Excavation, Site Work and Septic Installation in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Valley Brook Services is a full-package excavation company serving Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Allegheny County is the most densely built county we serve, and its hills, tight lots and older infrastructure shape how excavation gets done here. The north hills around Wexford are one of our focus areas, where new homes and commercial sites keep going in near the Butler County line.
We do site preparation, foundation excavation and backfill, underground utilities and stormwater, grading and topsoil, land clearing, demolition, larger pond construction and trucking. We also install and replace septic systems in Pennsylvania. We serve 14 counties across Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio, and we have been in business since 2014.
What We Do in Allegheny County
Here is how each of our services fits the projects we see in this county. In Allegheny County, that includes site preparation & development, foundation excavation & backfill, septic system installation, underground utilities & stormwater, grading & topsoil, land clearing & lot clearing, demolition, pond construction, trucking & aggregate hauling.
Site Preparation & Development in Allegheny County
House pads, garage pads, pole barn pads and full site prep are a big part of what we do in Allegheny County. We can take a site from clearing and stripping to a finished pad, and we take on commercial site work as well.
Foundation Excavation & Backfill in Allegheny County
We dig a lot of foundations, and most of that work is for area home builders. In Allegheny County, our crews handle footers, foundation excavation and backfill, and we can continue into utilities and final grade on the same lot.
Septic System Installation in Allegheny County
In Allegheny County, we install new septic systems and replace existing ones, built to county code requirements. This is install and replacement work only. We do not take repair-only calls.
Underground Utilities & Stormwater in Allegheny County
We trench and install underground utilities, and we install and manage stormwater systems, for new homes, developments and commercial sites in Allegheny County.
Grading & Topsoil in Allegheny County
Rough grading, finish grading and topsoil for new lots and commercial sites are core services in Allegheny County. We bring a site to the grade the plan calls for and leave it ready for the next trade.
Land Clearing & Lot Clearing in Allegheny County
We clear wooded lots and building sites in Allegheny County so the next phase can begin, and the same company can carry on into site prep, grading and utilities.
Demolition in Allegheny County
We take down structures and clear the site in Allegheny County so it is ready for new construction, and the same company can carry on into site prep, grading and the foundation.
Pond Construction in Allegheny County
We build larger ponds, generally a half acre and up, in Allegheny County. It is a serious earthmoving job, and we have the excavators, dozers and our own dump trucks for it.
Trucking & Aggregate Hauling in Allegheny County
We run our own tri-axle dump trucks and haul our own stone and aggregate, so the material a job in Allegheny County needs gets there on our schedule.
Planning a Project in Allegheny County?
Tell us about the property and what you need done. We will talk through the project and tell you whether it is a fit.
Call (724) 865-6120Who We Work With in Allegheny County
Most of our work is for builders and developers, and that experience carries over to everyone who needs ground work done well. In Allegheny County, that includes home builders working through a production schedule, developers preparing sites, commercial owners who need a pad and parking graded, and property owners adding a garage, a pole barn or a larger pond.
The customers we fit best are the ones who care more about quality work than about the lowest bid. The feedback we hear most often is that our crew is professional and the work is quality, and that is the standard we try to hold on every job.
Permits and Planning for Projects in Allegheny County
Requirements for site work differ from one township and county to the next. In Allegheny County, some projects need a permit to move dirt, some need a stormwater permit, and almost every building project needs its own approvals. We are not the permit office, so check with the local township or borough early and tell us what they require. Pennsylvania requires a call to 811 (PA One Call) before excavation, so buried utilities are marked.
For septic, Pennsylvania uses a permit process through the local sewage authority. Test holes are dug and the soil is tested for percolation as part of that process. If you already have a septic permit, you have been through it. If you do not, we will explain how it works so you know what comes first.
Weather and Ground Conditions in Allegheny County
We work year-round for the most part, as long as the weather lets us. Rain and wet dirt can set a project back, because wet dirt cannot be moved well, and frozen ground has its own limits. In Allegheny County, that means winter and the wettest weeks of spring can push a start date. We would rather tell you honestly when conditions will affect your project than promise a date we cannot keep.
If your project has a firm deadline, such as a closing date or a builder's schedule, tell us early so we can plan around it.
Before You Contact Us About a Project in Allegheny County
A little preparation helps us give you a useful answer quickly. When you reach out, it helps to have:
- The address or parcel location of the property, and the county
- What you need done: site prep, a pad, a foundation, utilities, grading, clearing, demolition, a pond or a septic system
- Whether the site is cleared, wooded or already partly built
- Any plans, stakes or drawings that already exist
- For septic: whether you already have a design and permit, or are starting from scratch
- Your target start date
If you do not have all of that yet, that is fine. Tell us what you know and we will help you work out the next step. You can call (724) 865-6120 or send us a message through our contact form.
What Working with Us Looks Like
- Reach out. Tell us the address, what you need and your timeline. You can call (724) 865-6120 or send us a message through our contact form.
- We talk it through. We ask questions about the site, the plans and the schedule, and tell you honestly whether the project is a fit.
- Site review. We look at the ground, the access and anything that could affect the work, such as slopes, rock, wet areas and buried utilities.
- Quote and schedule. You get a quote based on the actual scope, and we line up the work with weather and the other trades on the job.
- Crews and trucks on site. Our own crews, equipment and dump trucks do the work.
Communities We Serve in Allegheny County
We work throughout Allegheny County, including Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. Communities we serve include:
- Pittsburgh
- Wexford
- Gibsonia
- Sewickley
- Moon Township
- Pine Township
- McCandless
- Hampton Township
- Richland Township
- Franklin Park
- Bethel Park
- Monroeville
We also have dedicated pages for communities in Allegheny County, including Wexford.
Do not see your community listed? If your property is in Allegheny County, call (724) 865-6120 or send us a message through our contact form and we will confirm we can help.
Why Property Owners and Builders in Allegheny County Choose Valley Brook Services
A Full-Package Excavation Company
We handle the work from clearing to site prep, utilities and grading, plus foundation digging and trucking. That means fewer handoffs and one company accountable for a lot of the ground work on your project.
Our Own Trucks and Equipment
We run our own dump trucks and haul our own stone. Our fleet is roughly 45 to 50 pieces of equipment, including trucks and pickups, and we keep a mechanic on staff to keep it working.
Experience Since 2014
Valley Brook Services was started in 2014 by Eric Moscipan with a single Toro Dingo, and it has grown into a company of nearly 20 employees. Foundation digging for area home builders, more than 250 houses a year, is a big part of our work.
Nearby Service Areas
In addition to Allegheny County, we serve Lawrence County, Beaver County, Butler County, Mercer County, Armstrong County, Venango County, Clarion County, Crawford County, Washington County, Westmoreland County, Trumbull County, Mahoning County, Columbiana County. See our full service area page for the complete list of locations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Work in Allegheny County
Yes. Allegheny County is one of the 14 counties in Pennsylvania and Ohio that we serve.
We do site preparation, foundation excavation and backfill, underground utilities and stormwater, grading and topsoil, land clearing, demolition, larger pond construction and trucking, plus septic system installation and replacement.
For the most part, yes, as long as the weather allows. Wet or frozen ground can delay a project, and we will tell you if conditions are likely to affect your schedule.
Send us a message through our contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through the project.
Yes. We install new septic systems and replace existing systems in Pennsylvania, built to county code. We do not take repair-only calls.
Yes. We take on commercial site work, including grading, building pads and stormwater, alongside our work for home builders.