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Avatar for Greg Grant Enterprises LLC
Greg Grant Enterprises LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Throop, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would hire him all the time was on time showed respect and even offered me a drink while he was working . He did work that he took his time and showed love for the work he did. Not like some people that just hurry and get a job done he even showed me things about my house I didnt even know. I would tell everyone I know if you need someone to clear an area with heavy machinery or any work that needs heavy machinery Greg Grant is the man for the job."
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Recommended by14%of homeowners
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M. Hartman Landscaping LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Throop, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"She’s been servicing our property for two years. We’ve been very happy."
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Response time2 days
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Throop, PA and surrounding areas

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I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY, \n

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One Stop Roofing Pros LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Throop, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"they were extremely professional,very neat courteous and my floors came out beautiful  I would recommend them to all my family and friends.  "
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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JRN Excavation & Hardscape LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Throop, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent to work with. Completed project met all expectations. I highly recommend JRN Excavation & Hardscape !"
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Response time2 days
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RJR Builders
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Throop, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"RJR are the ones who put up the flower tent that survived the tornado! They exceeded all expectations from customer service, turnaround time, and sticking with original price quote. RJR will be my go to contractor in the future for all projects I'm unable to tackle myself. Very competitive with pricing!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Van Der Stad Drain Cleaning And Plumbing - Halaman Utama Facebook
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Throop, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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