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Avatar for AC Excavation LLC
AC Excavation LLC
5.0(
6
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Glenside, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can’t say enough about the care and efficiency with which AC Excavation attacked this project. From the initial site visit to preparing a fair and reasonable estimate, and then clearing the underbrush/overgrowth that overwhelmed whatever desirable perennials we wished to keep around, the crew worked skillfully and diligently on a Sunday morning to give us the blank slate we wanted for a garden bed that was unsightly and downright unpleasant. The regrading of the terrain should also help direct rainwater away from the house. Very pleased with the process and the outcome!"
Down spout  drainage piping
Down spout drainage pipe
Down Spout drainage piping
Down Spout drainage piping
Down Spout drainage piping

+355

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
76
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Glenside, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Fabiano's Construction. Our experience with him was fantastic from beginning to end. The project was to restore and replace the exterior window frames of our 1830 Trinity. The previous owners had installed new windows on the inside but left the old ones outside for beauty. Many of these old windows were completely rotten at the bottom, barely holding the small panes of glass together. We got three estimates. One builder wanted to replace the old windows with a second set of new ones. Another was going to patch them up with wood filler. Fabiano was the only one who was willing to actually restore them, using green wood for the parts that were beyond salvaging. It was precision carpentry work requiring problem-solving ingenuity. The new frames and sills are green wood plus Azek (PVC), so they should last forever. Although more major restoration was necessary than foreseen, Fabiano and his crew—his son Will and assistant Simon—still finished the job in the predicted time. They were careful, focused, hard-working, and also really nice, honest people. It was a pleasure to meet them, and the result is a stunning improvement to our house both inside and out. Fabiano is responsive and friendly, an expert who takes pride in his work. Incredibly, his price was the lowest the three. We plan to hire him for another project."
decks
decks
decks
decks
decks

+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Amazon Tree, Inc.
5.0(
31
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Glenside, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FJP Services, Inc.
3.9(
187
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Glenside, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired FJP Services for both landscaping and do replace a retaining wall between 2 properties. So far, the company has done the retaining wall and they did a great job. The professional nature of the crew was tremendous. The craftmanship of the workers was also gratifying. If the other services we have hired FJP services are at the same level as the work on the retaining wall, we shall be very pleased."
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Before
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Tree Removal

+41

Response time10 hrs
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Davis Home Remodel and Flips
Davis Home Remodel and Flips
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Glenside, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired the Davis remodeling company in June to rid our property of a tremendous amount of yard debris. Larnell was quick to respond and came out promptly for an estimate. He did an amazing job, which was not easy on an extremely hot day! Estimate was reasonable and would definitely recommend! He is also a very nice and professional person!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Donnelly’s Plumbing, Cooling, Heating & Electric
4.9(
6
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Glenside, 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
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FAQs for excavation projects in Glenside, 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.

The Glenside, PA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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