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TerravationPro
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot recommend this excavation service highly enough. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Max was an absolute pleasure to work with—professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. His work is impressively precise and efficient. Every detail was handled with care and expertise. It’s rare to find someone so reliable and dedicated to doing the job right the first time. If you’re looking for top-tier excavation work and a seamless process, this is the team to go with. Max truly sets the standard."
After
After
Before
After
My jobs

+15

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Cord Property Care
4.8(
65
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Bradley was not only professional & courteous, he was meticulous about his work. He responded to my inquiry for a job I needed done in record time & got me into his schedule much sooner than I had expected. He was also sweet to my little kids, who insisted they watch him use the big excavator machine. I would definitely recommend him for any lawn care issues!"
Tree Stump Removal at "The Camp at Old Mill&q
Tree Stump Removal at "The Camp at Old Mill&q
Tree Stump Removal, Honey Brook, PA
Tree Stump Removal, Honey Brook, PA
Storm Damaged Tree Stump Removal

+19

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Old Skool HVAC, LLC
4.8(
240
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I requested help on Angi on Wednesday and was set up with a Friday appointment. Received a call from Old Skool telling me they could come to my house on Wednesday. Frank came to the house, diagnosed the issue, didn't try to upsell me with things I didn't need. He told me he thought he could have a new AC unit to install on Friday and they are here, on Friday, installing my new AC unit. Everyone at Old Skool is professional and courteous. The price was competitive and not only will I use Old Skool again, but I will recommend them to others. You won't go wrong with Old Skool!"
 92% Airtemp Furnace
 92% Natural Gas Furnace W/3 ton a/c System
Response time7 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Branching Out Design Company
4.5(
38
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We bought our house in 2019 and it was in dire need of landscape design upgrade. We liked Luke the minute we met him. He was extremely thorough in his layout of what he could do for us based on what we wanted - poor man - we had him give us a contract 3 times because we kept adding on to the project. Luke is probably one of the most knowledgeable people we have ever met. He gave us some good ideas on how we should landscape; his estimate/contract was extremely thorough and left no doubt in what he would be doing and what we would be paying for. But it is not just Luke (owner); all his workers were more than great - Martine, Devon, Ivan and Brian. Brian did a fantastic job in the paved walkway - the diligence is beyond anything we have ever seen. Thank you to Luke and all his guys. Thank you so much Luke"
Landscape, Patio, living space
Transition space from front porch to path
Landscape, Patio, Beer Garden Lighting, Sod
Front Path
During Construction

+50

Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Greenstone Gardens
4.8(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The professionalism and honesty with which Mark Sr. handled my project and my situation was beyond something that I have ever seen. I would never think even twice before hiring Mark and his crew again. The work I got done was retaining walls around my patio. The quality of work done was excellent. The entire staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Both Jimmy and Robert, who did the work, were awesome. They kept us informed of what they were doing the entire time. They finished up the work pretty fast as promised. I am so glad I found them on homeadvisor. Great company and folks to work with."
Devon Stone Patio
Existing Concrete Before
E.P. Henry Old Towne Cobble Walkway
Overview of Patio
Driveway Before

+36

Response time1 day
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Downingtown, 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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