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Tri-State Environmental Solutions Construction LLC

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Tri-State Environmental Solutions Construction LLC

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5 years of experience

Tri-State Environmental Construction is here to satisfy all of your dirt work needs. We provide excavation services including land clearing and grading, erosion control, drainage mitigation, slip and crack repair, french drain and culvert installs, along with most other services that require earth moving equipment. (We do not do work that require inspection or permits around homes, ie. septic tanks, swimming pools, foundations etc.) We are an owner-operated business that focuses on quality work for our clients. Our equipment operator has over a decade of experience doing dirt work for the local coal mines and has an exceptional reputation for doing work that is effective, economical, and stands the test of time.

Tri-State Environmental Construction is here to satisfy all of your dirt work needs. We provide excavation services including land clearing and grading, erosion control, drainage mitigation, slip and crack repair, french drain and culvert installs, along with most other services that require earth moving equipment. (We do not do work that require inspection or permits around homes, ie. septic tanks, swimming pools, foundations etc.) We are an owner-operated business that focuses on quality work for our clients. Our equipment operator has over a decade of experience doing dirt work for the local coal mines and has an exceptional reputation for doing work that is effective, economical, and stands the test of time.


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

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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