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Fravel Excavation LLC

50 Acorn Hill Ln
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Fravel Excavation LLC

50 Acorn Hill Ln
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Justin is terrific! He called in less than 10 minutes after I put in the request, was out to provide an estimate within the hour, and was incredibly kind when I didn't quite have the words to explain what I needed. We hired him and he was there the next day promptly and stayed until the job was done, which took the whole day. He did excellent work fixing the broken pipe and with excavating. The lawn was perfectly level after all the digging, was able to mow the next day without a hiccup. We will be keeping his business card in case of future needs and wholeheartedly recommend him and his quality work!"

Julie C on October 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Justin is terrific! He called in less than 10 minutes after I put in the request, was out to provide an estimate within the hour, and was incredibly kind when I didn't quite have the words to explain what I needed. We hired him and he was there the next day promptly and stayed until the job was done, which took the whole day. He did excellent work fixing the broken pipe and with excavating. The lawn was perfectly level after all the digging, was able to mow the next day without a hiccup. We will be keeping his business card in case of future needs and wholeheartedly recommend him and his quality work!"

Julie C on October 2024


Mountain Shore Land Management

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Mountain Shore Land Management

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Services offered; Storm Cleanup/Debris removal, Land clearing/improvements/mitigation, site planning, fencing/livestock and yard, mulching, home and yard improvements, carpentry, stump removal, and tree cutting. We believe in faith based services and that simply means treating others as you want to be treated, morally and ethically. Our biggest driver is being able to help others and this is how we do it. We are a small business, and have been doing land improvements and fire safety for roughly 7/8 years and every piece of ground we come on we put forth all the sustainability practices we can to do it right and proper the first time.

Services offered; Storm Cleanup/Debris removal, Land clearing/improvements/mitigation, site planning, fencing/livestock and yard, mulching, home and yard improvements, carpentry, stump removal, and tree cutting. We believe in faith based services and that simply means treating others as you want to be treated, morally and ethically. Our biggest driver is being able to help others and this is how we do it. We are a small business, and have been doing land improvements and fire safety for roughly 7/8 years and every piece of ground we come on we put forth all the sustainability practices we can to do it right and proper the first time.



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.


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Shiloh Land Management

3096 Forest Rd
5.00(
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Shiloh Land Management

3096 Forest Rd
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service land management business with a primary focus in providing our customers with top of the line service and knowledge. We offer turn key lot clearing, sight work, grading and excavating,mulching. There are a wide range of other environmental services that we offer. We also do emergency storm cleanup within our area of operations. Our goal is that our customers experience and finish product with us should be enjoyable and above average in every way. We excel in the unique and difficult projects. Thank you for giving us a look. Please call or message us with any questions. We would love to come give you a free estimate for your project.

"Shiloh Land Management is great to work with! Showed up when scheduled, worked quickly and efficiently, affordably priced as well!"

Jedd C on March 2019

We are a full service land management business with a primary focus in providing our customers with top of the line service and knowledge. We offer turn key lot clearing, sight work, grading and excavating,mulching. There are a wide range of other environmental services that we offer. We also do emergency storm cleanup within our area of operations. Our goal is that our customers experience and finish product with us should be enjoyable and above average in every way. We excel in the unique and difficult projects. Thank you for giving us a look. Please call or message us with any questions. We would love to come give you a free estimate for your project.

"Shiloh Land Management is great to work with! Showed up when scheduled, worked quickly and efficiently, affordably priced as well!"

Jedd C on March 2019



Tom Lane Contracting Inc

15287 Diascund View Trl
5.00(
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Tom Lane Contracting Inc

15287 Diascund View Trl
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Tom Lane Contracting, Inc. is a local family owned and operated business since 1995. Your Hometown Professional. We also offer a once a year home home inpsection to the home owners that wants to keep their family safe by maintaining thier home. Call for a free estimate. Licenced and Insured.

Tom Lane Contracting, Inc. is a local family owned and operated business since 1995. Your Hometown Professional. We also offer a once a year home home inpsection to the home owners that wants to keep their family safe by maintaining thier home. Call for a free estimate. Licenced and Insured.


Prime Fence & Ag Service

2396 Breckenridge Ct.
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Prime Fence & Ag Service

2396 Breckenridge Ct.
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16 years of experience

We are a small business located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a variety of services in residential, industrial and commercial applications. We carry all proper insurance requirements and currently retain a Class C contractors license in the state of Virginia. Our company provides free estimates to all prospective customers.

We are a small business located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a variety of services in residential, industrial and commercial applications. We carry all proper insurance requirements and currently retain a Class C contractors license in the state of Virginia. Our company provides free estimates to all prospective customers.



Dzinbild

14980 Davis Rd
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Dzinbild

14980 Davis Rd
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32 years of experience

Dzinbild is a full service General Construction Company owned by Gene C. Layne, Jr., CCM, an experienced certified construction manager who has managed over $500 million dollars of quality design and construction for the past 30 years.

Dzinbild is a full service General Construction Company owned by Gene C. Layne, Jr., CCM, an experienced certified construction manager who has managed over $500 million dollars of quality design and construction for the past 30 years.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

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