Washington County growth

Excavation Contractors in Peters Township, PA

A township that grew from 3,004 people in 1950 to nearly 23,000.

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Growing South of the County Line

Excavation contractors in Peters Township, in Washington County, work in a suburb that has grown steadily for 70 years. The population was 3,004 in 1950, grew 20.8 percent in the 2000s to 21,213, and reached 22,946 in 2020, with an estimated 23,248 in 2024. Peters was one of the county's thirteen original townships, incorporated in 1781, and covers 19.52 square miles of land.

Coal and Hackett

Coal became a major industry in the township and led to the settlement of Hackett. Mining history means undermined ground in parts of the area; for deep work we ask about mine maps.

Landslide country

The USGS's study of the greater Pittsburgh region counted more than 3,000 recent landslides in Allegheny and Washington counties combined, and found sliding densest in the Dunkard Group terrain of southern Washington County, mostly on north-facing slopes of 20 to 35 percent. Peters lies in the county's north, but the same caution about cutting and filling on slopes applies.

New construction

Many Peters projects are new homes on former farm and woodland. We handle the sequence: clearing, erosion controls, rough grading, foundation dig, utility trenches, backfill and finish grading. One crew handling the whole site means fewer handoffs.

Route 19 and McMurray

US 19 runs north-south through the township and East McMurray Road east-west. Driveway or drainage connections on state routes need PennDOT approval.

Housing growth

Housing units rose from 6,221 in 2000 to 7,559 in 2010, and growth has continued since. Newer homes need pools, patios and drainage corrections as yards settle.

Common Peters jobs

New-home site prep
Pool and patio excavation
Drainage correction
Lot clearing

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What to Know in Peters Township

Growth. Peters grew from 3,004 in 1950 to 22,946 in 2020; the 2000 to 2010 decade added 20.8 percent.
History. Peters was incorporated in 1781 as one of Washington County's thirteen original townships.
Coal. Coal became a major industry and led to the development of the settlement of Hackett.
Landslides. USGS counted more than 3,000 recent landslides in Allegheny and Washington counties; in southern Washington County most occur on north-facing slopes of 20 to 35 percent.

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Peters Township Questions

Do you work in Washington County?

Yes, including Peters Township.

Are there mines under Peters?

Coal mining was a major industry here. For deep work, we check what is known.

Can you prep a new-home site?

Yes, from clearing to foundation dig and grading.

Do you need a separate contractor for clearing and foundation?

No. We can handle the whole site sequence.

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