Top 8 Excavation Contractors in Ephrata, PA
Top questions to ask before hiring an excavation contractor
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Recent reviews for Ephrata Excavation Contractors
In a word, our experience with this outfit has been horrible. I will say "shame on us" as when we had trouble getting them to call us back, that should have been our red flag to do some research. We are working with a pool company who recommended this c...
I would not hire Triton Landscaping or Ben Lesnak or John DeMarco. While they may seem like decent people, they are not. The service and deliverables are horrible. Here's what will happen. They will show you a great rendering (see images). They will...
First time, Last time with this company. Driveway lady crews did a lousy job sealing my driveway, some of the sealer got into my lawn and killed my grass, I found out after I paid her. I had to clean up the mess and reseed the areas. They weren't big but ...
Late to appointment. Very good value. Poor work quality.
Returned home from work and the cracks were immediately very visible. The driveway looked to be a shade or two darker, but it appeared none of the cracks were filled in. Waste of good money.
Everything You Need to Know About Ephrata Excavation Contractors
Does the excavation contractor I want to hire need to be licensed in Ephrata?
Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Excavation Contractor need to have. There are 4 excavation contractors in Ephrata that are licensed.
Here are the types of license(s) Excavation Contractors need to have to work on Excavation Services jobs in PA:
- Accreditations/License: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
- Accreditations/License: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
- Accreditations/License: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Will Excavation Services work in Ephrata require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?
Whether you’re excavation contractor job is in Ephrata or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring excavation contractors. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the excavation contractor performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the excavation services folks that everything is in order.
What should I check for once my Excavation Contractor in Ephrata has finished working?
Every excavation services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any excavation services company has told you they've finished the job:
- Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with excavation services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the excavation contractor to describe what they did. Whether your excavation services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
- Compare the description provided on your excavation services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the excavation contractor do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.