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Horton's Services, Inc.

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Horton's Services, Inc.

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25 years of experience
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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.

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.

Reppert Property Maintenance (RPM)

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Reppert Property Maintenance (RPM)

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Property Maintenance -Lawn care -lawn mowing -weed eating -mulching -landscaping -Excavating -drain tile/French drain -ditch Maintenance -Material delivery (haul up to 4 ton at a time ) -stone -top soil -mulch Owned and Operated Feel free to ask any questions

Property Maintenance -Lawn care -lawn mowing -weed eating -mulching -landscaping -Excavating -drain tile/French drain -ditch Maintenance -Material delivery (haul up to 4 ton at a time ) -stone -top soil -mulch Owned and Operated Feel free to ask any questions

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Elite Excavating Services

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Elite Excavating Services

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9 years of experience

With over 20 years experience, Elite Excavating Services can help you with any job. We specialize in new home foundation/footers, site grading and trenching, storm water run off, water/sewer installation and repairs, triaxle hauling, septic system install/repairs, right of way and land clearing, and landscape/hardscape design.

With over 20 years experience, Elite Excavating Services can help you with any job. We specialize in new home foundation/footers, site grading and trenching, storm water run off, water/sewer installation and repairs, triaxle hauling, septic system install/repairs, right of way and land clearing, and landscape/hardscape design.

J Phelps General Contracting

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J Phelps General Contracting

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30 years of experience

J Phelps General Contracting has been in business for 21 years. Experienced in both residential and commercial building. Our crew is a total of 4 and we use local sub contractors for excavation, electrical, and masonry. We are fully insured and registered with the state of PA.

J Phelps General Contracting has been in business for 21 years. Experienced in both residential and commercial building. Our crew is a total of 4 and we use local sub contractors for excavation, electrical, and masonry. We are fully insured and registered with the state of PA.

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Karp Excavating LTD.

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Karp Excavating LTD.

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Karp Excavating Ltd. is a family owner excavation Firm in Northeast PA. Formerly known as Factory Equipment Excavating which was established in 1986 and was passed down from Father to Son. We specialize in Residential and Commercial site work and preparation projects. Family Owned and Operated. 25 Years Experience. Our top priority is quality workmanship and satisfied customers. We are always looking forward to doing business with you!

"I started off with a platform for my shed, than decided to rock my driveway. After seeing the results and the professionalism, I decided to complete one side of my property. I am completely satisfied with the work that Karp Excavating did. These guys ROCK!!!"

Christine V on June 2019

Karp Excavating Ltd. is a family owner excavation Firm in Northeast PA. Formerly known as Factory Equipment Excavating which was established in 1986 and was passed down from Father to Son. We specialize in Residential and Commercial site work and preparation projects. Family Owned and Operated. 25 Years Experience. Our top priority is quality workmanship and satisfied customers. We are always looking forward to doing business with you!

"I started off with a platform for my shed, than decided to rock my driveway. After seeing the results and the professionalism, I decided to complete one side of my property. I am completely satisfied with the work that Karp Excavating did. These guys ROCK!!!"

Christine V on June 2019

Flaugh's Construction and Design

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Flaugh's Construction and Design

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22 years of experience

FLAUGH’S CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN TURN KEY GENERAL CONTRACTOR ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A STORAGE BUILDING, GARAGE, SHOP, WAREHOUSE? WE HAVE YOU COVERED THROUGH ARE NETWORK OF BUILDING DEALERSHIPS WE CAN OFFER MULTIPLE BUILDING PACKAGES FROM THE TOP PRODUCING MANUFACTURES IN THE NATION, LET YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO GET YOU THE BEST PRICE AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET . CALL TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE 814-330-5727 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OFFERED PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL & WOOD POLE BUILDING SALES & INSTALLATION "COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS " EXCAVATION & FOUNDATIONS CONCRETE SLABS & SIDEWALKS ROOFING: METAL & ASPHALT SHINGLES COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING SERVICES COMPLETE & SELECTIVE DEMOLITION METAL OR WOOD FRAMING DRYWALL HANGING & FINISHING PAINTING PORCHES & DECKS *NEW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES* GENERAL HANDYMAN SERVICES PERFECT FOR YOUR SMALL PROJECTS THAT YOU JUST DON'T HAVE TIME TO COMPLETE WE HAVE YOU COVERED PA#117028

FLAUGH’S CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN TURN KEY GENERAL CONTRACTOR ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A STORAGE BUILDING, GARAGE, SHOP, WAREHOUSE? WE HAVE YOU COVERED THROUGH ARE NETWORK OF BUILDING DEALERSHIPS WE CAN OFFER MULTIPLE BUILDING PACKAGES FROM THE TOP PRODUCING MANUFACTURES IN THE NATION, LET YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO GET YOU THE BEST PRICE AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET . CALL TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE 814-330-5727 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OFFERED PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL & WOOD POLE BUILDING SALES & INSTALLATION "COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS " EXCAVATION & FOUNDATIONS CONCRETE SLABS & SIDEWALKS ROOFING: METAL & ASPHALT SHINGLES COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING SERVICES COMPLETE & SELECTIVE DEMOLITION METAL OR WOOD FRAMING DRYWALL HANGING & FINISHING PAINTING PORCHES & DECKS *NEW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES* GENERAL HANDYMAN SERVICES PERFECT FOR YOUR SMALL PROJECTS THAT YOU JUST DON'T HAVE TIME TO COMPLETE WE HAVE YOU COVERED PA#117028

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

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