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Avatar for Fazio Excavating LLC
Fazio Excavating LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cleaner Than Clean
4.9(
57
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very courteous and thorough. Carpets look new again. Highy recommend."
Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Zingrone Landscaping
4.4(
166
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Zingrone Landscaping to remove very old, large bushes from our front yard and plant new shrubs and trees. From start to finish, they far exceeded our expectations, and we cannot recommend them highly enough! Joe and the crew were professional, patient, kind, and incredibly accommodating. They moved plants around multiple times until we found the perfect layout and never once made us feel like our questions or requests were an inconvenience. They genuinely cared about doing the job right and making sure we were happy with the result. Throughout the entire process, Joe was always responsive to our messages. When we reached out after the project was complete with concerns about watering, Joe stopped by the house to answer our questions and make sure we felt confident caring for our new plants. We've worked with a lot of contractors over the past two years, and there are very few we'd call back for future work. Zingrone Landscaping is absolutely one of them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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PVT Ryans Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The young man has an eye for detail and a work ethic that is not found very often. Totally enjoyed working with him in planning out details of my landscaping."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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VP Excavating Services LLC
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"VP Excavating did an outstanding job on our property! From start to finish, their preparation and clearing work was done with precision, efficiency, and professionalism. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right, and it truly shows. Highly recommend them for anyone needing quality excavation work!"
Site prep
Culvert pipe install
Culvert pipe install
New Parking pad
New Parking pad

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Mullen Excavating, Inc.
3.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Mullen Excavating acted promptly to survey the project and called to give me a quote and tell me when they could begin demolition. No complaints."
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Joshua R Carlisle Contracting
5.0(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job. Did work on time and job was done correctly."
Living area remodel
Living area remodel
Living area remodel
After
After barn beams installed

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Response time1 day
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G. Horvath Plumbing
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Previous homeowner left us with a mess and we needed new gas lines installed in our house. Gary did an awesome job on everything. He explained why certain things couldn’t be repaired, installed all new properly rated pipe, and rerouted everything so that it was more efficient and it looks clean and tidy. Highly recommend"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
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C&W Works, Inc.
3.7(
95
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Pete quickly provided a quote and insurance certificate. They showed up when he said they would and did a great job. They demolished some old buildings we had and regraded the ground. We were very satisfied and will use them again when needed."
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Patterson Custom Concrete
5.0(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Patterson evaluated the project and scheduled the work promptly. His crew worked efficiently, with care and attention to details. Mr. Patterson was on site to direct the work. The cost was reasonable, and I was very pleased with the outcome."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

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