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Q: How can you dig up a bush?

• <div><p>Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-bush-stumps.htm">DIY method for removing a bush stump.</a> Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.</p></div>

Q: Can I DIY trenching or edging?

• <div><p>Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can&rsquo;t exactly hide an unfinished&mdash;or worse, ruined&mdash; landscaping job from the neighbors. It&rsquo;s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if my well was dug or drilled?

• <div><p>Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that&rsquo;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&rsquo;d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property&rsquo;s construction and excavation history. </p></div>

Q: How long does an excavation project take?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What permits might be needed for building site preparation and clearing?

• <div><p>Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.</p></div>

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Last update on December 30, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
Had new siding installed. The crew did a decent job. There were a few issues along the way but Anthony my project manager handled everything to make sure the job was done right.
Home Genius Exteriors
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Reviewed in November 2025
The job was a full re-shingle of a 200 year old home, with a 50% replacement of the wood deck, plus replacement of the gutters. From start to finish the service was excellent. Everyone was polite, knowledgeable, professional. The materials used were top quality and correctly installed. Very...
Home Genius Exteriors
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Reviewed in May 2025
Arrived on time, was very knowledgeable about the project, offered some advice on how to fill in some parts of the stucco that was coming off in addition to painting and making it look like new.
C&N Construction
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Reviewed in April 2025
Doing an excellent job with ongoing mowing on my properties. Great, friendly service! Highly recommend 👍
PPM Lawn & Landscape
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Reviewed in November 2024
We had out vinyl porch posts taken off and had timber frame posts put up, we also had a timber frame pavilion put in the back of our home at our pool. Danial was very good to work with, despite some miscommunication he made things right. The quality is very good and precise. I would not hesitate...
Mountainside Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
They put up wainscotting in sunroom. They were personable and very efficient. Did an excellent job and cleaned up after themselves. Their price was very good also. I was impressed and would hire again.
Lynyrd Enterprises
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Reviewed in October 2023
They did a terrific job & even helped out with the power washing that needed to be done before the staining. We found this company to be very reliable & they took care of business. We are very satisfied.
Color Effects Painting
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Reviewed in September 2023
It went great. Job was completed timely and all debris was removed. 3 bushes and 1 tree trimmed and shaped to match height of fence amd removed overgrown weeds and vines . Will use again.
Lebanon Lawn Care
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Reviewed in June 2023
From the call of making the appointment to the actual removal was a quick turnaround. Very professional and left the yard neat & tidy.
AJ's Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2023
Ryan did an excellent job putting in a carport for my trailer. He went above and beyond the work I expected. I would highly recommend Poletti excavating
Poletti Excavating
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Poletti Excavating

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Serving Zerbe, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

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"Ryan was such a pleasure to do business with.from the moment I he came.out to the finished job. I would highly recommend and without hesitation his company for all your excavating needs. Thank you, Ryan"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate98%

Recommended by91%of homeowners

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Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc.

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Serving Zerbe, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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Emergency services offered

"Very good, arrive on day promised, did great job as well as cleanup"

FEI Welding Truck Left, Old Excavator Right

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Zerbe, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Wes did a great job is very experienced in all types of excavation equipment. Will definitely recommend him to others."

Response time8 hrs

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Serving Zerbe, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Small jobs welcome

"I got a very efficient and professional job done. I was very happy and highly recommend them. My home caught fire. The structure was removed in less than two days."

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Boyle Electro Mechanical

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Serving Zerbe, PA and surrounding areas

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"They were good, I was very pleased. They were easy to communicate and everything was good."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Zerbe, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"They are really trustworthy and they really go above and beyond to make you happy."

Response time5 hrs

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Parmer Construction

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Serving Zerbe, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Small jobs welcome

We have been servicing central pa home and business owners since 1995. From concrete work, sewer and water lines, excavation and grading we cover it all. No job is to big or small.

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E&M land services

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Serving Zerbe, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello All,\n\nWe'd like to welcome you to the E&M family. \n\nWe are a small Christian family owned company, we strive to not only serve our customers but also our community.\n\nHere at E&M we specialize in a wide variety of services like, brush mowing/land clearing, driveway repair and grading, excavation, and snow removal.\n\nWe thank for checking us out and we look forward to serving you!

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Serving Zerbe, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Very responsive and quick to get quotes and work scheduled. They did a great job in not disturbing areas of property where work was not being performed. Great work with fair prices, highly recommend Dirt Life excavating"

Response time3 days

Response rate95%

Recommended by62%of homeowners

Serving Zerbe, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Credit card accepted

"The project went extremely smooth with no damage to the yard. Bob and his crew were punctual and the cleanup was thorough.I would
highly recommend his companys sevices to anyone needing a shed or gazebo.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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.

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.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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