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Tunstall Excavating & Landscaping LLC

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Tunstall Excavating & Landscaping LLC

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9 years of experience

We specialize in excavation, hard-escaping, landscaping, lot clearing, trench digging and much more.

We specialize in excavation, hard-escaping, landscaping, lot clearing, trench digging and much more.

M & K Land Pro LLC

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M & K Land Pro LLC

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2 years of experience

As a small excavating/contracting business we are dedicated to satisfiying our customers by offering a wide range of services including but not limited to excavation, land maitenance, septic work, drive ways, hauling, forestry mulching, bush hogging, stump removal, and more. We work closely with clinets to understand their specific needs. Call today for a free estimate.

As a small excavating/contracting business we are dedicated to satisfiying our customers by offering a wide range of services including but not limited to excavation, land maitenance, septic work, drive ways, hauling, forestry mulching, bush hogging, stump removal, and more. We work closely with clinets to understand their specific needs. Call today for a free estimate.

McCord's Excavating

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McCord's Excavating

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25 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

K.JOHNSON PAVING LLC

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K.JOHNSON PAVING LLC

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I do driveways with Asphalt. Tar and Gravel. Sealcoating. Grading. Gravel. Concrete. I have been doing this type of work for 35 years I am licensed and insured. I guarantee all my work.. I give 10% off to Senior Citizens . Veterans and the disabled. Fast and Friendly. No Obligation Estimates.

I do driveways with Asphalt. Tar and Gravel. Sealcoating. Grading. Gravel. Concrete. I have been doing this type of work for 35 years I am licensed and insured. I guarantee all my work.. I give 10% off to Senior Citizens . Veterans and the disabled. Fast and Friendly. No Obligation Estimates.

Fuller and Davis

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Fuller and Davis

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Fully licensed and insured. Quick and efficient work. Safety is the most important as well as satisfaction guarantee. Over 15 years of experience.

Fully licensed and insured. Quick and efficient work. Safety is the most important as well as satisfaction guarantee. Over 15 years of experience.

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Black Dog Landscapes

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Black Dog Landscapes

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Black Dog Landscapes is a fully insured and licensed landscape construction firm located in Lynchburg, Va. We are a project based company specializing in the construction and installation of gravel, concrete, or paver driveways, walkways, and patios. We also focus on installation of segmental block, timber, and boulder retaining walls and staircases. Some of our landscaping services include leaf removal, mulching, snow services, and plantings.

"I can’t recommend this business enough! They were professional, on time and reasonably priced. I would certainly call them first if I need any moving or hauling done."

Mrs. S on April 2020

Black Dog Landscapes is a fully insured and licensed landscape construction firm located in Lynchburg, Va. We are a project based company specializing in the construction and installation of gravel, concrete, or paver driveways, walkways, and patios. We also focus on installation of segmental block, timber, and boulder retaining walls and staircases. Some of our landscaping services include leaf removal, mulching, snow services, and plantings.

"I can’t recommend this business enough! They were professional, on time and reasonably priced. I would certainly call them first if I need any moving or hauling done."

Mrs. S on April 2020

Aardvark Excavation Demolition and Land Clearing

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Aardvark Excavation Demolition and Land Clearing

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39 years of experience

Culverts, Water Lines & Waterways, Wetlands, Dry Wells, Sinkholes, Sewage & Effluent Pump Systems, Underground Utilities, French Drains, Fittings & Fixtures, Pressurized Systems, Retaining Walls, Basements, Catch Basins & Traps, Fiberglass Systems, Water Storage Vaults, Cesspools, Rivers & Streams, Backflow Preventers, Mound & Precast Septic Tanks, Gravity Systems, Ponds & Pools, Gravel-Less Drain Fields, Foundations, Graders, Demolition, Fill, Filtration, Fire Clearances, Holding Tank Installation, Mobile Home Hookups, Septage & Sludge Dewatering, Utility Line Clearances, Septic System & Tank Installation

Culverts, Water Lines & Waterways, Wetlands, Dry Wells, Sinkholes, Sewage & Effluent Pump Systems, Underground Utilities, French Drains, Fittings & Fixtures, Pressurized Systems, Retaining Walls, Basements, Catch Basins & Traps, Fiberglass Systems, Water Storage Vaults, Cesspools, Rivers & Streams, Backflow Preventers, Mound & Precast Septic Tanks, Gravity Systems, Ponds & Pools, Gravel-Less Drain Fields, Foundations, Graders, Demolition, Fill, Filtration, Fire Clearances, Holding Tank Installation, Mobile Home Hookups, Septage & Sludge Dewatering, Utility Line Clearances, Septic System & Tank Installation

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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 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

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