Excavation Contractor in Dover, PA
Crone's Excavation & Demolition handles demolition, site preparation, land clearing, grading, and stormwater drainage across York County and south central Pennsylvania. Owner-operated and built on years of underground utility work.
A Local, Family-Owned Excavation Contractor
Crone's Excavation & Demolition is a Dover, PA based excavation contractor serving York County, Harrisburg, Dillsburg, Camp Hill, and Hanover. Owner Brandon Crone built the business around hands-on equipment work, owner-led project management, and the kind of straightforward communication you don't always get from a bigger outfit.
Brandon is on site, on the phone, and on the equipment. You aren't passed around.
Excavator, skid steer, trucks and trailer. No rental delays, no third party schedules.
Written quotes that lay out what's included. If the scope changes you hear about it first.
Years Family Owned
Full-Service Excavation in Dover, PA
From a single shed teardown to a full site prep with drainage. We cover residential and light commercial work across York County and the Harrisburg area.
Demolition
Safe, clean tear-downs across Dover, York County, and the Harrisburg area. Old houses, garages, barns, sheds, and concrete pads removed by a local crew with our own equipment.
Explore ServiceSite Preparation
Turn a raw lot into a build-ready pad. Stripping, stockpiling, stabilizing, and coordinating with your builder so the foundation crew shows up to a site that's actually ready.
Explore ServiceLand Clearing
Brush, trees, stumps, and undergrowth cleared from rural lots, driveway lines, and building sites across York County, PA. Selective or full clear, with the burn piles or haul-off handled.
Explore ServiceGrading
Rough grade, finish grade, and everything in between. Driveways, building pads, yards, and drainage swales shaped to spec across Dover, Harrisburg, and the rest of York County.
Explore ServiceStormwater Drainage
French drains, catch basins, downspout extensions, and full subsurface drainage systems. Built to actually move water away from where you don't want it, across Dover and York County, PA.
Explore ServiceSeptic Field Excavation
New septic system installs, replacement drain fields, and tank work across Dover, PA and York County. Handled by a crew with deep underground plumbing roots.
Explore ServiceFoundation Excavation
Footer digs, full basements, crawl spaces, slabs, and backfill for new builds and additions across Dover, York County, and the rest of south central PA.
Explore ServiceTrenching
Clean, properly bedded utility trenching for electric, gas, water, sewer, fiber, and communication lines across Dover, York County, and the surrounding parts of south central PA.
Explore ServiceSewer Line Excavation
New sewer line installation, lateral replacements, old cast iron to PVC conversions, and public sewer tie-ins handled by a crew that started in plumbing.
Explore ServiceWater Line Excavation
New water service installs, replacement of old galvanized and poly lines, leak repairs, and well-to-public tie-ins across Dover and York County, PA.
Explore ServiceGravel Driveway Installation
New gravel driveways, full rebuilds, and regrades across Dover, PA and York County. Properly crowned, shouldered, and graded so they actually drain and stay drivable.
Explore ServiceWhat Makes a Crone's Job Different
Most excavation problems aren't about the dirt. They're about what's under it, where the water needs to go, and whether the crew running the equipment took the time to plan ahead. We treat every job like we're going to drive past it for the next twenty years.
We grew out of underground utility work, which means we don't just push dirt. We think about pipe, drainage, septic, and what the next trade behind us is going to need. That's why builders, homeowners, and contractors across south central PA keep calling us back.
PA Towns Served
Recent Work From Across York County
Aerial views from a handful of recent excavation jobs across Dover and the surrounding area. Click any tile to play.
From First Call to Final Grade
A simple four-step process that keeps the timeline honest and the quote in line with the job we actually do.
Phone Call
Call 717-758-6405 or send a few photos through the quote form. Tell us what you're trying to do. We'll usually know within a couple minutes if we're a fit.
On-Site Walkthrough
We come out to the property and walk it with you. Free, no obligation, and the only way to give you a real number.
Written Quote
An itemized quote within a couple of business days. You see exactly what's included and what the timeline looks like.
The Work
When we tell you we're starting on Monday we mean Monday. Daily site cleanup, owner involvement, and a final walk before we leave.
What Our Neighbors Say
A few of our recent reviews from homeowners across York County, PA.
“Brandon and his crew took down our old garage on the very busy main corner in Dover. I was very impressed with his professionalism and knowledge. He handled all of the deatails which helped create a seemless transition. I would highly recommend Crone's for any and all of your excavation and demolotion needs. Thank you!”
Marcy Grambo
Dover, PA
“Brandon is very knowledgeable and does great work. He did septic work for us and did a great job. He was up front about what needed to be done and his prices were very fair. We have had no issues since the work was completed. I would highly recommend him!”
Brandi Frame
York County, PA
“Brandon switched our private well & septic system to the new public water & sewer. The house was built in 1940's. Brandon did an excellent job tying in the old cast iron plumbing into the new PVC plumbing. He reworked the old plumbing and turned a rough plumbing job into a nice & neat job. I would recommend to him to anyone!”
Mark Miller
York County, PA
Serving Dover and Across York County
We work throughout south central Pennsylvania, from Dover and Dillsburg out to Harrisburg, Camp Hill, York, and Hanover.
Our Service Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often from new clients in Dover and the surrounding area.
We're based in Dover, PA and work throughout York County and the surrounding area, including Dillsburg, York, Harrisburg, Camp Hill, and Hanover. If you're somewhere in south central Pennsylvania, call us. We're usually able to come take a look.
No. We come out, walk the property with you, and put together a written estimate at no cost. We'd rather have an honest conversation about your project than guess at a number over the phone.
Yes. Crone's Excavation & Demolition is a fully insured family-owned business based in Dover, PA. Certificates of insurance are available on request before any job starts.
We do. Excavator, skid steer, dump trailer, and the trucks to move it all. That means we aren't waiting on rental yards or third-party subs to keep your job moving. It also keeps our pricing more consistent.
Both. The bulk of our work is residential and small commercial. Homeowners, builders, property managers, and small business owners across the area.
It depends on the season and the size of the job. Smaller projects we can often slot in within a couple of weeks. Bigger site work might be a month out. We'll always give you a real lead time when we send the quote.
Got a Project on Your Property?
Demolition, site prep, land clearing, grading, drainage. Tell us what you're trying to do and we'll let you know how we'd approach it.
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Contact Details
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Service Areas
Dover, York, Dillsburg, Harrisburg, Camp Hill, Hanover