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Old Dominion Environmental, Inc.

840 N. Kent Street, Suite 6
4.92(
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•Approved Pro

Old Dominion Environmental, Inc.

840 N. Kent Street, Suite 6
4.92(
25
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

Old Dominion Environmental, Inc., offers a full array of environmental services to both commercial and residential clientele in Northern Virginia and beyond. We specialize in underground heating oil tank removal, oil tank abandonment, heating oil tank testing and 24-hour emergency spill clean up services throughout most of Virginia. Our management has over ffity years of experience in the environmental consulting and contracting business. We work closely with our clients in order to provide the least intrusive and most efficient means of service to ensure your project goes smoothly. We provide honest, intelligent, and thorough assessments and solutions. We are experts in the utilization of the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund making the sure our clients receive the maximum financial assistance available.

"excellent work"

Harold B on November 2023

Old Dominion Environmental, Inc., offers a full array of environmental services to both commercial and residential clientele in Northern Virginia and beyond. We specialize in underground heating oil tank removal, oil tank abandonment, heating oil tank testing and 24-hour emergency spill clean up services throughout most of Virginia. Our management has over ffity years of experience in the environmental consulting and contracting business. We work closely with our clients in order to provide the least intrusive and most efficient means of service to ensure your project goes smoothly. We provide honest, intelligent, and thorough assessments and solutions. We are experts in the utilization of the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund making the sure our clients receive the maximum financial assistance available.

"excellent work"

Harold B on November 2023

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E&H handy services LLC

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E&H handy services LLC

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Main focus is residential plumbing services repair replacement but I offer other services such as but not limited to excavations, landscaping, painting

Main focus is residential plumbing services repair replacement but I offer other services such as but not limited to excavations, landscaping, painting

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Shreves Excavating Services

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Shreves Excavating Services

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2 years of experience

Shreves Excavating Services located in Amissville VA is open for commission! List of services include the following - Lot Clearing - Tree/Brush/Stump Removal - Light Excavation - Drain Pipe/French Drain Installation - Ditch Cleaning

Shreves Excavating Services located in Amissville VA is open for commission! List of services include the following - Lot Clearing - Tree/Brush/Stump Removal - Light Excavation - Drain Pipe/French Drain Installation - Ditch Cleaning

Price Land Management Solutions

200 Privet Lane
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Price Land Management Solutions

200 Privet Lane
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Our business is a trusted industry leader that has been providing affordable, quality services for over 20 years. We can take on any land clearing, excavating, or food plotting project you have. Whether you're looking to attract wildlife, build a gravel driveway or trail, clear out unused land, transform overgrown property, or have a site prepared for a foundation or septic system, Price Land Management Solutions offers a wide range of land management services to fit your needs.

Our business is a trusted industry leader that has been providing affordable, quality services for over 20 years. We can take on any land clearing, excavating, or food plotting project you have. Whether you're looking to attract wildlife, build a gravel driveway or trail, clear out unused land, transform overgrown property, or have a site prepared for a foundation or septic system, Price Land Management Solutions offers a wide range of land management services to fit your needs.

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M.E. Douglas Services

8298 Lock Ln
5.00(
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M.E. Douglas Services

8298 Lock Ln
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer quality and affordable land clearing and property maintenance from tree,stump and brush and junk removal Not licensed to remove fuel oil or other liquids. 502-974-1100 Doug

"He was a great guy. He did a good job and top rating. He was very accommodating. He did not charge me extra and he went above and beyond. I'm happy to find a good company."

ALAN W on March 2022

We offer quality and affordable land clearing and property maintenance from tree,stump and brush and junk removal Not licensed to remove fuel oil or other liquids. 502-974-1100 Doug

"He was a great guy. He did a good job and top rating. He was very accommodating. He did not charge me extra and he went above and beyond. I'm happy to find a good company."

ALAN W on March 2022

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Hollen Family Excavating, LLC

40 Brethren Church Dr
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Hollen Family Excavating, LLC

40 Brethren Church Dr
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Highest quality grading and excavating. 3rd generation company with 60 years combined experience. Family-owned business.

Highest quality grading and excavating. 3rd generation company with 60 years combined experience. Family-owned business.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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.

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