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for VP Excavating Services LLC
VP Excavating Services LLC
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Swissvale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"VP Excavating did an outstanding job on our property! From start to finish, their preparation and clearing work was done with precision, efficiency, and professionalism. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right, and it truly shows. Highly recommend them for anyone needing quality excavation work!"
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Culvert pipe install
Culvert pipe install
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Summit Outdoor Services LLC
Summit Outdoor Services LLC
4.8(
17
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Swissvale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had Summit Outdoor Services tear down an old patio wall that was crumbling and replace with a Versa-Lok block wall. Seth and Anthony arrived within the timeframe that was indicated, and they made quick work of the teardown and install. The new wall is an absolute stunner, and I am so pleased with the end result!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
G. Horvath Plumbing
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Swissvale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Previous homeowner left us with a mess and we needed new gas lines installed in our house. Gary did an awesome job on everything. He explained why certain things couldn’t be repaired, installed all new properly rated pipe, and rerouted everything so that it was more efficient and it looks clean and tidy. Highly recommend"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
C&W Works, Inc.
3.7(
95
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Swissvale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The repairs made to our septic system were of the highest quality. Every detail was met at a fair price. T he workers were very knowledgeable. We are very satisfied and would recommend C&W Works for this service"
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Patterson Custom Concrete
Patterson Custom Concrete
5.0(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Swissvale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Patterson evaluated the project and scheduled the work promptly. His crew worked efficiently, with care and attention to details. Mr. Patterson was on site to direct the work. The cost was reasonable, and I was very pleased with the outcome."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
J&D.S Landscaping and Services
4.6(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Swissvale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \n

31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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