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Avatar for CAM Landworks
CAM Landworks
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a fantastic experience working with CAM. They completed by property clearing, grading and installed drainage swales for water management. Efficient, professional and fantastic work. We will absolutely use them in the future."
Clearing Grading Drainage
Clearing Grading Drainage
Clearing Grading Drainage
Clearing Grading Drainage
Clearing Grading Drainage

+3

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
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Top Notch Plumbing, LLC
5.0(
2
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"New to the area, we called Ferdinand at Top Notch Plumbing LLC for a variety of plumbing needs around our home. We could not be happier! He took care of each issue in such a timely and professional manner. He can handle whatever problem is put in front of him. Thankful we found Top Notch Plumbing LLC!"
Shower install
Shower install
Installed new fill valve and flapper
Install new fill valve and flapper
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
Cano Services
4.7(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Cano Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Junk removal 1
Concrete hauling
Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for AC Excavation LLC
AC Excavation LLC
5.0(
6
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Al to excavate a stormwater management system for my new Pole Barn. He arrived on site on time, prepared with all materials needed to dig a 775 cu ft. trench and install the required corrugated pipe and downspout clean outs, and even worked into the dark with auxiliary lighting to complete the project per township requirements before bad weather set in. I liked that even before I awarded Al the job, he had already stopped by the township zoning office to gain a better understanding of the specifics for my parcel. Although there is still some minor grading work left to do, Al was able to get me through a successful township inspection without issue. Al will be back to add topsoil and cut cleanout pipes to grade level once the ground thaws. I admire that Al frequently asks if your happy with the work throughout the process, as well as explain each step. I plan to bring Al back to finish cutting cleanouts to grade level, and I plan to hire Al to do the final landscaping."
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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FAQs for excavation projects in Hellertown, 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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