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Fazio Excavating LLC
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Serving Vanderbilt, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Fazio excavating is remarkable. Incredibly responsive and conscientious about doing things right. This team goes above and beyond. Easy to see they take pride in their work. Very courteous and efficient. Highly recommend!"
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Response time5 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hribal’s Land Maintenance LLC
5.0(
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Serving Vanderbilt, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They have done a few projects for us. Everything always turn out beautifully done. They are the people we call for any size job that we have. From my own home to my rentals and commercial properties. Price is always fair and work is exceptional!"
Old foundation removal
Old foundation removal
Old foundation removal
Yard grading
New home construction

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Keystone Contracting & Building LLC
4.5(
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Serving Vanderbilt, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ralph Brown, the owner and project manager of RSI Concrete Pro, is knowledgeable, reliable, competent, and meticulous. He recently completed a concrete driveway project for us which included a French drain and a decorative curb . The completed driveway exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend RSI Concrete Pro."
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+5

Response time2 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Trench Pros Inc
5.0(
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Serving Vanderbilt, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner and his team were amazing. They transformed my landscape following my budget and gave me the highest quality you can get. They were super communicative and explained everything in detail. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
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Retaining Wall

+3

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Sloan Construction Company
New to Angi

Serving Vanderbilt, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. Thank you for choosing Sloan Construction Inc

Response time10 mins
Pro Excavating and Utilities LLC
5.0(
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Serving Vanderbilt, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys were prompt, courteous, knowledgeable and skilled. â True professionalsâ showed up when they said they would for an emergency gas line repair excavation. They did not cause any unnecessary yard damage and even seamlessly replaced the grass where they dug. Top notch service and I would highly recommend!!!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

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