Our Story
G&S Excavating serves homeowners in Herminie, PA, and the surrounding Westmoreland County area. We specialize in excavation services, fencing and gates, and patio coverings. Many local properties near the Youghiogheny River or along Route 136 face shifting soil from seasonal freeze-thaw cycles, which can cause fences to lean or gates to bind. Our team addresses these issues by stabilizing post foundations and adjusting grading to prevent future movement. We also install durable patio coverings that withstand local weather. Whether you live near the Herminie Post Office or out by the West Newton border, we provide practical, lasting solutions for your outdoor structures.
Q&A
Why do my fence posts keep leaning in Herminie?
The clay-heavy soil in Herminie expands and contracts with moisture changes, especially after heavy rain or snowmelt. Over time, this movement loosens the footing of fence posts. G&S Excavating can reset posts on a stable gravel base or concrete collar, and we often regrade the area to improve drainage so your fence stays straight.
My gate is dragging on the ground. Can you fix that without replacing the whole fence?
Yes. Often a dragging gate is due to frost heave or soil settling that shifts the gatepost. We can reset or brace the post at the correct height, sometimes with a longer anchor pier, and adjust the hinge alignment. If the ground slope has changed, we can also regrade a small area under the gate to restore clearance.
Do you install patio covers that hold up to heavy snow loads in Westmoreland County?
Absolutely. Our patio coverings are built to local snow load requirements. We use treated lumber or aluminum framing with proper post footings set below frost line. This keeps the structure stable through Herminie winters and prevents sagging or shifting as the ground freezes and thaws.
Services Offered
- Fence and gate installation
- Fence and gate repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
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