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Mad-Family Tree Service
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Front Royal, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I were pleased with the service and the men.  They were pleasant and respectful and it is always our desire to help out a "mom and pop" business by using their services. 
Jonathan KNOWS his trees and actually climbs the trees himself while letting the other guys (sorry guys, can not remember names) know exactly what would happen and how to help him keep branches off the roof, wires and the neighbors vehicles! 
I called their number, spoke with Jonathan and the following day he came by to give us an estimate.  Should we need tree service in the future, I will be calling Mad-Family Tree Service.
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Mr. Madison all smiles.
Piece by Piece
Out on a Limb
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Walker Boy Landscaping LLC
4.0(
78
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Front Royal, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was good. There were certain things that weren't covered under the plan. I'm not sure if they cut the bushes down in the back around the fence. I had to pay extra for that. They should try get me to know the schedule so I know when they're coming and when they're not coming. Other than that, it takes time to get the workers together. I like Patrick and he's the owner. The thing in the firepit was included with the mulch but he said I had to pay for the materials."
Rock Wall Installations
Stripes
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Oldaker Services
3.9(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Front Royal, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"Highly Recommend - Excellent Builder! Oldaker services did an outstanding job building our home! From start to finish, they were professional, detail-oriented, and committed to quality. The craftsmanship is exceptional, and they kept us informed throughout the process. The project was completed on time and within budget. Wayne is a reliable and skilled builder!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Gabriel & Gail Better Business
3.6(
33
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Front Royal, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam came for the original estimate.  He was knowledgeable, professional and answered my questions.  We set a date for the work and he advised I would be called the day before with details.  No call so I called and left a message.  My call was returned promptly by Amanda with many apologies.  She explained that the company was going thru a bit of a change.  I was very appreciative of her honesty.  She gave me the numbers for the roofing supplier and another client to assure me all would go well.  She certainly kept her word and the work was done in a timely manner.  She came to my home several times and called throughout the day to make sure everything was running smoothly.  We needed to do some adjustment to the original price and we were able to come to a satisfactory agreement. 
My only concern was that I am still picking up nails and staples in my yard.  They did go around with a magnet and blew off the roof but
I am still picking up debris.
Amanda showed a great deal of integrity.  I would use this company again.
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Charcoal GAF High Definition Shingle
Vent Ridge Installation
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Sherbeyns Lawn & Landscape - Hlavn strnka Facebook
4.7(
35
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Front Royal, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Donald Scherbyn and his employees perform excellent work and work very hard to ensure that the job is completed right the first time. We were very impressed with the service and would recommend this company to all. VTI will most definetly hire this company for its future needs in this field."
New paver and stone entrance
New paver patio and outdoor space
Entrance before we did our thing
Underdeck
Fire Pit and sitting walls

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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. 

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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