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AM Construction LLC
3.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Bowling Green, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired this land clearing company to clean and prepare our property, and they exceeded expectations from start to finish. Very professional, on time, and clearly knowledgeable. The work was done efficiently, safely, and exactly as promised. The site was left clean and ready for the next phase of construction. I highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable land clearing services."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Shadowcast Farm Forestry Mulching & Agri-Improvement
4.6(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bowling Green, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was having an acre cleared out in Spotsylvania, VA. Not only did they show up and get going without hesitation, they cleared and graded the land beautifully. They were amazingly professional and friendly, and I will definitely call them for any and everything I need done from here forward. They were honestly awesome. Thank you to everyone on the Shadowcast crew."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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HB Construction
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Bowling Green, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"HB Construction was quick to respond to my inquiry, asked pointed questions and got a very well priced estimate to me in record time. They came out over the weekend to complete a compacting and grading job fixing what a previous contractor had mismanaged, and the end result was both beautiful, executed well with zero wasted time. They maintained excellent communication with me during the rainy times and weren't afraid of working in some muddy areas. Highly recommended and will personally use again."
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Clearing
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+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Mad-Family Tree Service
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bowling Green, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I saw Jonathan Swinging in my neighbors tree about a week ago. After i saw his clean up job from my neighbors property. I got ideas for our property. I called Jonathan and he came out that day to give me an estimate. He gave me 2 prices, first price was if i got the job done this week it would cost 450.00. Second price was 550.00 for anytime after this week. I had to talk to my husband before i could say yes, so i called back that evening and confirmed the day for his crew to come out. Jonathan did the fire pit absolutely free. He said he doesn't spend money on advertisements, that he prefers word of mouth to get his company out there. I would recommend Mad-Family Tree Service to anyone who has any outside project. Jonathan was very knowledgeable on landscaping as well and i have already set up a mulching job for his company after July.
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Brothers Lawn and Garden LLC Facebook
4.9(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bowling Green, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have been living in Stafford, VA for 6 years have used multiple companies to aerate my lawn with substandard results. I contact Brother's and they did an excellent job. On time, good price and excellent customer service. Outstanding results! If you are looking for an excellent Aeration job, look no further! U.S. Navy Retired Chief Petty Officer"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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