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BC Allen Company LLC

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BC Allen Company LLC

4.73(
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Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

At Brian Vandevender Contracting, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Great job"

Stanley R on February 2023

At Brian Vandevender Contracting, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Great job"

Stanley R on February 2023


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B&K Land Works

5.00(
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B&K Land Works

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

B&K Land Works provides our customers with the best quality work and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. B&K Land Works is a leader providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"They did an awesome job. Would recommend them ."

Cheryl H on July 2024

B&K Land Works provides our customers with the best quality work and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. B&K Land Works is a leader providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"They did an awesome job. Would recommend them ."

Cheryl H on July 2024


"Brock was absolutely wonderful! These men removed a large tree encroaching our property with ease. He came to my house one day, gave a free estimate, and was able to remove the tree the very next day!! The service was top notch, fast, and very friendly!! I highly recommend! "

Jaime C on December 2025

18 Years in the Industry-Quality work guaranteed, "Work as if it was my own home, but Better!"

"Brock was absolutely wonderful! These men removed a large tree encroaching our property with ease. He came to my house one day, gave a free estimate, and was able to remove the tree the very next day!! The service was top notch, fast, and very friendly!! I highly recommend! "

Jaime C on December 2025


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Spruce Creek Enterprises, LLC

5.00(
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Spruce Creek Enterprises, LLC

5.00(
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Spruce Creek Enterprises, LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Professional and first class service!"

Chris T on September 2025

Welcome to Spruce Creek Enterprises, LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Professional and first class service!"

Chris T on September 2025


Open Range Resources, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Open Range Resources, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
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8 years of experience

Welcome to. OPEN RANGE RESOURCES We have been proudly serving the local area since 2017. Call us today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality and reliable work. You will not regret your decision to work with our company.

Welcome to. OPEN RANGE RESOURCES We have been proudly serving the local area since 2017. Call us today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality and reliable work. You will not regret your decision to work with our company.


Ridgeway Excavation, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Ridgeway Excavation, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Free onsite estimate

Ridgeway Excavation, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Ridgeway Excavation, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!


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L A J COMPANY

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L A J COMPANY

New on AngiNew on Angi
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!


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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.


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Apex Tree Works

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Apex Tree Works

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Please call or text 412-888-9764 for an estimate or to schedule service. Apex Tree Works LLC specializes in tree removal and trimming services. We have been servicing the needs of our clients for years. Let us work with you to develop a solution to the task at hand. We have the experience and specialized equipment to get even the toughest trees removed safely and without damage to your home. Fully licensed and insured. serving Allegheny and Washington counties.

"They did an amazing job removing 5 trees on my property. They price was very reasonable and I even hired them to do more work for me. Everyone was very polite and the cleanup was superb!"

nancy k on August 2024

Please call or text 412-888-9764 for an estimate or to schedule service. Apex Tree Works LLC specializes in tree removal and trimming services. We have been servicing the needs of our clients for years. Let us work with you to develop a solution to the task at hand. We have the experience and specialized equipment to get even the toughest trees removed safely and without damage to your home. Fully licensed and insured. serving Allegheny and Washington counties.

"They did an amazing job removing 5 trees on my property. They price was very reasonable and I even hired them to do more work for me. Everyone was very polite and the cleanup was superb!"

nancy k on August 2024


We are a small family owned business with a large amount of experience and expertise. We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction and offer free inspections and honest estimates.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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.

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.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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.

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