Excavating Contractor in Hadley, PA

Culvert lifespan depends on the pipe material, the volume of water it carries, and how well it was installed originally. Corrugated metal pipes common on older rural lanes can rust through from the inside while still looking intact from the outside. If your lane floods or the ditch backs up during rain, the culvert is worth inspecting. We can assess the existing pipe and replace it if it is failing.

The process starts with a soil evaluation required by Mercer County before any permit is issued. The evaluator assesses soil type, depth, drainage, and water table to determine what system design the site can support. From there, we excavate for the tank and drain field, install the system, and coordinate the inspection before the system is put into service.

Yes. We handle the full clearing sequence: brush hog service for heavy overgrowth, tree removal, stump grinding, and debris clearing. Once the footprint is clear, we grade and prepare the pad so it is ready for construction. Doing the site work correctly at this stage prevents settling and drainage problems after the building is up.

Washouts on rural driveways are almost always a drainage problem. Water is either crossing the drive without a culvert to carry it, or the driveway surface is not crowned to shed water to the sides. The fix involves excavating the problem areas, installing or replacing culverts where water crosses, and regrading the surface so rain moves off the drive rather than down it.