Most homeowners never give residential excavation any thought until something goes wrong down the road. An unstable foundation, an excess of flooding in the backyard, or problems with the septic field: odds are it’s all because of poor sitework. Site Prep has been the residential excavation contractor on projects across the southeastern portion of Pennsylvania, along with parts of northern Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey, and other states for 12 years. We dig according to your plans, and if there is anything that will not work as planned, we let you know before we ever start.
The residential excavation services provided by our company cover the entire project, from the initial clearing, to digging trenches for footers, to dealing with drainage issues. We will excavate for septic and drain fields, pour concrete, and do final grading. All of our residential excavation services will be performed by one contractor crew throughout the whole process so that you don’t have to contact five separate subs for information. You can trust us to understand all the local laws regarding runoff and permits.
You don’t have to take our word for any of it, and you shouldn’t. Read the third-party reviews on our Google and Facebook pages, look through the projects we’ve wrapped up recently, then call us at 717-799-7311. The estimate is free and there’s no obligation, so you’ll know what your site needs and what it’ll cost before you hire anyone.
Have Your Residential Excavation Done by Professionals
Our residential excavation services cover every part of the process, from site clearing to final grading. We’ll take your building plans and transform the site to match them, communicating through every step of the job.
We enjoy taking care of every detail of our customers’ residential excavation (and commercial excavation) projects. The less they need to think about their sitework, the better we’re doing our job. We manage the excavation details to free your mind for more important things!
Residential Excavation Services We Offer
Site Clearing and Brush Removal
The first step of any sitework contractor’s job is removing obstructions! We’ll get rid of any brush or ground cover on the site and prepare the area for excavation.
Basement and Footer Excavation
The basement excavation will be done according to the project drawings. We’ll ensure proper footer trenches and make certain the building has adequate foundational support.
Water Runoff and Drainage
We can take care of grading the site and providing the necessary rainwater control solutions. We specialize in helping customers meet local water runoff requirements.
Septic and Drain Field Installation
Based on the site plans, we’ll do the excavation for the septic system. This includes any sewer connections or septic drain field excavation required to meet local regulations.
Concrete Floors and Flatwork
Our concrete crews will pour the footers and floors for your new building. We’ll finish the concrete “flatwork” and leave the building foundation ready for the construction crew.
Final Grading
Once the foundation is completed, we’ll take care of backfilling and grading the site. We’ll leave the area clean and ready for final landscaping after construction is complete.
Where We Offer Residential Excavation
We provide residential excavation services in an 80-mile radius around Gap, PA. Our sitework contractors serve southeast Pennsylvania, as well as parts of northern Maryland and Delaware. We do residential excavation in the metro areas of Philadelphia, Allentown, Lancaster, York, and Harrisburg, PA. We also serve the greater Baltimore, MD, and Wilmington, DE areas.
Hire a Residential Excavation Contractor You Can Trust
We’ll do whatever we can to make sure you’re completely happy with the residential excavation services we provide. Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority, plain and simple.
Of course, every sitework contractor makes this claim, so don’t just take our word for it. We encourage you to check our third-party Google reviews and Facebook reviews to see what past customers are saying.
Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions about your residential excavation project. We look forward to serving you!
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Recently Completed Residential Excavation
FAQs
To calculate the cost of excavation, you’ll need to determine the volume of excavation, the type of material you’re using, labor and equipment costs, and any other additional costs the process may entail. If you need help calculating the cost of excavation, feel free to contact us!
Typically, residential excavation can take around one week to complete. The exact duration of the residential excavation process depends on the size and scope of the project as well as the contractor you choose for the job. Feel free to contact us to get an estimate on how long it’ll take us to complete.
The three main types of excavation are topsoil, earth, and rock. Topsoil excavation entails removing any vegetation and the uppermost layer of soil. Earth excavation involves removing the layer of soil immediately below the topsoil. Finally, rock excavation includes removing hard materials such as solid rocks or boulders.
The excavation process for a home typically involves clearing the area of any soil, debris, or vegetation, digging for a foundation, ensuring proper drainage, compacting and stabilizing the soil, and adding any necessary utilities such as sewer systems.
While both digging and excavation involve removing dirt, vegetation, or other earth materials, digging tends to be a smaller-scale project. Excavation typically requires more extensive planning.
