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Southernwoods Woodworking

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Southernwoods Woodworking

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Owner operated. 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!

"Demar and his crew came in and accessed the problem and got it done in record time. I was pleased with the work. They were friendly and professional and affordable. I would highly recommend them for your electrical work."

Marylene M on July 2025

Owner operated. 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!

"Demar and his crew came in and accessed the problem and got it done in record time. I was pleased with the work. They were friendly and professional and affordable. I would highly recommend them for your electrical work."

Marylene M on July 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!


C&J Propety Services

P.O. BOX
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C&J Propety Services

P.O. BOX
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Free onsite estimate

Our company offers a variety of services. For landscaping we offer mulching, hardscaping, tree removal, planting, sod, pruning and lawn refurbishing. Excavating we offer clearing, drainage, footings, septic, grading, ponds and demolation. We provide free estimates and consulation. Our other services include full property managenent. If your looking to rent your home give us a call. We want to make your investment successful. Free property marketing analysis. Low management fee to include light maintenance and turn cost on us.

Our company offers a variety of services. For landscaping we offer mulching, hardscaping, tree removal, planting, sod, pruning and lawn refurbishing. Excavating we offer clearing, drainage, footings, septic, grading, ponds and demolation. We provide free estimates and consulation. Our other services include full property managenent. If your looking to rent your home give us a call. We want to make your investment successful. Free property marketing analysis. Low management fee to include light maintenance and turn cost on us.


Aardvark Excavation Demolition and Land Clearing

2298 Tuggle Rd
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Aardvark Excavation Demolition and Land Clearing

2298 Tuggle Rd
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39 years of experience

Culverts, Water Lines & Waterways, Wetlands, Dry Wells, Sinkholes, Sewage & Effluent Pump Systems, Underground Utilities, French Drains, Fittings & Fixtures, Pressurized Systems, Retaining Walls, Basements, Catch Basins & Traps, Fiberglass Systems, Water Storage Vaults, Cesspools, Rivers & Streams, Backflow Preventers, Mound & Precast Septic Tanks, Gravity Systems, Ponds & Pools, Gravel-Less Drain Fields, Foundations, Graders, Demolition, Fill, Filtration, Fire Clearances, Holding Tank Installation, Mobile Home Hookups, Septage & Sludge Dewatering, Utility Line Clearances, Septic System & Tank Installation

Culverts, Water Lines & Waterways, Wetlands, Dry Wells, Sinkholes, Sewage & Effluent Pump Systems, Underground Utilities, French Drains, Fittings & Fixtures, Pressurized Systems, Retaining Walls, Basements, Catch Basins & Traps, Fiberglass Systems, Water Storage Vaults, Cesspools, Rivers & Streams, Backflow Preventers, Mound & Precast Septic Tanks, Gravity Systems, Ponds & Pools, Gravel-Less Drain Fields, Foundations, Graders, Demolition, Fill, Filtration, Fire Clearances, Holding Tank Installation, Mobile Home Hookups, Septage & Sludge Dewatering, Utility Line Clearances, Septic System & Tank Installation


Medina Concrete LLC

Rockwell Ln
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Medina Concrete LLC

Rockwell Ln
4.82(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

We Are a BBB Accredited Business With an A+ Rating. Call Us Now. At 919-916-8166 Driveways, Stamped Concrete, Patios, Sidewalks and much more !! Give us a call for a Free Estimate at (919)916-8166

"Great job, on time, gave a reference for to my brother"

Ellen R on March 2024

We Are a BBB Accredited Business With an A+ Rating. Call Us Now. At 919-916-8166 Driveways, Stamped Concrete, Patios, Sidewalks and much more !! Give us a call for a Free Estimate at (919)916-8166

"Great job, on time, gave a reference for to my brother"

Ellen R on March 2024


A&L Paving and Sealing

10239 Coeburn Mtn Rd
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A&L Paving and Sealing

10239 Coeburn Mtn Rd
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A&L Paving and Sealing is located in Wise, VA and serves all of the southwest Virginia area. We have been in business for 17 years and have credible references. Services including business and residential paving, sealing, parking lot striping, snow removal, lawn care, excavating and more. Free estimates are available year-round.

A&L Paving and Sealing is located in Wise, VA and serves all of the southwest Virginia area. We have been in business for 17 years and have credible references. Services including business and residential paving, sealing, parking lot striping, snow removal, lawn care, excavating and more. Free estimates are available year-round.


Mike Atkinson Inc

1620 Mountain Heights Drive
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Mike Atkinson Inc

1620 Mountain Heights Drive
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32 years of experience

Here at Mike Atkinson Inc., we take great pride in what we do and it shows in the work that we produce. With over 20 years of experience, we are masters in the demolition and excavation business. Furthermore, we specialize in pond building and road construction for the residents of Salem, Roanoke, Blacksburg and Christiansburg, VA. We are highly recommended by our previous clients who boast that our services are second to none. To preserve this prestigious reputation, we work to advance our knowledge in the industry, staying up to date with the latest in demolition and excavation technology. So, if you’re in need of premier demolition and excavation expert, give us a call today for more information. Our knowledgeable team members are happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Here at Mike Atkinson Inc., we take great pride in what we do and it shows in the work that we produce. With over 20 years of experience, we are masters in the demolition and excavation business. Furthermore, we specialize in pond building and road construction for the residents of Salem, Roanoke, Blacksburg and Christiansburg, VA. We are highly recommended by our previous clients who boast that our services are second to none. To preserve this prestigious reputation, we work to advance our knowledge in the industry, staying up to date with the latest in demolition and excavation technology. So, if you’re in need of premier demolition and excavation expert, give us a call today for more information. Our knowledgeable team members are happy to answer any questions that you may have.


Hiatt Construction LLC

527 Pine Spur Lane
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Hiatt Construction LLC

527 Pine Spur Lane
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12 years of experience

Hiatt Construction L.L.C. operates from Ararat, VA. is a General Contractor in commercial, residential construction, industrial, education, aviation, farm, banking and restaurants. Hiatt Construction L.L.C. does contracting, construction management and consulting to meet your needs and budget. Build new, remodel or rebuild after a disaster call (276) 633-4482. Class A license # 2705152084, CBC (Commercial Building) & RBC (Residential Building) .Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best, and come with a personal and professional touch. Now serving all of Florida. Florida Licensed Commercial Building License # CBC1261478! For Florida Call (321) 262.2920

Hiatt Construction L.L.C. operates from Ararat, VA. is a General Contractor in commercial, residential construction, industrial, education, aviation, farm, banking and restaurants. Hiatt Construction L.L.C. does contracting, construction management and consulting to meet your needs and budget. Build new, remodel or rebuild after a disaster call (276) 633-4482. Class A license # 2705152084, CBC (Commercial Building) & RBC (Residential Building) .Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best, and come with a personal and professional touch. Now serving all of Florida. Florida Licensed Commercial Building License # CBC1261478! For Florida Call (321) 262.2920


TAPs LLC

4215 Pine Grove Rd
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TAPs LLC

4215 Pine Grove Rd
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38 years of experience

TAPs is a family owned building and electrical contractor with over 30 years of experience our expertise ranges from home remodeling and new construction to commercial buildings, out electrical service offers complete service up grades, new construction, communication, data and fiber optic

TAPs is a family owned building and electrical contractor with over 30 years of experience our expertise ranges from home remodeling and new construction to commercial buildings, out electrical service offers complete service up grades, new construction, communication, data and fiber optic

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

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.

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