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Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service

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90 years of experience
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Looking for reliable plumbing and drain cleaning services in Virginia? Look no further than Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service. With our full-service and emergency solutions, we are here to tackle all your plumbing needs. Contact us today for expert assistance!

"Nicely done."

Stephen M on April 2025

Looking for reliable plumbing and drain cleaning services in Virginia? Look no further than Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service. With our full-service and emergency solutions, we are here to tackle all your plumbing needs. Contact us today for expert assistance!

"Nicely done."

Stephen M on April 2025


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Stevie G Equipment Service LLC

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Stevie G Equipment Service LLC

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5 years of experience

Stevie G Equipment Service LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He was very reliable showed up when he said he's going to show up and did a great job. Would highly recommend him to anybody"

George M on August 2022

Stevie G Equipment Service LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He was very reliable showed up when he said he's going to show up and did a great job. Would highly recommend him to anybody"

George M on August 2022


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Mike Atkinson, Inc.

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Mike Atkinson, Inc.

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25 years of experience
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Mike Atkinson Excavating is a family company who has been doing excavation, demolition and disposal in Salem, VA and surrounding areas for over 35 years. Honestly, we love demolishing things. We also love watching a piece of land that is overrun or underdeveloped turned into the foundation for somebody's dream. We are your local excavating contractor and demolition contractor, both residential and commercial. Whether foundations, parking lots, road clearing, pond building, land clearing we are your complete source. We take pride in our work.

Mike Atkinson Excavating is a family company who has been doing excavation, demolition and disposal in Salem, VA and surrounding areas for over 35 years. Honestly, we love demolishing things. We also love watching a piece of land that is overrun or underdeveloped turned into the foundation for somebody's dream. We are your local excavating contractor and demolition contractor, both residential and commercial. Whether foundations, parking lots, road clearing, pond building, land clearing we are your complete source. We take pride in our work.




Newport Companies LLC

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Newport Companies LLC

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Water line, Sewer line, Storm drain installation. Including Land Clearing, Grading and any type of Excavation Work! Sometimes its hard to find a company who is able to cater to smaller excavation jobs, here at Newport Companies, that's what we do! We have the right expertise and resources to finish your job at a great price and great quality. Call now for availability!

Water line, Sewer line, Storm drain installation. Including Land Clearing, Grading and any type of Excavation Work! Sometimes its hard to find a company who is able to cater to smaller excavation jobs, here at Newport Companies, that's what we do! We have the right expertise and resources to finish your job at a great price and great quality. Call now for availability!


M & K Land Pro LLC

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M & K Land Pro LLC

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2 years of experience

As a small excavating/contracting business we are dedicated to satisfiying our customers by offering a wide range of services including but not limited to excavation, land maitenance, septic work, drive ways, hauling, forestry mulching, bush hogging, stump removal, and more. We work closely with clinets to understand their specific needs. Call today for a free estimate.

As a small excavating/contracting business we are dedicated to satisfiying our customers by offering a wide range of services including but not limited to excavation, land maitenance, septic work, drive ways, hauling, forestry mulching, bush hogging, stump removal, and more. We work closely with clinets to understand their specific needs. Call today for a free estimate.


Yates trucking

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Yates trucking

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Small family ran Business. Started our business in December 2015. We offer excavating, land clearing, road building, brush hogging and ditching all with our Cheapest rates and with best customer service.

Small family ran Business. Started our business in December 2015. We offer excavating, land clearing, road building, brush hogging and ditching all with our Cheapest rates and with best customer service.


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Twin Springs Hauling & Grading

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Twin Springs Hauling & Grading

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small family owned and operated company based out of Cana Virginia. We have the flexibility to do many different types of jobs from Land Clearing to Finish Grading around a new home or business. Feel free to give us a call anytime for a free estimate!

"he arrived on time went straight to work after i showed him what I had imagined. The work he performed exceeded the original description but he still managed to give me a driveway at near 8 degree to 12 degree and cleared a nice parking area out as well."

James S on September 2020

We are a small family owned and operated company based out of Cana Virginia. We have the flexibility to do many different types of jobs from Land Clearing to Finish Grading around a new home or business. Feel free to give us a call anytime for a free estimate!

"he arrived on time went straight to work after i showed him what I had imagined. The work he performed exceeded the original description but he still managed to give me a driveway at near 8 degree to 12 degree and cleared a nice parking area out as well."

James S on September 2020


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All-Seasons Tree Experts

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All-Seasons Tree Experts

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We separate ourselves from the other companies in our industry with our focus on quality workmanship and providing a professional environment to our customers. We are constantly adding to our education and professional certifications to provide you with the most professional service possible. Respect, honesty, and providing the highest level of professional service are our core values.Safety is our first priority, but we also understand that budget and timely services are all important factors while we provide you with our industry leading quality workmanship.

We separate ourselves from the other companies in our industry with our focus on quality workmanship and providing a professional environment to our customers. We are constantly adding to our education and professional certifications to provide you with the most professional service possible. Respect, honesty, and providing the highest level of professional service are our core values.Safety is our first priority, but we also understand that budget and timely services are all important factors while we provide you with our industry leading quality workmanship.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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. 

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