Serving Wilkes Barre, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Will work with them again!"





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Serving Wilkes Barre, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Will work with them again!"





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Serving Wilkes Barre, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"Mr.Holena called us & came over the same night we inquired about an excavator & gave us an estimate. We hired him on the spot & was here a week after! Very professional & the work was done quickly & cleanly."

Serving Wilkes Barre, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Karp Excavating did a super job clearing some land for us. Installed a driveway and leveled a pad site for a pole barn. They were timely and professional. We were very happy with the work. The barn started and I needed stone. I called and with in 1 hour I had two triaxle loads of stone. Zoe the dog was also there. She is the project manager. Haha"

Serving Wilkes Barre, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"Hired J&Z to do grass mowing, very pleased with their work, planning on hiring them to do some landscaping work also. Professional, courteous and a young military man. Give them a try youâ ll be happy you did!!"





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Serving Wilkes Barre, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Customers say: Quick response
"He is very Professional. Just a Great Person to work with. He works Very Hard and his work is Perfect!! He keeps you informed all the time on what will happen. He met all of his schedule that he told me he would complete. Just an Awesome Person!! I would recommend to everyone! The best Concrete Sidewalk I have ever seen completed. Just Awesome!! I'm Very Pleased!!"





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Serving Wilkes Barre, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I found a surprise abandoned UST when excavating my front yard for a carport. After spending weeks online researching, reading horror stories, and becoming more panicked and confused I narrowed prospective candidates down to 4 companies and began the vetting process. I spoke with Shelley at Alternative Petroleum and immediately clicked with her. She answered all of my preliminary questions, clearing up some fact vs. fiction I had read online, and had a confidence in her manner was very reassuring. I didn't wait to get all estimates because I made my decision to go with Alternative Petroleum after our conversation. Was I ever right! Maria, Shelly, Dominique and Sal were very responsive in answering all of my questions and explaining the process in detail. They returned my calls right away and always exhibited patience and a bit of much-appreciated stress-relieving humor. Sal was on-site at 8am with his crew - all very professional, respectful, hard working guys - and they quickly got the tank pulled from my extremely tight space without damaging anything (retaining wall and paved walkway). My neighbors even commented on how clean and efficient they were. This is a family-owned business and you get the feeling they really like working together and enjoy what they do. Sal's phone never stopped ringing and I can see why. Each person involved with the business is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and professional. I had encountered so much conflicting information online and from the different companies I spoke with that I was braced for the process to be a nightmare. Thanks to Sal and Company I was wrong! I'm incredibly grateful I found them. I can recommend Alternative Petroleum without hesitation, they are THE BEST!!!"

Serving Wilkes Barre, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Greg did an awesome job. Fast service, takes pride in his work, very reasonably priced. He's reliable."

Serving Wilkes Barre, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very professional contractor who goes above and beyond to ensure the customer is satisfied."
Serving Wilkes Barre, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The contractor was very professional. He had the correct equipment to do the job. His crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. He worked through to completion and met my deadline quite efficiently. They did a good job. I will hire the crew again when I need excavation services."
Serving Wilkes Barre, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Lombardo & Excavating Inc, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.
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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