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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
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
74
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Serving Hellertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano Construction did a great job repairing and replacing old basement stairs. They corrected work that was incorrectly done. I was very impressed with the workmanship and efficiency. The job was completed on time.They cleaned up and gave me nice spce. I can recommend without reservation."
decks
decks
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decks
decks

+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"I found a surprise abandoned UST when excavating my front yard for a carport. After spending weeks online researching, reading horror stories, and becoming more panicked and confused I narrowed prospective candidates down to 4 companies and began the vetting process. I spoke with Shelley at Alternative Petroleum and immediately clicked with her. She answered all of my preliminary questions, clearing up some fact vs. fiction I had read online, and had a confidence in her manner was very reassuring. I didn't wait to get all estimates because I made my decision to go with Alternative Petroleum after our conversation. Was I ever right! Maria, Shelly, Dominique and Sal were very responsive in answering all of my questions and explaining the process in detail. They returned my calls right away and always exhibited patience and a bit of much-appreciated stress-relieving humor. Sal was on-site at 8am with his crew - all very professional, respectful, hard working guys - and they quickly got the tank pulled from my extremely tight space without damaging anything (retaining wall and paved walkway). My neighbors even commented on how clean and efficient they were. This is a family-owned business and you get the feeling they really like working together and enjoy what they do. Sal's phone never stopped ringing and I can see why. Each person involved with the business is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and professional. I had encountered so much conflicting information online and from the different companies I spoke with that I was braced for the process to be a nightmare. Thanks to Sal and Company I was wrong! I'm incredibly grateful I found them. I can recommend Alternative Petroleum without hesitation, they are THE BEST!!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
21 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 rate88%
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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

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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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