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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Chester - Updated Nov 2026

Rick's Renovations, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work from Rick and his team. From initial contact all the way to job completion was stellar. I requested to have Rick and his crew clear, grade and spread topsoil in order to extend my backyard and remove the huge burm left behind from the initial construction of my home in 2014. Rick was able to complete the job in less than 2 days. Now we have a backyard we’ve always wanted. I would definitely recommend Rick for any clearing and excavation projects and will be using the company for future projects. Thanks Rick and Team!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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DJ Ware Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"DJ discussed and updated the backyard grading plan with me very efficiently. He presented many good ideas and his team completed the whole project in less than a week. Would definitely like to work with him again."
Driveway install
Lot clearing
Curb and creek job
Retention pond
Driveway install

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Septic Sheriff
4.7(
61
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Total Landscape transformed our community front entrance. Fantastic job! Will definitely use in the future for our HOA and personal landscaping needs! Thanks for such a great job. The front entrance has never looked better!"
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Yards Plus, LLC
4.7(
241
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are now Yards Plus, LLC, but our commitment to value pricing, quality work, and customer service has not changed; as our ratings indicate. \nPlease give us a call at 804-677-3355

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Yards Plus, LLC
4.7(
241
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike and his crew did a top notch job at our home. They graded the old driveway and prepared an area in our backyard to extend it. This created a parking place for our new camper. They do great work at a great price."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JM Concrete LLC
5.0(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional, very neat = good customer experience."
Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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O Johnson Enterprises llc
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Work done was done in a timely manner . Done as agreed upon . Very Professional results , Great individual to talk to , listens and has the property owners satisfaction , at high degree. Fortunate to have had him recommended to me ."
Demolition
Demolition
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+2

31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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VP BECKNER HOTSHOT & HAULING LLC
4.1(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and an amazing job! Pauls communication and sense of detail was top notch. His pricing was fair, and the work far exceeded my expectations. I would recommend to anyone in the market for commercial or residential clearing, grading, demolition, forestry mulching, and excavation!"
Stamped Concrete Patio
Stamped Concrete Patio
Stamped Concrete Patio
Stamped Concrete Patio
Stamped Concrete Patio

+15

Response time1 day
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Shook Construction, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Shook Construction, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! \n

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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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