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"The service provided went very well. Bradley Builders was a team of professional, courteous, and knowledgeable people. I am throughly satisfied with the services preformed. They were time efficient and very respectful of my home. I would highly recommend their services."

Eileen B on July 2021

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"The service provided went very well. Bradley Builders was a team of professional, courteous, and knowledgeable people. I am throughly satisfied with the services preformed. They were time efficient and very respectful of my home. I would highly recommend their services."

Eileen B on July 2021


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Southern Plumbing of Virginia

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Southern Plumbing of Virginia

4.55(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
369 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.

"Drains cleared"

Alain P on August 2025

Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.

"Drains cleared"

Alain P on August 2025


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Commonwealth Plumbing

4.90(
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Commonwealth Plumbing

4.90(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Joe is the best"

Matt O on September 2024

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Joe is the best"

Matt O on September 2024


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service

4.36(
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service

4.36(
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Customers say: Quick response
75 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

Looking for reliable plumbing and drain cleaning services in Virginia? Look no further than Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service. With our full-service and emergency solutions, we are here to tackle all your plumbing needs. Contact us today for expert assistance!

"Nicely done."

Stephen M on April 2025

Looking for reliable plumbing and drain cleaning services in Virginia? Look no further than Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service. With our full-service and emergency solutions, we are here to tackle all your plumbing needs. Contact us today for expert assistance!

"Nicely done."

Stephen M on April 2025


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Old Dominion Environmental, Inc.

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Old Dominion Environmental, Inc.

4.92(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

Old Dominion Environmental, Inc., offers a full array of environmental services to both commercial and residential clientele in Northern Virginia and beyond. We specialize in underground heating oil tank removal, oil tank abandonment, heating oil tank testing and 24-hour emergency spill clean up services throughout most of Virginia. Our management has over ffity years of experience in the environmental consulting and contracting business. We work closely with our clients in order to provide the least intrusive and most efficient means of service to ensure your project goes smoothly. We provide honest, intelligent, and thorough assessments and solutions. We are experts in the utilization of the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund making the sure our clients receive the maximum financial assistance available.

"excellent work"

Harold B on November 2023

Old Dominion Environmental, Inc., offers a full array of environmental services to both commercial and residential clientele in Northern Virginia and beyond. We specialize in underground heating oil tank removal, oil tank abandonment, heating oil tank testing and 24-hour emergency spill clean up services throughout most of Virginia. Our management has over ffity years of experience in the environmental consulting and contracting business. We work closely with our clients in order to provide the least intrusive and most efficient means of service to ensure your project goes smoothly. We provide honest, intelligent, and thorough assessments and solutions. We are experts in the utilization of the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund making the sure our clients receive the maximum financial assistance available.

"excellent work"

Harold B on November 2023


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Keystone Construction and Renovations, LLC

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Keystone Construction and Renovations, LLC

5.00(
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16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!


BroHaul LLC

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BroHaul LLC

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4 years of experience

BroHaul LLC is a family owned and operated business specializing in demolition and removal. From whole houses to bathroom floors, we will remove whatever you need gone in a safe and effective manner at a great price.

BroHaul LLC is a family owned and operated business specializing in demolition and removal. From whole houses to bathroom floors, we will remove whatever you need gone in a safe and effective manner at a great price.


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JCDynamics llc

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JCDynamics llc

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1 years of experience

Punctual, honest, and reliable. Grading, digging, land clearing and clean up, tree work, handyman services, hardscapes, and landscaping. I have an excavator, skid steer, rotary cutter, and dump trailer. Free estimates

Punctual, honest, and reliable. Grading, digging, land clearing and clean up, tree work, handyman services, hardscapes, and landscaping. I have an excavator, skid steer, rotary cutter, and dump trailer. Free estimates


We specialize in, Driveway's, Ponds, Basements, and Land clearing etc. We’ve been in the business for 30+ years, Licensed and Insured.


We strive and excel at attention to detail and hard work. We show up on time and when we tell you we'll be there every-time. Reliable and affordable.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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