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JD Hauling
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving West Springfield, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 20 years of experience, we are the experts you need for your home or business. We handle everything from land clearing to commercial paving. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Deeters Farm Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Church Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving West Springfield, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Church Excavating was flexible and resourceful. The job was completed in a timely manner and unlike other companies we hired he went above and beyond our expectations. We will definitely hire Church Excavating again."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Faodial landscaping
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving West Springfield, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The entire experience with Faodail was truly one of the best I have had when it comes to hiring someone to do work around the yard. Cole and his team came out the same day to provide a quote. He arrived before the scheduled time and provided a professional opinion and quote. I hired him based on a very fair price. He scheduled the day at my convenience. Cole and his team arrived early in the morning on the scheduled day. The weeded and edged all the beds before putting down the mulch. They put down a generous layer of mulch around every exposed part of dirt, even to the wall in an area that is quite large. The price was beyond fair and I know there is no way I could have done the work at the price he charged! Cole and his team left my yard looking better than when they arrived with spotless clean up and removal of all debris. Cole was super friendly and helpful and they practiced safe distancing and wore masks the whole time. I would recommend Faodail to anyone looking for great service at a great price!!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ed Musgrave Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving West Springfield, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Credit card accepted

Established in 1997, Ed Musgrave Excavating is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business in the Union City area. Ed Musgrave Excavating prides itself on an outstanding record of quality service. Our longevity is a testament to the level of service and quality you'll get when you choose us for your excavating needs. We have a staff of highly talented and motivated individuals that are eager to help you with all of your needs. We are excited that you have expressed an interest in our services, and we look forward to working with you.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cross Industries LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving West Springfield, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Cross Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing is a new and innovative land clearing company that uses a eco-friendly process mulching the trees and brush into fine mulch giving the ground healthy nutrients. With forestry mulching it is easier on the ground causing no mud or ruts. You can selectively clear your property leaving any desirable trees or bushes. We do commercial, residential, and rural properties. Contact us today to get a quote.\n

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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.

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