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DT Contracting, LLC
4.8(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Valley Forge, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"DT Contracting just completed a 46’ retaining wall in front of our house and I could not possibly be happier with the quality of the work. Dan was easy to work with and professional in all manner. The dedication to detail and quality of work during construction was outstanding. Dan takes pride in his work and customer satisfaction. To put it simply, if you need a retaining wall, concrete work or other related work and you do not talk with Dan at D T Construction – Shame on you."
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up
Leaf Clean Up

+28

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design
4.9(
321
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Valley Forge, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We contacted Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping after doing some research and reading online reviews. We needed landscape remediation as water was building up in the front side of our house (during heavy rain) and wanted a new flower bed as well. I contacted them and they got back to me right away. Pierce came out to take a look and after talking to him, I was confident he had the expertise to do the work. To no surprise, he and his crew did a fantastic job. I defaulted to his opinion about what plants would look great in the flower bed. My only request was a small Japanese maple. The communication was great from start to finish. I would highly recommend this company to anyone as they are both knowledgeable and professional. When hiring Pierce L. Shallis, you will have peace of mind that they will get the job done right."
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Outoor Living
Flagstone
Walkway Steps

+46

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
72
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Valley Forge, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Fabiano's Construction. Our experience with him was fantastic from beginning to end. The project was to restore and replace the exterior window frames of our 1830 Trinity. The previous owners had installed new windows on the inside but left the old ones outside for beauty. Many of these old windows were completely rotten at the bottom, barely holding the small panes of glass together. We got three estimates. One builder wanted to replace the old windows with a second set of new ones. Another was going to patch them up with wood filler. Fabiano was the only one who was willing to actually restore them, using green wood for the parts that were beyond salvaging. It was precision carpentry work requiring problem-solving ingenuity. The new frames and sills are green wood plus Azek (PVC), so they should last forever. Although more major restoration was necessary than foreseen, Fabiano and his crew—his son Will and assistant Simon—still finished the job in the predicted time. They were careful, focused, hard-working, and also really nice, honest people. It was a pleasure to meet them, and the result is a stunning improvement to our house both inside and out. Fabiano is responsive and friendly, an expert who takes pride in his work. Incredibly, his price was the lowest the three. We plan to hire him for another project."
decks
decks
decks
decks
decks

+6

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Grassroots Property Maintenance, Inc.
4.5(
45
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Valley Forge, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our gravel driveway washed out in a bad rainstorm. Grassroots squeezed us into their busy schedule the very next day and repaired the driveway back to better condition than it was in before the storm. Great experience, I’ll definitely use these guys again."
All types
All types
All types
Seasonal clean up
Seasonal clean up

+15

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Pana Landscaping LLC
4.6(
43
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Valley Forge, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pana Landscaping was a pleasure to work with. I was extremely happy with the work they did. I would highly recommend them and will be using them for all my landscaping needs."
Completed walkway
Aerial walkway view
Completed walkway
New Walkway Isntallation
Before photo

+10

89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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TerravationPro
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Valley Forge, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot recommend this excavation service highly enough. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Max was an absolute pleasure to work with—professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. His work is impressively precise and efficient. Every detail was handled with care and expertise. It’s rare to find someone so reliable and dedicated to doing the job right the first time. If you’re looking for top-tier excavation work and a seamless process, this is the team to go with. Max truly sets the standard."
After
After
Before
After
My jobs

+15

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

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.

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