# Dirt Works Excavation Inc > Dirt Works Excavation Inc is a family-owned excavation, concrete, and landscaping contractor serving Pittsburgh's South Hills. Address: 4630 N Emblem Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Phone: (412) 770-5334. Website: https://www.dirtworkspgh.com. The crew works the region's heavy clay soil, steep hillside lots, and freeze-thaw winters every day: grading, drainage, retaining walls, concrete flatwork, hydroseeding, and bulk topsoil delivery across Whitehall, Jefferson Hills, South Park, Peters Township, Baldwin, Mt Lebanon, Castle Shannon, and Bethel Park. ## Services - [Hydroseeding](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/services/hydroseeding): Hydroseeded lawn installation suited to Pittsburgh clay soil and slopes, far cheaper than sod. - [Excavation](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/services/excavation): Site prep, grading, foundation digs, and drainage excavation on South Hills hillside lots. - [Landscaping](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/services/landscaping): Full landscape design and installation, beds, plantings, and yard transformations. - [Patios](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/services/patios): Concrete patios, driveways, and walkways built on properly compacted base for freeze-thaw durability. - [Retaining Walls](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/services/retaining-walls): Segmental block and boulder retaining walls engineered for Pittsburgh's steep grades. - [Lawn Aeration & Overseeding](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/services/lawn-aeration-overseeding): Core aeration and overseeding to relieve compacted clay and thicken thin lawns. - [Concrete Repair](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/services/concrete-repair): Repair of cracked, settled, and spalled concrete caused by freeze-thaw cycles and clay movement. - [Snow Removal](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/services/snow-removal-pittsburgh): Commercial snow plowing and salting contracts across the Pittsburgh South Hills. - [Stamped & Exposed Aggregate Concrete](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/services/stamped-concrete): Decorative stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate concrete finishes for patios and pool decks. ## Service Areas - [Whitehall](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/whitehall): Excavation, concrete, and landscaping services in Whitehall, PA. - [Jefferson Hills](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/jefferson-hills): Excavation, concrete, and landscaping services in Jefferson Hills, PA. - [South Park](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/south-park): Excavation, concrete, and landscaping services in South Park, PA. - [Peters Township](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/peters-township): Excavation, concrete, and landscaping services in Peters Township, PA. - [Baldwin](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/baldwin): Excavation, concrete, and landscaping services in Baldwin, PA. - [Mt Lebanon](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/mt-lebanon): Excavation, concrete, and landscaping services in Mt Lebanon, PA. - [Castle Shannon](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/castle-shannon): Excavation, concrete, and landscaping services in Castle Shannon, PA. - [Bethel Park](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/bethel-park): Excavation, concrete, and landscaping services in Bethel Park, PA. ## Key Pages - [Topsoil & Supply](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/supply): Triaxle delivery of screened topsoil, mushroom manure, and rain garden mix in Pittsburgh. - [Pricing FAQ](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/faq): Straight answers on what excavation, concrete, retaining walls, and hydroseeding cost in Pittsburgh. - [Cost Calculator](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/tools/cost-calculator): Instant ballpark estimates for excavation, retaining wall, patio, hydroseeding, and landscaping projects. - [Contact](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/contact): Request a free estimate or call (412) 770-5334. - [Blog](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog): Guides on excavation, drainage, lawns, and concrete written for Pittsburgh homeowners. ## Blog Posts - [Why Concrete Cracks in Pittsburgh and When to Fix It](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/concrete-repair-pittsburgh): How freeze-thaw cycles and clay soil crack Pittsburgh concrete, and when repair makes sense. - [Does My Pittsburgh Yard Need a French Drain? Signs, Costs, and What to Expect](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/french-drain-pittsburgh): French drain warning signs, installation costs, and what the work involves. - [7 Signs Your Pittsburgh Lawn Needs Aeration (And What to Do About It)](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/signs-lawn-needs-aeration-pittsburgh): How to tell when compacted clay soil is choking your lawn. - [Lawn Aeration and Overseeding in Pittsburgh: When to Do It and Why It Works](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/lawn-aeration-overseeding-pittsburgh): Timing and benefits of fall aeration and overseeding in western PA. - [Spring Hydroseeding in Pittsburgh: Timing, Prep, and What to Expect](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/spring-hydroseeding-pittsburgh): When spring soil temperatures are right for hydroseeding and how to prep. - [Spring Thaw in Pittsburgh: How to Spot Drainage Problems Before They Worsen](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/spring-drainage-problems-pittsburgh): Catching yard drainage issues as the snowmelt and spring rains hit. - [When to Regrade Your Yard: Signs Your Property Needs Excavation Work](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/when-to-regrade-your-yard): Grading red flags like pooling water, foundation seepage, and slope erosion. - [Hydroseeding vs. Sod in Pittsburgh: Which is Right for Your Lawn?](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/hydroseeding-vs-sod-pittsburgh): Cost, timeline, and results compared for new Pittsburgh lawns. - [Retaining Wall Materials: Comparing Stone, Block, and Concrete Options](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/retaining-wall-materials-guide): Choosing wall materials that hold up on Pittsburgh hillsides. - [How to Prepare Your Pittsburgh Yard for Winter: Fall Checklist](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/prepare-yard-winter-pittsburgh): Fall yard tasks that prevent freeze-thaw and drainage damage over winter. - [DIY vs. Professional Excavation: When to Rent Equipment vs. Hire a Contractor](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/diy-vs-professional-excavation): Where rental equipment ends and professional excavation begins. - [Patio on a Slope in Pittsburgh: Do You Need a Retaining Wall?](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/patio-retaining-wall-pittsburgh): Building patios on sloped South Hills lots, with and without retaining walls. - [Topsoil Delivery in Pittsburgh: How Much You Need and What to Look For](https://www.dirtworkspgh.com/blog/topsoil-delivery-pittsburgh): Calculating topsoil volume and spotting quality screened soil.