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A-Z contracting

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A-Z contracting

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A-Z Contracting is a fully insured equal opportunity employer. With 40+ years of experience. We do it all. From digger your foundation for your dream home to caps on your roof, and everything in between. We specialize in new deck building. Any size big or small. We do it all!

A-Z Contracting is a fully insured equal opportunity employer. With 40+ years of experience. We do it all. From digger your foundation for your dream home to caps on your roof, and everything in between. We specialize in new deck building. Any size big or small. We do it all!


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Phillips Dirt Works

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Phillips Dirt Works

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Professional excavation at an affordable price: that's the Phillips Dirt Works promise. Owner-operated and with over 20 years of dirt work experience, we know what it takes to make a house a home. If you want the outside appearance of your property to match the beauty inside, we can help. Dirt Work | Gravel & Mineral Delivery | Hauling Services | And More! inside

Professional excavation at an affordable price: that's the Phillips Dirt Works promise. Owner-operated and with over 20 years of dirt work experience, we know what it takes to make a house a home. If you want the outside appearance of your property to match the beauty inside, we can help. Dirt Work | Gravel & Mineral Delivery | Hauling Services | And More! inside



ODonohoe Excavating and Landscaping

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ODonohoe Excavating and Landscaping

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5 years of experience

Fully Insured Matthew O’Donohoe is a hard working family man. In 2008, Matt started his career in the Oil and Gas industry, he worked his way up from a Green Hat Hand to Operations Manager. After spending 8 years operating and managing the North East Region, Matt’s employer closed their doors. Our family, like many others have been directly impacted by 2020. Matt always dreamed of successfully owning and operating his own business. He’d say “if I could only work this hard for myself.” It’s always been hard to walk away from a steady pay check, retirement plan and health benefits with a family to look out for... but with all that gone, what’s a better time then now to make those dreams come true! Matt is a dedicated family man who works hard for his clients!

Fully Insured Matthew O’Donohoe is a hard working family man. In 2008, Matt started his career in the Oil and Gas industry, he worked his way up from a Green Hat Hand to Operations Manager. After spending 8 years operating and managing the North East Region, Matt’s employer closed their doors. Our family, like many others have been directly impacted by 2020. Matt always dreamed of successfully owning and operating his own business. He’d say “if I could only work this hard for myself.” It’s always been hard to walk away from a steady pay check, retirement plan and health benefits with a family to look out for... but with all that gone, what’s a better time then now to make those dreams come true! Matt is a dedicated family man who works hard for his clients!


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Pittsburgh Sewer Pros & Excavating

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Pittsburgh Sewer Pros & Excavating

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5 years of experience

We specialize in all sewer services; new and repairs, gas and water utility services, storm water management, wet basement solutions, underground down spouts, camera services, dye testing, and any excavation services. We are licensed and fully insured. Call us now for a free estimate.

We specialize in all sewer services; new and repairs, gas and water utility services, storm water management, wet basement solutions, underground down spouts, camera services, dye testing, and any excavation services. We are licensed and fully insured. Call us now for a free estimate.


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Appalachian Industrial Holdings LLC

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Appalachian Industrial Holdings LLC

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6 years of experience

Excavating & Grading Water Crossings/Small Bridges Road/Driveway Grading & Maintenance Retaining Walls Land Clearing/Brush Hogging Wet & Dry Buried Utilities Septic Systems Drainage Installation/Repair Ponds

Excavating & Grading Water Crossings/Small Bridges Road/Driveway Grading & Maintenance Retaining Walls Land Clearing/Brush Hogging Wet & Dry Buried Utilities Septic Systems Drainage Installation/Repair Ponds



Granata Contracting and Development

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Granata Contracting and Development

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10 years of experience

Granata Contracting and Development is a local home development and rehabilitation company. Its goal is to provide low cost project management for a variety of home related repairs and projects.

Granata Contracting and Development is a local home development and rehabilitation company. Its goal is to provide low cost project management for a variety of home related repairs and projects.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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