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*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Tafton, 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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Avatar for Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC

Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC

4.85(
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Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC

4.85(
99
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC. We can take care of all your needs from removal, replacement, and installation of fuel tanks. With many years in the industry, you can expect professionalism and experience. Call today for a consultation.

"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025

Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC. We can take care of all your needs from removal, replacement, and installation of fuel tanks. With many years in the industry, you can expect professionalism and experience. Call today for a consultation.

"Avoid this company at all costs. I hired them in Sept 2024 to replace oil tanks, and while they arrived on time, the installation was reckless?they cut through two floor joists instead of properly routing the fill line, compromising my home's structural integrity. They dismissed my concerns and promised a repair that never happened. Even if they had, it would only matter if it passed a home inspection. I?m now facing costly repairs, zero accountability, and the worst service I?ve ever experienced. Don't let Sal or his crew near your home."

Jeremy G on October 2025

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Wallingford Builders, LLC

5.00(
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Wallingford Builders, LLC

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

Wallingford Builders, LLC is your professional choice for your next home improvement or building project. Call us today, for a free estimate or with any questions you may have. We can't wait for you to begin to enjoy the beauty and comfort of your new home. Thank you for your interest.

"he is the best always thinks of the buyer"

Robert N on February 2021

Wallingford Builders, LLC is your professional choice for your next home improvement or building project. Call us today, for a free estimate or with any questions you may have. We can't wait for you to begin to enjoy the beauty and comfort of your new home. Thank you for your interest.

"he is the best always thinks of the buyer"

Robert N on February 2021

JMH Hands for Hire, LLC

5.00(
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JMH Hands for Hire, LLC

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JMH Hands for Hire, LLC is a full-service residential renovation company specializing in major home transformations that elevate lifestyle and property value. We bring new life to outdated spaces through expert craftsmanship, innovative design, and high-quality materials. Whether it's a whole-home remodel, kitchen and bath renovation, basement finishing, or custom additions, our team works closely with homeowners to turn their vision into reality.

"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."

inder s on July 2025

JMH Hands for Hire, LLC is a full-service residential renovation company specializing in major home transformations that elevate lifestyle and property value. We bring new life to outdated spaces through expert craftsmanship, innovative design, and high-quality materials. Whether it's a whole-home remodel, kitchen and bath renovation, basement finishing, or custom additions, our team works closely with homeowners to turn their vision into reality.

"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."

inder s on July 2025

L Davis Excavating

5.00(
1
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L Davis Excavating

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Luke is really talented. He follows thru on his promises. I am an architect and work w lots of different contractors. I highly recommend him. "

alan _ on May 2025

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Luke is really talented. He follows thru on his promises. I am an architect and work w lots of different contractors. I highly recommend him. "

alan _ on May 2025

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Halo Environmental Solutions

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Halo Environmental Solutions

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
27 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Halo Environmental Solutions offers a variety of Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and drain service as a means to help clients in rural northeastern Pennsylvania better enjoy their properties and lives. We strive to offer unmatched service of the highest quality in Clarks Summit, Greentown, Lakewood, Waymart, Lake Ariel, PA, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of pump services including repair and replacements. Halo Environmental Solutions offers a wide range of services so we can maximize the benefits of having a one stop shop for all things related to your sewer & water line.

Halo Environmental Solutions offers a variety of Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and drain service as a means to help clients in rural northeastern Pennsylvania better enjoy their properties and lives. We strive to offer unmatched service of the highest quality in Clarks Summit, Greentown, Lakewood, Waymart, Lake Ariel, PA, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of pump services including repair and replacements. Halo Environmental Solutions offers a wide range of services so we can maximize the benefits of having a one stop shop for all things related to your sewer & water line.

Vanwingerden Enterprise

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Vanwingerden Enterprise

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!

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Ned Stevens Gutter Installation

4.73(
67
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Ned Stevens Gutter Installation

4.73(
67
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

When you choose Ned Stevens for your gutter cleaning, gutter repair, gutter installation, and other services, you can count on exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Our labor staff are all our own employees, and we train them in our state-of-the-art training facility focusing on quality work. Our work is 100% Guaranteed. Your satisfaction is our goal. We want to make your gutter cleaning experience effortless. You never need to be home! We are fully insured and guarantee all of our work. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did not show up on the day of the appointment. They also did not call to reschedule or let me know that they were not going to show up to do the work. Then i come home a few days later and see they left a door knocker on my door saying they did the work. I would rather have been there when they were doing the work so that I could have known for sure that they completed it. lack of communication was not appreciated in this situation."

Barbara S on November 2020

When you choose Ned Stevens for your gutter cleaning, gutter repair, gutter installation, and other services, you can count on exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Our labor staff are all our own employees, and we train them in our state-of-the-art training facility focusing on quality work. Our work is 100% Guaranteed. Your satisfaction is our goal. We want to make your gutter cleaning experience effortless. You never need to be home! We are fully insured and guarantee all of our work. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did not show up on the day of the appointment. They also did not call to reschedule or let me know that they were not going to show up to do the work. Then i come home a few days later and see they left a door knocker on my door saying they did the work. I would rather have been there when they were doing the work so that I could have known for sure that they completed it. lack of communication was not appreciated in this situation."

Barbara S on November 2020

Avatar for WARNER PAVING & EXCAVATING LLC

WARNER PAVING & EXCAVATING LLC

4.89(
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WARNER PAVING & EXCAVATING LLC

4.89(
9
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Customers say: Quality work
26 years of experience

We are veteran owned and have been in business since 2000. We specialize in asphalt driveways, paving and excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Work actually done was patching of potholes and resurfacing of some community roads. Warner Paving & Excavating, LLC, has done work in our community every year since 2018. In addition to asphalt work, they have also done culvert pipe replacement and ditch line work. They are top-notch and do what they say they will. They communicate well and take the time to treat our community assets as they were their own. Highly recommend."

Michael Walker lake D on June 2024

We are veteran owned and have been in business since 2000. We specialize in asphalt driveways, paving and excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Work actually done was patching of potholes and resurfacing of some community roads. Warner Paving & Excavating, LLC, has done work in our community every year since 2018. In addition to asphalt work, they have also done culvert pipe replacement and ditch line work. They are top-notch and do what they say they will. They communicate well and take the time to treat our community assets as they were their own. Highly recommend."

Michael Walker lake D on June 2024

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Gotta Go Septic

4.71(
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Gotta Go Septic

4.71(
21
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

For 35 years property owners in Tobyhanna, PA have trusted GOTTA GO for all of their septic needs. Our locally owned septic and portable toilet rental companies has a reputation for providing excellent services at affordable prices. We take great pride in our work! From certified inspections to excavation services and hydraulic load testing, we have the top notch equipment and skilled personnel on hand to remedy all of your septic problems. Additional DBA - B & R Nauman and Gotta Go Potties, Inc

For 35 years property owners in Tobyhanna, PA have trusted GOTTA GO for all of their septic needs. Our locally owned septic and portable toilet rental companies has a reputation for providing excellent services at affordable prices. We take great pride in our work! From certified inspections to excavation services and hydraulic load testing, we have the top notch equipment and skilled personnel on hand to remedy all of your septic problems. Additional DBA - B & R Nauman and Gotta Go Potties, Inc

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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