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O Johnson Enterprises llc
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Serving Carrollton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Oscar, did and exceptional job with the work we contracted him. Our work included demolitioning an existing structure, moving a storage unit, and clearing trees and shrubery. Execellant work! Reasonable and comptetive rates. If you are in newd of any outside work we highly recommend. Lavern G."
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Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Belletto Construction Inc
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Serving Carrollton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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"This was an incredibly difficult and extensive property renovation. The crews which completed the work are some of the best craftsmen and women that I have ever met. The crews are concerned with getting the job done; and if it was not done correctly, they would fix it....no questions asked. Pleasure to deal with this professional crew."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Russell's & American Mechanical
4.3(
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Serving Carrollton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

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Emergency services offered

"I created a work request through Angie's list and they were one of the first to respond and were at my home within hours to provide a quote. the quote was high but they were ready to perform the job. the plumbers did a great job performing the agreed upon request. in the future when I have more time to estimate jobs I may not call them knowing they quote on the high side."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Gibraltar Group Remodeling and Construction
2.7(
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Serving Carrollton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gibraltar was too busy with other jobs at the time, and he wasn't responsive enough. He gave us an estimate and then we were trying to get more information as we were getting other estimates, and I could not always reach them. The day they were supposed to come the first time, they did not showing up because the car broke down. We did not follow up because if we were having problems before the service, we would have a problem after we paid them. They were fair in pricing. We called two other companies, and they were about the same price, although Gibraltar's measurement of area was off, and so they calculated more area, and the quote was more, but once they corrected the area, they were fine. We had also purchased a big deal for backsplash, but because of their incorrect measurement, and non-responsiveness, we decided not to go with them for both. It is difficult to contact them, but I cannot judge their work because there was nothing done. "
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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