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Avatar for Broadys Dirtworx LLC
Broadys Dirtworx LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are a father and son team. They show up when they say they will. They are hard workers and know what they are doing. My backyard was a disaster, very uneven, full of rocks/boulders and had a really bad slope. I couldn't mow it with my mower. I had to weed wack it. I had them come in and grade,fill and put top soil down. It looks fantastic and is now mow able. They also did a driveway for me. They are very fair with pricing. I highly recommend them."
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Richardson Contracting
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workman ship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time9 hrs
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M&L Lumber and Excavating
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had M&L Lumber out to get a couple trees trimmed up, they did amazing and will use them next time! Would recommend to anyone need any tree work done."
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Broady's Dirtworx, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very good call back and helpful to get you what you need. Was very happy with the next day service which is not always the case in East Tennessee. Highly recommend this contractor."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
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Grid
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"He did an excellent job! Trimmed what I needed, stacked my fire wood and hauled off the brush all for a very reasonable price. Great job!"
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Onsite Construction
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"This company does not clean or maintain septic systems. They only install new systems"
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B&B Excavating
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We do all phases of dirtwork which includes: excavating, lot clearing, basments, footers, sewer installations, sewer repairs, grading, driveways, land clearing.\nBeen doing this line of work since the 1960s so theres plenty of experience. Owner operated \nFree estimates

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Logan Powers Construction
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

"He does everything, all of the home project that we need, he does it with professionalism, very trustworthy person, very responsible."
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Homefront Landscaping
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"It was really good. They came in and did the job good. They worked hard until the work was done. The price was great."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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