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

Approved

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

+174

Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%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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TrenchEx Contractors LLC
New to Angi

Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a reliable local excavation & demolition company providing high-quality excavation, demolition, drainage solutions, site preparation, and material services across Bucks County, Pennsylvania and Hunterdon County, New Jersey.\n\n\n\n\nOur Services Include:\nExcavation & Demolition\nSite Clearing & Land Clearing\nRough & Finish Grading\nYard & Foundation Drainage\nGravel Driveway Repair & Installing (parking pads too)\nMaterial Delivery (stone, topsoil, gravel, fill dirt, sand, rip rap & more)\nMaterial Removal & Hauling\nTree & Stump Removal \nStorm Emergency Services & Debris Clearing\n\n\n\n

Parking Pad
Gravel Parking Pad
Gravel Parking Pad
Fill Dirt Delivery
Fill Dirt Delivery

+8

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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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