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Avatar for Wallingford Builders, LLC
Wallingford Builders, LLC
4.6(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Tafton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They stand behind their product."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JMH Hands for Hire, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Tafton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"On a Sunday we had a substantial leak from the bathroom upstairs into the dining room downstairs at our house. We called a company who referred us to JMH HANDS FOR HIRE. They arrived in a couple hours to repair the broken pipe. Since then they are working on other projects. They very hardworking, professional, always respond in a timely manner and reasonable with pricing. We have been fortunate to have found them. Trust is everything."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shernce Services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Tafton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a fully insured excavating, landscaping and demolition contractor looking to serve all your needs.

Response time1 day
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All Phases Contracting
4.8(
29
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Tafton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job and suggestions for materials/reliable honest experienced personable/rebuilt injured house/roof to be stronger than original build/did beautiful tile work on shower"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DMS Excavation and Retaining Wall
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Tafton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Dave to remove some ballast and dirt from a staged testing area we had set up to test switch machines here at Amtrak. They arrived on time and completed the job ahead of schedule despite some unforeseen obstacles. Highly recommend."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gilroy Northeast, Inc.
4.3(
54
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Tafton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Company was excellant from customer service to perforance of the job. They had prompt resonse to request to quote the job and gave recommendation for a job they could not do. They showed up ontome to do the work and they did a GREAT job."
NEW TECHO BLOC PATIO
Retaining Wall
Outdoor Fire Pit and Patio Concept
NEW BEAUTIFUL PATIO
Patio

+20

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Van Der Stad Drain Cleaning And Plumbing - Halaman Utama Facebook
4.6(
28
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Tafton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I ended up contacting the previous contractor per their suggestion due to existing warranty on pump. I will use them if I don’t get the original company to fix the problem correctly. Sometimes the best fix is the advice from a skilled contractor."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Gotta Go Septic
4.4(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Tafton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Provider responded to call right away.   We have had them come out on several occasions and they come when scheduled, provide only the service needed, and charges are reasonable.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

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