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Avatar for Fabiano's Construction
Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano Construction did a great job repairing and replacing old basement stairs. They corrected work that was incorrectly done. I was very impressed with the workmanship and efficiency. The job was completed on time.They cleaned up and gave me nice spce. I can recommend without reservation."
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+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garcia GT Landscaping & Hardscaping, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Super kind and communicative team, and the lead landscaper started immediately. Rates were reasonable, and the work was fast and clean. I've hired the company to do weekly lawn maintenance. Thumbs up!"
Full backyard clean up
Full backyard clean up
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
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J&N concrete & excavation LLC
4.8(
5
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Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and crew took a dilapidated wall and recycled all material in the installation. Came out great! He's also completed other concrete and retaining wall work for me and my company. Highly recommend!"
New Back yard
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall

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46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Tri-State Brother's Professional Cleaning, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

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 quality cleaning and janitorial services. You will find us to be competitively priced with 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!

Response time1 day
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Dirty Boys Contracting, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Here at Dirty Boys Contracting we are a fully licensed and insured contracting company. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly and under budget. Call now for a free quote.

Response time2 days
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The Steel Bucket
5.0(
9
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Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Claire and her husband were friendly professional and easy to work with. We had a few large items we needed hauled away and they did the job for a reasonable price. I would highly recommend them!!"
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Backyard visual, rear of house. Everything overgrown. Before
Hauling Project,  removal of construction debris
Before, retaining wall and side yard.

+15

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Drain Cleaning & Plumbing
4.6(
175
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Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I called American Drain about a problem with my pool. They were able to help me discover the problem on my own. They clearly went over their pricing and practice. I would use them in the future but hope I won't have to!
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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