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Apex Earthworks
New to Angi

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Apex Earthworks is a trusted leader in professional excavation services, delivering precision, reliability, and results on every project. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and safety, the company specializes in site preparation, grading, land clearing, and foundation work for both residential and commercial clients. Backed by experienced-licensed and insured operators and modern equipment, Apex Earthworks approaches each job with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring projects are completed on time and built on a solid foundation. When it comes to moving earth with confidence and expertise, Apex Earthworks sets the standard.

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CR Edwards LLC
New to Angi

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

My experience in excavating, clearing lots, digging basements, and putting in driveways roads. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call to schedule an estimate today!

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Good Groundworks
New to Angi

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We specialize in providing professional excavation services that are reliable, efficient, and tailored to meet your project needs. With a commitment to quality and safety, Good Groundworks is your trusted partner in Lynchburg and surrounding areas.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

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