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O Johnson Enterprises llc
5.0(
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
Demolition
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Valentine Rooter
New to Angi

Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

With years of experience in the plumbing industry in PA and VA, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your plumbing needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Valentyn Plumbing a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Belletto Construction Inc
4.2(
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

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"Team performed under Management / Supervisor. Great Job, and communication! Clean up was perfectly completed. The estimate for this project was More than others quoted, but because of the professionalism of the entire team, contract agreement and requirements is why I chose this company to do the job."
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Russell's & American Mechanical
4.3(
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

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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Stewart Boys
5.0(
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Serving Chesapeake, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great again, hired them back two weeks after they came do yardwork and land clearing they put up my fence, row my entire property, a chain-link and salt a chain-link gate at the front of the property so people couldn’t use my driveway as a U-turn put an electric gate opener on there and they came out perfect I will be using them in the future and from now on they are my go to company"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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.

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