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Avatar for A W MASONRY  & RESTORATION
A W MASONRY & RESTORATION
4.7(
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Serving Aylett, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot rave enough about AW Masonry! The owner, Alan, is the best! His work is top notch! Alan and his workers are extremely professional, efficient, and friendly. I highly recommend AW Masonry & Restoration!"
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+15

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Underground Services First
4.9(
50
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Serving Aylett, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Underground Services First. They did a great job, and they found a couple of other plumbing issues in our house that weren't found initially, and fixed them for free. They were good at explaining what needed to be done and how they were going to do it in layman's terms. They were very thorough and made sure everything was functioning, not leaky, and clean before they left. It was easy to schedule an estimate and it was easy to get on their project calendar. Everyone was kind, responsive, and professional."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ROC Construction LLC
4.5(
63
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Serving Aylett, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Justin Morris of ROC Construction was very knowledgable, nice and considerate. He did an excellent job not just installing the driveway but also keeping us informed about when he'd be coming by. Both my husband and I are very satisfied with the work done."
Response time7 hrs
102 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Shadowcast Farm Forestry Mulching & Agri-Improvement
Shadowcast Farm Forestry Mulching & Agri-Improvement
4.6(
16
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Serving Aylett, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed our driveway filled in and resealed, along with a tree removed from our yard. They were so professional and efficient. The pricing was great and there was awesome communication. We LOVE the work they did and will definitely be contacting them in the future for more services."
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+36

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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JLJ construction
5.0(
7
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Serving Aylett, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went extremely well...they were there on time, very professional and did an excellent with install...would definitely hire them again for future work and improvements on my home"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gainyard & Coalson Corporation
5.0(
3
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Serving Aylett, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with the yard work I received from Gainyard&Coalson. The workers were very professional and did a wonderful job on my yard. I will definitely be calling them back to do more work for me"
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Stewart Boys
5.0(
3
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Serving Aylett, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew came one day after my call. They removed a small tree from my front lawn, grinded the stump, removed the limbs and debris. You wouldn't know the tree was ever there. Excellent job."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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