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Michael C. Cozzone Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Spring City, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael was an awesome excavation professional. He is super personable and knowledgeable. Our newly purchased property was a bit of a wetland mess. Michael proposed a plan, gave us a very reasonable estimate and got right to work. We are very satisfied with the job, as our children now have a dry play area and the excess water on our land is being routed through a beautiful stone trench. We highly recommend his services!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KW Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Spring City, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wes, is very professional and up front with his assessments. He has completed a 1/2 dozen excavation projects on my property and I was very satisfied with his workmanship. I will continue to use Wes for future projects."
KW Excavation LLC
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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TerravationPro
5.0(
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Serving Spring City, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Max was a pleasure to work with from start to finish, he wasn’t the most expensive or the cheapest but he was definitely the most knowledgeable and experienced. They did a great job and I definitely would hire them again. Money well spent!"
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&N concrete & excavation LLC
4.8(
5
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Serving Spring City, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and crew took a dilapidated wall and recycled all material in the installation. Came out great! He's also completed other concrete and retaining wall work for me and my company. Highly recommend!"
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Retaining wall
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Retaining wall
Retaining wall

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Superior Tank and Energy Company, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Spring City, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The two man crew arrived right on time and called ahead to say they were on the way. They went straight to work and were very professional and open to questions. They cleaned up after themselves and were respectful of my property. Very good experience overall."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Davis Home Remodel and Flips
5.0(
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Serving Spring City, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired the Davis remodeling company in June to rid our property of a tremendous amount of yard debris. Larnell was quick to respond and came out promptly for an estimate. He did an amazing job, which was not easy on an extremely hot day! Estimate was reasonable and would definitely recommend! He is also a very nice and professional person!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DAVID ERB CONTRACTORS
5.0(
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Serving Spring City, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Established in 1982, DEC has been a family owned and operated site contractor specializing in site development encompassing all aspects of excavation, underground utility install and repair, demolition and earthmoving services. We offer a wide array of services centered around this industry and look forward to exceeding all of our customers needs with an attention to detail and pride we feel bring to every aspect of our work.

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JB Landscape Contractors, LLC
4.0(
6
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Serving Spring City, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Two young men came to my property, and I walked around and showed them what I wanted done. I was given a quote to have four flower beds weeded and mulched and two medium size bushed trimmed. When they came to do the work, I again walked around and showed them what I needed done. They started the work and about an hour and half into it, knocked on my door and said they would not be completing the rest of the job. They could come back another time and quoted an additional price of $250. When I questioned them later about this, they claimed that the price was not for all the areas I showed them. They also told me that some of the price was for gasoline to travel to the job. No mention was made on the quote about fuel charges. If the job was out of their area and required additional charges, they did not mention it when they quoted the price. For the two flower beds and two bushed they trimmed, they did an adequate job. I would not use them again. I was not happy with my experience."
Full garden redesign
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FAQs for excavation projects in Spring City, 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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