Excavation Contractors in Plum, PA

Excavation contractors in Plum work in Pennsylvania's second-largest borough by area, 28.57 square miles of land with 27,144 residents in 2020, about 950 per square mile. Plum Creek rises within the borough, Pucketa Creek forms the boundary with Lower Burrell on its way to the Allegheny, and Abers Creek and Little Plum Creek also cross it. That mix of hills and creek valleys gives lots of every shape.

Gas lines are part of the picture

Plum has had serious gas explosions: in 1996 and on March 5, 2008, both attributed to gas pipe failures, and on August 12, 2023, a blast that killed six people. It is a sober reminder of why the 811 locate matters. We request marks for every dig, hand-expose lines near the marks, and stop if anything looks wrong.

1960s growth

Plum doubled from 10,241 residents in 1960 to 21,932 in 1970 and has been roughly stable since. Homes from that boom now need lateral, drainage and driveway work.

Turnpike and Oakmont

The Pennsylvania Turnpike passes through Plum from mile markers 49 to 55, and Oakmont Country Club, host of a record ten U.S. Opens, lies mainly in Plum.

Room for larger projects

At about 950 people per square mile, Plum has more open land than most Allegheny County boroughs. New homes on larger lots need clearing, driveway bases, utility trenches and grading. Housing vacancy for homeowners was just 0.8 percent in 2020, and owners are investing in their properties.

Erosion and creeks

With several creeks crossing the borough, keeping soil out of the water during clearing and grading is a priority. Silt fence, stabilized entrances and quick seeding are standard on our Plum jobs.

Common Plum jobs

• Lot clearing and driveway bases
• Drainage and regrading
• Utility and lateral trenches
• Pool and garage pads

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