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Avatar for Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC
Alternative Petroleum Services, LLC
4.7(
116
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Water or Fuel Tank - RemoveWater or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Kunkletown, 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 rate89%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Notch Plumbing, LLC
5.0(
2
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or Replace

Serving Kunkletown, 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%
Vanwingerden Enterprise
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Kunkletown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Welcome to Vanwingerden Enterprise! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!

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Lawn lovers landscaping
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Kunkletown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY, \n

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Dirtwerx, LLC
4.9(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Kunkletown, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys from Dirt Werx were excellent! They could not have been more helpful from start to finish and the quality of their work on our new home site was second to none! I would highly recommend them to anyone without a doubt! 5 stars all the way!"
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Skid steer snow pusher
JCB Excavator & Track Loader
JCB Being loaded after snow removal
Snow Plowing & Removal

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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Kunkletown, 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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