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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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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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Handymen Project
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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