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AC Excavation LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"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

+174

Response time5 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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John Gmelch Excavating
4.3(
20
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Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"John was hired by my neighbor to help with his sewer lateral replacement. When problems arose outside of his and my neighbors control with my sewer lateral, he not only came back to help troubleshoot, but worked an entire day in the frigid temperatures to make the necessary repairs, saving us from future damages to our properties. He even helped with the discussions with the borough to make repairs to code and according tot he borough's specifications. He is knowledgeable and professional and has his nose to the grind against any adverse conditions with his number one priority being that the job gets done to the best of his ability, and that it gets done right. I would recommend him time and time again!"
Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC
4.7(
116
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Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sal and his polite crew did an excellent professional job excavating our 500gal LP tank and even returned to dump extra load of crushed stone into hole Free Of Charge and regrading top soil and lawn so we didn't have to worry about water collection attracting insects or us falling due to fact our rocky soil required 2 full loads of crushed rocks to make it level. We highly recommend Alternative Petroleum Services and personally refer straight talking Sal, Maria and their construction crew to neighbors and anyone considering excavation or other services they provide. You will be happy, just like us, as finding reliable polite contractors is not easy as we know well after having hundreds come to do work on our home and yard since we had house built in 1998. If you value polite and thorough contractors then Sal and his team are the way to go! ð ð Best - John & Esty Muench ð ð ð ¤"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CAM Landworks
5.0(
4
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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 rate89%
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JLS Landscaping and Lawncare
4.6(
7
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Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason, his brother, and team did a great job of removing English ivy and shrubbery that had grown out of control in my yards Using equipment, they made swift work of the removal, added screened top soil, and reseeded with a good quality seed that began growing within a week (with rain and watering). I highly recommend this company for landscaping work."
new wall and patio wet
backside photo wet
top side
beautiful
before

+39

Response time12 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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7 Excavating and Paving
3.9(
7
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Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This team is great, from the salesman Lou to Justin the owner everyone is knowledgeable and great to work with. Fair price for the work done. Scheduled right away, showed up in time and executed in a professional manner. Thank you"
New driveway
New driveway installed
New Parking Lot
Parking Lot
new driveway

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
11 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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