Excavation Contractors in Dormont, PA

Excavation contractors in Dormont work in one of the most densely populated places in the region. The borough covers just 0.76 square miles and had 8,244 residents in 2020, about 10,842 per square mile. Incorporated on March 31, 1909, it was the first independent municipality in the South Hills, and the streetcar tunnel and Liberty Tunnels fueled rapid growth to a 1950 peak of 13,405.

Tight access

In 2000 there were 4,287 housing units at about 5,788 per square mile. Lots are narrow, driveways short and backyards small. Most Dormont jobs use the smallest excavators and sometimes hand digging, with careful staging on the street.

Old laterals

Homes from the 1910s through the 1950s often still have original clay laterals. Replacement is the most common Dormont dig, usually including a sidewalk and street section.

The pool and the parks

Dormont's municipal pool, more than 60,000 square feet, is one of the largest in Pennsylvania. Neighborhoods around the park slope toward it, and runoff in those streets can be heavy during storms.

Planning around density

Dormont's density means no room for error. We agree on every detail before starting: where the machine goes, where spoil sits, how trucks load and how long the street will be affected. Restoration of walks, lawns and curbs is part of the price.

Hand digging

Some Dormont yards have no machine access at all. In those cases we hand-dig or use very small tracked equipment, and the price reflects the extra labor. We tell you up front.

Light rail

The Red Line light rail runs through Dormont along the borough's main commercial street, which affects hauling and staging nearby.

Common Dormont jobs

• Lateral replacement
• Downspout lines
• Small garage and shed removal
• Rear porch footings

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