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Avatar for Amazon Tree, Inc.
Amazon Tree, Inc.
5.0(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Amazon Tree, Inc. is a locally owned and operated tree care company serving Philadelphia and surrounding areas. With more than 10 years of experience, we provide professional tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, stump grinding, root removal, and emergency tree services for residential and commercial properties. We are licensed and insured, bilingual, and committed to safe work practices, clear communication, careful property protection, complete cleanup, and free estimates.

Tree Removal
Large Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree & Shrub Removal
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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J&N concrete & excavation LLC
4.9(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an excellent experience from start to finish. The team was highly professional, communicated clearly, and completed the work in a timely manner. Their pricing was very fair for the quality of service provided, and they went above and beyond with a thorough clean-up after the job was done. It was truly a pleasure working with J & N Concrete Excavation LLC and I would highly recommend their services to anyone, we had such a great experience I’ve booked 2 more jobs with them."
New Back yard
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall

+1

54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Greenstone Gardens
Greenstone Gardens
4.8(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Greenstone Gardens is a locally owned and operated family business. We have over 30 years of experience and we come highly recommended. When you call us, expect nothing but the best service! We specialize in Hardscaping, and landscape design. We are an E.P. Henry authorized contractor, and ICPI certified . Call us today for a quote!

Devon Stone Patio
Existing Concrete Before
E.P. Henry Old Towne Cobble Walkway
Overview of Patio
Driveway Before

+36

Response time1 day
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Superior Tank and Energy Company, LLC
4.3(
80
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Water or Fuel Tank - RemoveWater or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Superior Tank and Energy is a family owned and operated business with over 40 years of experience in the construction and heating industries. As the leader in tank and energy solutions in our area, Superior offers a wide range of residential and commercial services, large and small, including tank removals, tank installations, tank service/repair, tank inspections and heating and energy solutions. We also provide complete environmental remediation services and emergency spill/leak response.\n\nSuperior Tank and Energy, call us today!\n\n\n

201 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Davis Home Remodel and Flips
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Donnelly’s Plumbing, Cooling, Heating & Electric
Donnelly’s Plumbing, Cooling, Heating & Electric
4.9(
6
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Warranties offered

In 1972, Donnelly’s Plumbing, Cooling, Heating & Electric began serving Pennsylvania residents with premier plumbing services and later expanded to add their superior HVAC and electrical services. As the area’s top choice for plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical service we’re proud to offer unmatched professionalism and quality results.\n\nWith same-day and emergency services, our team is always available for your home service needs. Plus, with service for all brands and free estimates, you can trust you’re in excellent hands with our team.\n\nDon’t delay. Contact us online today for all your HVAC, electrical and plumbing needs in Montgomery County.

Water Heater
Well Tank
Repipe in Basement
Bathroom Shower Valve
Project Photos

+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by16%of homeowners
Tri-State Brother's Professional Cleaning, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality cleaning and janitorial services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
Avatar for The Steel Bucket
The Steel Bucket
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Bala Cynwyd, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Family owned and operated, dedicated to giving stress free estimates and convenient scheduling, for all your needs regarding excavation, from land clearing, leveling, resloping, to trench digging and backfilling. We offer full yard clean ups of organic yard debris. reasonable pricing, and estimates are free. No job is too small, we accept cash, check and PayPal. We do accept credit cards via link through PayPal.

backyard visual. Before.
Hauling Project,  removal of construction debris
Backyard visual, rear of house. Everything overgrown. Before
Hauling Project,  removal of construction debris
Before, retaining wall and side yard.

+15

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Bala Cynwyd, PA

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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