Excavation, Site Work and Septic Installation in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Valley Brook Services is a full-package excavation company serving Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Mercer County stretches north of Lawrence County along the Ohio line, with the Shenango Valley cities, small-town boroughs and a lot of open farm and wooded acreage. Mercer County sits right next to our home county, so crews and trucks can get there without a long haul.
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 Mercer County
Here is how each of our services fits the projects we see in this county. In Mercer 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 Mercer County
Whether you are putting up a garage, a pole barn or a house, the pad has to be built right. In Mercer County, we build the pad to the size and grade the building needs, and we can handle the clearing, grading and utilities around it.
Foundation Excavation & Backfill in Mercer County
Footers, foundation digs and backfill are the core of our work for builders. If your project in Mercer County needs a foundation dug on a schedule, this is the work we do every week.
Septic System Installation in Mercer County
If you are building in Mercer County on a lot without sewer, or your existing system needs a full replacement, we can handle the excavation and installation. We will also explain the test-hole, percolation and permit process if you have not been through it yet.
Underground Utilities & Stormwater in Mercer County
Pipe and stormwater work are part of our full-package excavation. In Mercer County, we can run the trench, bed and lay the pipe, and backfill, alongside the grading and site prep on the same job.
Grading & Topsoil in Mercer County
In Mercer County, we grade new lots for builders and developers and put down topsoil and final grade when the construction is done. We also take on commercial grading, including parking areas.
Land Clearing & Lot Clearing in Mercer County
If a lot in Mercer County is wooded or overgrown, clearing is the first step. We clear the site and can keep going into the pad, the foundation or the utilities.
Demolition in Mercer County
If an old house, garage or outbuilding in Mercer County has to come down before something new goes up, we handle the demolition, haul the debris with our own trucks and leave the lot ready for the next step.
Pond Construction in Mercer County
Pond construction in Mercer County is excavation on a big scale. We do not build small ornamental ponds, but for a larger pond we can excavate and shape the basin.
Trucking & Aggregate Hauling in Mercer County
Having our own trucks matters on every job. In Mercer County, our drivers and trucks work alongside our excavation crews and haul our own stone to the site.
Planning a Project in Mercer 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 Mercer County
We work for several area home builders and take on commercial and private projects as well. In Mercer County, that means everything from a builder's next lot to a commercial site that needs grading and stormwater, to a landowner who needs a pad or a clearing.
We are a good fit for customers who value quality work over the cheapest number. People tell us the crew is professional and the work is quality, and we aim to earn that on every job.
Permits and Planning for Projects in Mercer County
Requirements for site work differ from one township and county to the next. In Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County
We work throughout Mercer County, including Mercer and the surrounding area. Communities we serve include:
- Hermitage
- Sharon
- Grove City
- Greenville
- Mercer
- Sharpsville
- Farrell
- West Middlesex
- Jamestown
- Stoneboro
- Sandy Lake
Do not see your community listed? If your property is in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County, we serve Lawrence County, Beaver County, Butler County, Allegheny 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 Mercer County
Yes. Mercer 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.