Excavation & Sitework FAQs for Chester and Delaware Counties

Prime Services handles foundation, basement, garage, and addition excavation; land clearing and construction-site preparation; grading and drainage; engineered stormwater systems; utility trenching; driveway and parking-area preparation; house, barn, and outbuilding demolition; in-ground pool removal; and commercial sitework. We serve homeowners, builders, contractors, and commercial clients throughout Chester County, Delaware County, and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania.

Yes. Prime Services excavates foundations, basements, garages, additions, and footings according to the available plans, required elevations, and site conditions. We coordinate with homeowners, custom-home builders, and general contractors so the site is properly prepared for the next phase of construction.

Yes. Prime Services provides land clearing and site preparation for new homes, additions, garages, driveways, and other construction projects. Our work can include clearing brush and overgrowth, removing stumps and roots, grubbing, stripping unsuitable material, establishing construction access, and rough grading the site.

Prime Services demolishes and removes houses, garages, barns, sheds, outbuildings, foundations, concrete, asphalt, and other approved structures or site improvements. When included in the project scope, we can also handle debris removal, backfill, compaction, and grading as part of the complete demolition job.

Yes. Prime Services removes in-ground pools and can include the pool structure, concrete decking, and related materials identified in the project scope. After demolition, the area can be backfilled, compacted, and graded to create a usable space and establish proper drainage, based on site conditions and local requirements.

Many drainage problems can be improved through proper grading, swales, drain lines, storm pipe, catch basins, inlet boxes, or culverts. Prime Services evaluates the property's elevations, runoff, soil conditions, and available drainage outlets to determine the right solution for the site.

Yes. Prime Services installs underground infiltration beds, stormwater basins, storm pipe, inlet boxes, catch basins, culverts, and related drainage systems from approved engineered plans. We work from the project requirements and site conditions to install the system at the specified elevations and grades.

Yes. Prime Services works with homeowners, custom-home builders, general contractors, developers, property managers, and commercial clients. We can complete individual excavation projects or coordinate larger sitework packages involving excavation, clearing, demolition, grading, drainage, and stormwater work.

Every project is different. Pricing and scheduling depend on site access, the amount and depth of excavation, structure or pool size, soil and rock conditions, utilities, required materials, disposal requirements, weather, permits, and inspections. After reviewing the property, plans, photos, and requested scope, Prime Services can provide a detailed estimate and realistic project schedule.

The Prime Services team brings 40 years of combined heavy-equipment operating experience to residential and commercial excavation and sitework projects. Prime Services is fully insured and focuses on capable equipment, clear communication, organized job sites, and dependable execution throughout Chester County, Delaware County, and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania.