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Grassroots Property Maintenance, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Norristown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy we were able to hire Kenny and his crew to do some excavation work in our yard! Showed up promptly and was very kind and kept us updated. Would highly recommend and look forward to doing further business in the future!"
All types
All types
All types
Seasonal clean up
Seasonal clean up

+15

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Three Mountains Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Norristown, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. Great cleanup. Reasonable price! There were just a couple of hiccups in scheduling. I would hire them again."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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CK Services, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Norristown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent service and suggestions on our pipe repair. Cleaned up after the work was done. CK Services is my go to plumbing service. Would highly recommend them to anyone."
Sewer line
Sewer line
Sewer line
Sump pump
Sump pump

+13

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Serving Norristown, PA and surrounding areas

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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
decks
decks
decks

+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
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TerravationPro
5.0(
6
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Serving Norristown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

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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After
Before
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My jobs

+15

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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FAQs for excavation projects in Norristown, 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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