Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The work was very well done. If I have future work I will contact them before anyone else."





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Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The work was very well done. If I have future work I will contact them before anyone else."





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Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Helpful suggestions for accessing tank which is buried without ability to easily gain access"

Serving Lehigh Valley, 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!!!"

Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Absolutely great, friendly, fast, professional and experienced. Goes the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied. I was in a bind when the excavating company I hired could not show up to do some work and we had a pool scheduled to be installed in a couple of days. Improved Earth showed up quickly and did the work (and even did more than requested). They even gave me advice on what to look out for when finishing the pool landscaping and grading. I will definitely use them again in the future and recommend to friends."
Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very professional contractor who goes above and beyond to ensure the customer is satisfied."

Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Colt’s property service has done multiple projects for me and has done a good job with all of them. Most recently he regraded underneath my deck. And replaced the old footings. It was very tight and tricky to get a machine in, but he managed with no problems. Would definitely recommend going forward."





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Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Customers say: Quick response
"Excellent work. One day project turned into a two day and never increased the price. Extremely personable."





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Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Josh is a hardworking guy who does a wonderful job with our yard. He is communicative about when he will be available and arrives when he says he’ll be here. He does a great job with our overall yard maintenance and his fees are fair."





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Serving Lehigh Valley, 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."





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Serving Lehigh Valley, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Dan and crew did fantastic job. Total jobs were in ground pool install, concrete sidewalks, pavers, steps and excavation work"





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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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