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Campbell timber inc.

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Campbell timber inc.

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I have been in business for myself for 18 years. We provide land clearing , tree and stump removal and excavation services. And I am a owner operator

I have been in business for myself for 18 years. We provide land clearing , tree and stump removal and excavation services. And I am a owner operator

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C&J Propety Services

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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.

A&L Paving and Sealing

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A&L Paving and Sealing

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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.

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Hiatt Construction LLC

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Hiatt Construction LLC

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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

The Turf Surgeon

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With years of experience in the industry, The Turf Surgeon has become the Premier East Coast’s Principal Purveyor of Sparkling White Bulk Washed Crushed Clam Shells . With ( 9 ) locations and Delivery Services from Maine to Florida, The Turf Surgeon is able to Fill Your Capacity Needs No Matter Your Project Model.

With years of experience in the industry, The Turf Surgeon has become the Premier East Coast’s Principal Purveyor of Sparkling White Bulk Washed Crushed Clam Shells . With ( 9 ) locations and Delivery Services from Maine to Florida, The Turf Surgeon is able to Fill Your Capacity Needs No Matter Your Project Model.

PDAS LLC

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PDAS LLC

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13 years of experience

We are a small Family Owned and Operated Paving Business. Build in the heart of South Western Virginia we strive to be a part of and serve the community we live in. All we know is hard work and sweat pay off. Let our work ethic work for you. If you don’t like it we will do it again.

We are a small Family Owned and Operated Paving Business. Build in the heart of South Western Virginia we strive to be a part of and serve the community we live in. All we know is hard work and sweat pay off. Let our work ethic work for you. If you don’t like it we will do it again.

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s and w general contractors

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16 years of experience

We have been in business for 6 years and are highly qualified in what we do. We are licensed and insured. We are family owned and operated with 3 employees and we do not sub contract because we want it all done right by us. If we do your work in a satisfied and timely manner we will cut costs and help you with payment plans. Our God is by our side and he is our main helper. We treat our customers like family. Thanks and God bless

We have been in business for 6 years and are highly qualified in what we do. We are licensed and insured. We are family owned and operated with 3 employees and we do not sub contract because we want it all done right by us. If we do your work in a satisfied and timely manner we will cut costs and help you with payment plans. Our God is by our side and he is our main helper. We treat our customers like family. Thanks and God bless

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The answer may vary based on where you live. Residential sewer lines are generally buried 5 feet to 6 feet under the ground. However, it's not uncommon to see pipes buried as deep as 8 feet in colder climates in order to ensure that piping is placed below the freeze line. Digging depth could impact your sewer line replacement cost.

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. 

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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