Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Patio came out great. Completed timely."
+44
Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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Emergency services offered
"I cannot recommend this excavation service highly enough. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Max was an absolute pleasure to work with—professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. His work is impressively precise and efficient. Every detail was handled with care and expertise. It’s rare to find someone so reliable and dedicated to doing the job right the first time. If you’re looking for top-tier excavation work and a seamless process, this is the team to go with. Max truly sets the standard."
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Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1949
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"JR and his crew did a great job on a tight street in Fairmount. Personable and diligent in getting the job done with quality and weren’t in a rush to get in and get out. They even helped calm a neighbor down. Would certainly hire again!"
+27
Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1983
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Emergency services offered
"Technicians came on time and did my oil burner annual cleaning thoroughly. They were familiar with my Riello burner. I would hire them again"
Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Offers commercial services
"My. Husband and I had a great experience hiring Rocklynn. We needed an old concrete garage floor taken up and hauled away. We spoke to Joe who came over on the same day and gave us a quote. 2 days later Rocklynn was here with an excavator and it was done in less than 2 hrs. Excellent customer service. The quote was fair and it wasnâ t a penny more. We will definitely hire the company again in the future."
+8
Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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Emergency services offered
"We had an excellent experience from start to finish. The team was highly professional, communicated clearly, and completed the work in a timely manner. Their pricing was very fair for the quality of service provided, and they went above and beyond with a thorough clean-up after the job was done. It was truly a pleasure working with J & N Concrete Excavation LLC and I would highly recommend their services to anyone, we had such a great experience I’ve booked 2 more jobs with them."
+1
Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were very thorough and left the basement clean."
Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Credit card accepted
"The work I had done by Cozzubbo Contracting was amazing. It was done in a timely manner and Anthony was very professional. I 100% recommend them for any home project."
Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mr Davis and Hector who was with him helping with the job were both very nice and personable. The job was done thoroughly, efficiently, and at a reasonable cost. He was also able to do it a day earlier than originally projected which was a huge lifesaver for us because we had family coming last minute notice for the weekend. Definitely recommend Mr Davis! Thank You again Mr Davis!"
Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"They arrived when they said they would and completed the job in less than ten minutes. Very nice and professional. Would definitely hire them again."
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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