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Yates trucking

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Yates trucking

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Small family ran Business. Started our business in December 2015. We offer excavating, land clearing, road building, brush hogging and ditching all with our Cheapest rates and with best customer service.

Small family ran Business. Started our business in December 2015. We offer excavating, land clearing, road building, brush hogging and ditching all with our Cheapest rates and with best customer service.



A&L Paving and Sealing

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A&L Paving and Sealing

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A&L Paving and Sealing is located in Wise, VA and serves all of the southwest Virginia area. We have been in business for 17 years and have credible references. Services including business and residential paving, sealing, parking lot striping, snow removal, lawn care, excavating and more. Free estimates are available year-round.

A&L Paving and Sealing is located in Wise, VA and serves all of the southwest Virginia area. We have been in business for 17 years and have credible references. Services including business and residential paving, sealing, parking lot striping, snow removal, lawn care, excavating and more. Free estimates are available year-round.


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Hiatt Construction LLC

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12 years of experience

Hiatt Construction L.L.C. operates from Ararat, VA. is a General Contractor in commercial, residential construction, industrial, education, aviation, farm, banking and restaurants. Hiatt Construction L.L.C. does contracting, construction management and consulting to meet your needs and budget. Build new, remodel or rebuild after a disaster call (276) 633-4482. Class A license # 2705152084, CBC (Commercial Building) & RBC (Residential Building) .Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best, and come with a personal and professional touch. Now serving all of Florida. Florida Licensed Commercial Building License # CBC1261478! For Florida Call (321) 262.2920

Hiatt Construction L.L.C. operates from Ararat, VA. is a General Contractor in commercial, residential construction, industrial, education, aviation, farm, banking and restaurants. Hiatt Construction L.L.C. does contracting, construction management and consulting to meet your needs and budget. Build new, remodel or rebuild after a disaster call (276) 633-4482. Class A license # 2705152084, CBC (Commercial Building) & RBC (Residential Building) .Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best, and come with a personal and professional touch. Now serving all of Florida. Florida Licensed Commercial Building License # CBC1261478! For Florida Call (321) 262.2920


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s and w general contractors

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s and w general contractors

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16 years of experience

We have been in business for 6 years and are highly qualified in what we do. We are licensed and insured. We are family owned and operated with 3 employees and we do not sub contract because we want it all done right by us. If we do your work in a satisfied and timely manner we will cut costs and help you with payment plans. Our God is by our side and he is our main helper. We treat our customers like family. Thanks and God bless

We have been in business for 6 years and are highly qualified in what we do. We are licensed and insured. We are family owned and operated with 3 employees and we do not sub contract because we want it all done right by us. If we do your work in a satisfied and timely manner we will cut costs and help you with payment plans. Our God is by our side and he is our main helper. We treat our customers like family. Thanks and God bless


"Although they are becoming known for their support of major government contracts, NOVA Lining took care of a problem for my family that could have been potentially tens of thousands of dollars if not for their problem solving. They combine the smartest minds in the industry with all of state of the art equipment and the work ethic to stay at it until a solution is found and implemented. I am go grateful for having found them. I recommend them strongly for all sized projects. This is a top tier company."

Pete L on January 2018

NoVa Lining Co., LLC offers sanitary sewer and drain rehabilitation via cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP).

"Although they are becoming known for their support of major government contracts, NOVA Lining took care of a problem for my family that could have been potentially tens of thousands of dollars if not for their problem solving. They combine the smartest minds in the industry with all of state of the art equipment and the work ethic to stay at it until a solution is found and implemented. I am go grateful for having found them. I recommend them strongly for all sized projects. This is a top tier company."

Pete L on January 2018



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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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