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McConnell Creations

Excavation & Grading

Site preparation, grading, earthmoving, clearing and property improvement. Serving homeowners and properties throughout the Lake Wallenpaupack Region & NEPA.

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Built Around Your Property

Excavation & Grading That Fits The Site

Every property is different. Access, slope, soil, water movement, existing landscaping and the way you use the space all affect the right approach. McConnell Creations starts with the property in front of us, then builds a practical plan around the result you want.

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What We Can Help With

From Site Work To Finished Detail

Plan The Work

Walk the property, understand access and priorities, and identify related grading, drainage or finish work that may affect the project.

Build It Clean

Focus on a finished result that works with the surrounding grade and property instead of looking like an isolated patch.

Finish The Property

Where appropriate, tie the project together with stone, soil, mulch, planting, grading or other landscape finishing work.

Common Questions

Excavation & Grading FAQ

Do you provide excavation & grading near Lake Wallenpaupack?

Yes. McConnell Creations focuses on the Lake Wallenpaupack Region and serves additional NEPA locations depending on the project.

Can I send photos before scheduling an estimate?

Yes. Use the estimate form to upload photos and describe the project. It helps Lucas understand the property before following up.

Can you combine this with other property work?

Often, yes. Many projects overlap with excavation, grading, drainage, retaining walls, stonework or landscaping. The estimate can cover the combination that makes sense for the site.

The McConnell approach

The right finish starts below the surface

Before you see a beautiful landscape, there is usually a lot of careful site preparation. Excavation and grading establish the elevations, access and drainage paths that make everything else possible.

From opening up a work area to reshaping a rough section of yard, we look at the whole property—not just the patch of dirt directly in front of the machine.

Driveway slopes, existing utilities, tree roots, soil conditions and water runoff all influence the plan. Underground utilities must be located before digging, and larger projects may require additional approvals.

Our goal is a site that is ready for the next phase, whether that means a stone border, gravel drive, lawn restoration, drainage work or a landscape installation.

✓ General property excavation
✓ Rough and finish grading
✓ Trenching and site preparation
✓ Driveway base preparation
✓ Drainage-related earthwork
✓ Landscape bed and slope preparation
Our process

What happens from first call to finished property

Tell us what you want to change, and share photographs if possible. We will discuss the property, timing, access and what a successful finished result looks like.

After reviewing the scope, we can discuss practical options and what needs to happen before work starts. Estimates depend on the actual site and requested materials.

When a project combines services, planning the excavation, drainage, stone and landscaping together can help the finished result feel intentional.

Helpful answers

EXCAVATION & GRADING — More Questions

Can you prepare a site before landscaping?

Yes. Excavation and grading can be coordinated with landscaping, stonework and driveway improvements to reduce unnecessary rework.

Do I need to mark utilities before excavation?

Underground utility locating is an important step before digging. We coordinate project planning around applicable PA One Call requirements.

Can grading help with standing water?

Sometimes. Correcting the slope may help surface runoff, but persistent water issues may require a more comprehensive drainage plan.

Let’s talk about your property

READY TO PLAN YOUR PROJECT?

Tell Lucas what you have in mind. Photos, approximate dimensions and your town are a great place to start.

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