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Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service

4.36(
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Customers say: Quick response
77 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



C.R.M. Services L.L.C

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C.R.M. Services L.L.C

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Residential services including but not limited to, Tree trimming, bush hogging, Light demolition, Junk removal, Light excavation, site clearing, stump removal Im an owner operator, im young and enjoy doing many different things. I want to do something so that is possible!

Residential services including but not limited to, Tree trimming, bush hogging, Light demolition, Junk removal, Light excavation, site clearing, stump removal Im an owner operator, im young and enjoy doing many different things. I want to do something so that is possible!


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Southern VA LandWorx

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Southern VA LandWorx

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6 years of experience

Southern VA LandWORX provides a number of services for your excavation and landscaping needs. If you have a project that you want done sooner rather than later then give us a call. We provide top-notch services backed by our customer satisfaction guarantee.

Southern VA LandWORX provides a number of services for your excavation and landscaping needs. If you have a project that you want done sooner rather than later then give us a call. We provide top-notch services backed by our customer satisfaction guarantee.



McCord's Excavating

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McCord's Excavating

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25 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!



"Fixed My AC system for a few hundred bucks after another Company said it would have to be replaced. saved me a few Thousand!"

Doug R on July 2019

We offer service, repair and installation of all plumbing. heating and air conditioning. Repair of well pumps. 24 hour emergency service. All technicians hold a master in plumbing and hvac

"Fixed My AC system for a few hundred bucks after another Company said it would have to be replaced. saved me a few Thousand!"

Doug R on July 2019



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Shepherd's Mobile Home Moving Grading & Excavating LLC

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Shepherd's Mobile Home Moving Grading & Excavating LLC

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25 years of experience

This company offers mobile home moving services we do water sewer electric hookup decks underpinning grading and Excavating we clear lots we did ponds we dig basement we haul gravel we dig up stumps any and all of your grading and Excavating needs no job too big or small license and insured guaranteed best prices

This company offers mobile home moving services we do water sewer electric hookup decks underpinning grading and Excavating we clear lots we did ponds we dig basement we haul gravel we dig up stumps any and all of your grading and Excavating needs no job too big or small license and insured guaranteed best prices

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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. 

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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