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Colt's Property Services LLC
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Serving Whitehall, PA and surrounding areas

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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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Northwestern Property Maintenance, LLC
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Serving Whitehall, PA and surrounding areas

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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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JLS Landscaping and Lawncare
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Serving Whitehall, PA and surrounding areas

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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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Response time12 hrs
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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7 Excavating and Paving
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Serving Whitehall, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This team is great, from the salesman Lou to Justin the owner everyone is knowledgeable and great to work with. Fair price for the work done. Scheduled right away, showed up in time and executed in a professional manner. Thank you"
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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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FAQs for excavation projects in Whitehall, 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 Whitehall, PA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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