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Lombardo Trucking & Excavating
16 Stout Street
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Lombardo Trucking & Excavating
16 Stout Street
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Approved Pro
37 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.


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Wallingford Builders, LLC
71 Hillcrest Circle
5.00(
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Wallingford Builders, LLC
71 Hillcrest Circle
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

Wallingford Builders, LLC is your professional choice, for your next home improvement or building project. Call us today, for a free estimate or with any questions you may have. We can't wait for you to begin to enjoy the beauty and comfort of your new home or office. Thank you for your interest.

"he is the best always thinks of the buyer"

Robert N on February 2021

Wallingford Builders, LLC is your professional choice, for your next home improvement or building project. Call us today, for a free estimate or with any questions you may have. We can't wait for you to begin to enjoy the beauty and comfort of your new home or office. Thank you for your interest.

"he is the best always thinks of the buyer"

Robert N on February 2021


Shane Hauck Excavating
30 Ivey Dr
5.00(
3
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Shane Hauck Excavating
30 Ivey Dr
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Shane responded to my request for an estimate quickly. He was here when he said he would be and completed the job in a single day. He's a very nice person and does a really good job."

Dixie H on October 2024

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Shane responded to my request for an estimate quickly. He was here when he said he would be and completed the job in a single day. He's a very nice person and does a really good job."

Dixie H on October 2024


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Karp Excavating Ltd.
73 Oxbow Creek Lane
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3
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Karp Excavating Ltd.
73 Oxbow Creek Lane
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"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"

Jeffrey B on March 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"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"

Jeffrey B on March 2025


L Davis Excavating
630 Carley Brook
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
L Davis Excavating
630 Carley Brook
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Luke is really talented. He follows thru on his promises. I am an architect and work w lots of different contractors. I highly recommend him. "

alan _ on May 2025

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Luke is really talented. He follows thru on his promises. I am an architect and work w lots of different contractors. I highly recommend him. "

alan _ on May 2025


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Barhite Construction
535 Elkdale Road
5.00(
3
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Barhite Construction
535 Elkdale Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

We are 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!

"Barhite construction were great to work with. Communication was great and showed up when promised (yea). Project was done expertly.We plan on using them again in the spring"

Christopher D on August 2023

We are 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!

"Barhite construction were great to work with. Communication was great and showed up when promised (yea). Project was done expertly.We plan on using them again in the spring"

Christopher D on August 2023


Holena Excavating, Inc.
103 Slocum Street
4.68(
17
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Holena Excavating, Inc.
103 Slocum Street
4.68(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

With over 22 years of experience, Holena Excavating, Inc., has the knowledge and the integrity that you would expect from your trusted contractor. Specializing in excavation and concrete, we have experience in a wide variety of services, including demolition, landscape excavation, sewer main installation, and even snow removal and tree service. We are truly your one stop shop! Give us a call today for a free estimate!

"Hired Charlie even though he was roughly 20% more than the other bids I got. He came highly reviewed so after being burned by a previous contractor I did not want to take chances. It all started off good. His work is great and the end job was well done. The issue is he did not do the entire job that we originally agreed upon which included taking trash left over from a demo from the previous contractor. Also, he did 90% of my yard and grass seeded it but then at the end says the agreement did not include the other 10% which was also messed up and needed to be done. Who in their right mind would not want the other 10% done as well even if it cost a little more? I told him originally I wanted the entire yard done and trash gone When we originally talked I told him I wanted a contract, I asked him two more times before he even started working. Even at the end of the work I still do not have a contract. He finished 85% of what we agreed upon and then still expected his entire payment, now I seen why he did not make a contract. Then he got mad and threatened to call the zoning officer on me for the trash that he left on my back porch, and would not you know it the zoning officer shows up a few days later to give us a warning. So much trash that it broke the back porch so that now it needs to be repaired. He also cracked my concrete entry to my driveway with his dump truck which I will also have to get fixed. In conclusion, Charlie does good work but make sure you get a contract before he does any work because he will change the agreement on you and still expect full payment."

Shane H on September 2021

With over 22 years of experience, Holena Excavating, Inc., has the knowledge and the integrity that you would expect from your trusted contractor. Specializing in excavation and concrete, we have experience in a wide variety of services, including demolition, landscape excavation, sewer main installation, and even snow removal and tree service. We are truly your one stop shop! Give us a call today for a free estimate!

"Hired Charlie even though he was roughly 20% more than the other bids I got. He came highly reviewed so after being burned by a previous contractor I did not want to take chances. It all started off good. His work is great and the end job was well done. The issue is he did not do the entire job that we originally agreed upon which included taking trash left over from a demo from the previous contractor. Also, he did 90% of my yard and grass seeded it but then at the end says the agreement did not include the other 10% which was also messed up and needed to be done. Who in their right mind would not want the other 10% done as well even if it cost a little more? I told him originally I wanted the entire yard done and trash gone When we originally talked I told him I wanted a contract, I asked him two more times before he even started working. Even at the end of the work I still do not have a contract. He finished 85% of what we agreed upon and then still expected his entire payment, now I seen why he did not make a contract. Then he got mad and threatened to call the zoning officer on me for the trash that he left on my back porch, and would not you know it the zoning officer shows up a few days later to give us a warning. So much trash that it broke the back porch so that now it needs to be repaired. He also cracked my concrete entry to my driveway with his dump truck which I will also have to get fixed. In conclusion, Charlie does good work but make sure you get a contract before he does any work because he will change the agreement on you and still expect full payment."

Shane H on September 2021


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Salazar Construction & Excavation LLC
5.00(
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Salazar Construction & Excavation LLC
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
81 local quotes requested

You can also call us today at: (570) 983-5553 English and Spanish 10+ years of experience! Salazar Construction & Excavation has built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. We service both residential and commercial properties. We give you the peace of mind you need to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Great they did my water and seeer lines"

Tom R on April 2025

You can also call us today at: (570) 983-5553 English and Spanish 10+ years of experience! Salazar Construction & Excavation has built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. We service both residential and commercial properties. We give you the peace of mind you need to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Great they did my water and seeer lines"

Tom R on April 2025


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Halo Environmental Solutions
20 Moore Road
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Halo Environmental Solutions
20 Moore Road
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Approved Pro
435 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

Halo Environmental Solutions offers a variety of Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and drain service as a means to help clients in rural northeastern Pennsylvania better enjoy their properties and lives. We strive to offer unmatched service of the highest quality in Clarks Summit, Greentown, Lakewood, Waymart, Lake Ariel, PA, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of pump services including repair and replacements. Halo Environmental Solutions offers a wide range of services so we can maximize the benefits of having a one stop shop for all things related to your sewer & water line.

Halo Environmental Solutions offers a variety of Plumbing, Septic pumping, Sewer and drain service as a means to help clients in rural northeastern Pennsylvania better enjoy their properties and lives. We strive to offer unmatched service of the highest quality in Clarks Summit, Greentown, Lakewood, Waymart, Lake Ariel, PA, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of pump services including repair and replacements. Halo Environmental Solutions offers a wide range of services so we can maximize the benefits of having a one stop shop for all things related to your sewer & water line.


Conscape
49 Maple Ave
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Conscape
49 Maple Ave
No reviews
15 years of experience

We are an excavation, demolition, masonry, and concrete contractor. We accept cash, check, visa, mastercard, and american express. Call us for a free estimate on your next project.

We are an excavation, demolition, masonry, and concrete contractor. We accept cash, check, visa, mastercard, and american express. Call us for a free estimate on your next project.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Scranton, PA

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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