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Avatar for Dirtworks by Johnston, LLC
Dirtworks by Johnston, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving State College, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Dirtworks by Johnston, LLC is your local excavation and demolition contractor in Blair, Centre and surrounding counties. Our vision at DirtWorks, is to provide our clients with total satisfaction and superior quality on each project. It is our desire that the first project we complete for you, makes you a lifelong customer. We want to be the company you tell others about! Check out our website at www.dirtworksbyjohnston.com to see pictures and videos of some of the projects we completed.\n

Septic System Install
Septic System Install
Septic System Install
Septic System Install
Septic System Bed Covered with Fabric

+24

Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Moore Contracting, LLC
4.8(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving State College, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Moore Contracting, LLC, is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We have over 25 years of experience. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stemler Services LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving State College, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Stemler Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Our Team
Our Team
Our Team
Our Team
My Jobs

+24

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Auman's Handyman Services
4.4(
30
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Water or Fuel Tank - Install or ReplaceWater or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving State College, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Auman's Handyman Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Contact information for Brian Auman Phone Number: (814) 360 - 3592 Email: aumanbrian13@gmail.com.

Wash room
Wash room
Dry sink
Shelf
Shower

+12

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Terratrek Excavation Services
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving State College, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Terratrek Excavation Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of this business. I uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. My distinction is the quality of service I bring to my customers. Accurate knowledge of my trade combined with ability is what makes me a true professional. Above all, I am watchful of my customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of my business. Terratrek Excavations Services has been dedicated to providing exceptional excavation services with a focus on precision, integrity, and customer satisfaction. From grading and trench work to demolition and utility preparation, we handle every project with the utmost care.

My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+2

Response time6 hrs
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Capital Improvements
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving State College, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Capital Improvements is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n

Mechanical room
Duct work
Gas furnace.
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Reese's Excavation & Land Clearing Services LLC
Reese's Excavation & Land Clearing Services LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving State College, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients' unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today and you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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All-Terra Construction, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving State College, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

All-Terra Construction, Inc. is a central PA based excavation and construction company. Serving Centre, Blair, Clinton and Huntington County, we provide residential and commercial excavation, grading and utility products and services. In addition to our core services, we specialize in providing solutions such as sinkhole and subsidence remediation, stormwater and drainage improvements, foundation repairs, underpinning and waterproofing, waterline leak detection and repairs/replacements including trenchless and conventional methods, and sewer maintenance and repair services including scoping and jetting. We're also engaged in structural and decorative retaining walls and concrete construction.\n\nOur ultimate goal is to provide unmatched communication and service quality to develop long lasting relationships. Please contact us today to inquire about what solutions we can provide to assist with your project. We are grateful for the opportunity to do so.\n\nThank you,\nATC, Inc.

D&M Services
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving State College, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Response time2 days
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FAQs for excavation projects in State College, 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.

The State College, PA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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