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Keystone Construction and Renovations, LLC

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Keystone Construction and Renovations, LLC

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16 years of experience
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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!


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JCDynamics llc

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1 years of experience

Punctual, honest, and reliable. Grading, digging, land clearing and clean up, tree work, handyman services, hardscapes, and landscaping. I have an excavator, skid steer, rotary cutter, and dump trailer. Free estimates

Punctual, honest, and reliable. Grading, digging, land clearing and clean up, tree work, handyman services, hardscapes, and landscaping. I have an excavator, skid steer, rotary cutter, and dump trailer. Free estimates


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5 years of experience

Virginia Drain & Wall Co. is Virginia's leading retaining wall and drainage system installation contractor. We bring each client a streamlined and automated process, ensuring a smooth experience for all clients. We specialize in the segmental retaining wall and rainwater drainage system industry; we do this day-in and day-out, so you know you have a specialist that will do an excellent job. Contact us today for a free on-site consultation to see how your drainage or yard can be improved with our services.

Virginia Drain & Wall Co. is Virginia's leading retaining wall and drainage system installation contractor. We bring each client a streamlined and automated process, ensuring a smooth experience for all clients. We specialize in the segmental retaining wall and rainwater drainage system industry; we do this day-in and day-out, so you know you have a specialist that will do an excellent job. Contact us today for a free on-site consultation to see how your drainage or yard can be improved with our services.


Hi Im Nick with Cashs lawn & landscape we offer mowing, mulching land clearing skid steer work excavator work dump removal snow removal and much more give me a call


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C&J Propety Services

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Our company offers a variety of services. For landscaping we offer mulching, hardscaping, tree removal, planting, sod, pruning and lawn refurbishing. Excavating we offer clearing, drainage, footings, septic, grading, ponds and demolation. We provide free estimates and consulation. Our other services include full property managenent. If your looking to rent your home give us a call. We want to make your investment successful. Free property marketing analysis. Low management fee to include light maintenance and turn cost on us.

Our company offers a variety of services. For landscaping we offer mulching, hardscaping, tree removal, planting, sod, pruning and lawn refurbishing. Excavating we offer clearing, drainage, footings, septic, grading, ponds and demolation. We provide free estimates and consulation. Our other services include full property managenent. If your looking to rent your home give us a call. We want to make your investment successful. Free property marketing analysis. Low management fee to include light maintenance and turn cost on us.


J.K. DREYER CONTRACTING

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J.K. DREYER CONTRACTING

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PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES SUCH AS: -Land clearing -excavation -erosion control -driveway install/repair -grading -tractor work -environmental services -demolition NO JOB IS TOO BIG Call/text 8048403914 to schedule a FREE QUOTE

PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES SUCH AS: -Land clearing -excavation -erosion control -driveway install/repair -grading -tractor work -environmental services -demolition NO JOB IS TOO BIG Call/text 8048403914 to schedule a FREE QUOTE



S & K Excavating, Inc.

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S & K Excavating, Inc.

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We have worked in the area since 2000. Our specialties include: -Emergency Water service on exterior of home or building -earth moving -Clearing -Footers for new construction -Commercial projects -State Projects -Paving -Concrete -Demo -material hauling -Commercial site preparation -Residential site preparation -Main waterline, sewer and storm

We have worked in the area since 2000. Our specialties include: -Emergency Water service on exterior of home or building -earth moving -Clearing -Footers for new construction -Commercial projects -State Projects -Paving -Concrete -Demo -material hauling -Commercial site preparation -Residential site preparation -Main waterline, sewer and storm


JAG Custom Farming LLC

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JAG Custom Farming LLC

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We are owner operated with over 10 years experience. We specialize in farm and residential fencing. We do much more than just fencing. We do bush hogging, snow removal, land clearing, and landscaping.

We are owner operated with over 10 years experience. We specialize in farm and residential fencing. We do much more than just fencing. We do bush hogging, snow removal, land clearing, and landscaping.


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Shepherd's Mobile Home Moving Grading & Excavating LLC

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Shepherd's Mobile Home Moving Grading & Excavating LLC

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25 years of experience

This company offers mobile home moving services we do water sewer electric hookup decks underpinning grading and Excavating we clear lots we did ponds we dig basement we haul gravel we dig up stumps any and all of your grading and Excavating needs no job too big or small license and insured guaranteed best prices

This company offers mobile home moving services we do water sewer electric hookup decks underpinning grading and Excavating we clear lots we did ponds we dig basement we haul gravel we dig up stumps any and all of your grading and Excavating needs no job too big or small license and insured guaranteed best prices

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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