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Avatar for Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC

Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC

3.90(
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Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC

3.90(
146
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
315 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Northern Virginia. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fredericksburg City, Loudon County, Manassas City, Prince William County, and Stafford County. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!

"Great service"

Kathy M on November 2025

Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Northern Virginia. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fredericksburg City, Loudon County, Manassas City, Prince William County, and Stafford County. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!

"Great service"

Kathy M on November 2025

HMJ Dirt Works, LLC

5.00(
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HMJ Dirt Works, LLC

5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Welcome to HMJ Dirt Works, LLC proudly servicing Fairfax and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"We highly recommend HMJ Dirt Works for your next land improvement! This team understands the importance of land sustainment and how to best utilize your acreage to the best satisfy the customer. Jon knows county and state regulations and takes all the burden of the land owner. He did our site work for our new 92'x 344' dairy barn as well as our 105'x12' manure lagoon. Reach out to HMJ Dirt Works for your next job!"

Kraig S on January 2024

Welcome to HMJ Dirt Works, LLC proudly servicing Fairfax and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"We highly recommend HMJ Dirt Works for your next land improvement! This team understands the importance of land sustainment and how to best utilize your acreage to the best satisfy the customer. Jon knows county and state regulations and takes all the burden of the land owner. He did our site work for our new 92'x 344' dairy barn as well as our 105'x12' manure lagoon. Reach out to HMJ Dirt Works for your next job!"

Kraig S on January 2024

Astor Contractors, LLC

4.82(
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Astor Contractors, LLC

4.82(
11
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Astor Contractors, LLC, is a family business, founded in 2003. We strive for the best work, maintaining competitive prices on the market. We have over 20 years of experience in site work and construction.

"Contractor was very knowledgeable. Communication only by email. Did not provide card or phone contact information; however he usually responded daily to email contact."

Gale G on January 2013

Astor Contractors, LLC, is a family business, founded in 2003. We strive for the best work, maintaining competitive prices on the market. We have over 20 years of experience in site work and construction.

"Contractor was very knowledgeable. Communication only by email. Did not provide card or phone contact information; however he usually responded daily to email contact."

Gale G on January 2013

Old Dominion Environmental, Inc.

4.92(
25
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Old Dominion Environmental, Inc.

4.92(
25
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 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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Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions

4.99(
69
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Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions

4.99(
69
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 local quotes requested

If you're looking for honesty and quality workmanship, you've come to the right place. Our specialty is drainage and landscaping, but whether a property needs storm drains, french drains, sump pumps, grading, leveling, excavation, patios, creative guttering for water removal or landscaping, we do all of the above with guaranteed results! Get in touch today for a consultation, and help us help you come up with the perfect drainage solution for your home or business!

"We used Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions for a large backyard project, including the installation of french drains, new gutters and downspouts, regrading a big portion of the backyard to make it more usable, and the installation of a new paver patio. We are highly satisfied with the entire project - from initial estimate to final signoff, Adrian and his team were professional, prompt, and communicative. The team showed up on time, left our yard in great condition throughout the project, and were open to changes we thought of in between receipt of the estimate and kickoff of the work. Our backyard truly looks better than we expected going into the project - we are so happy that we decided to go with Adrian + Premium Drainage and Erosion Solutions. We will absolutely be using them for any future projects down the line and highly recommend their work to anyone in the area."

Katherine P on October 2025

If you're looking for honesty and quality workmanship, you've come to the right place. Our specialty is drainage and landscaping, but whether a property needs storm drains, french drains, sump pumps, grading, leveling, excavation, patios, creative guttering for water removal or landscaping, we do all of the above with guaranteed results! Get in touch today for a consultation, and help us help you come up with the perfect drainage solution for your home or business!

"We used Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions for a large backyard project, including the installation of french drains, new gutters and downspouts, regrading a big portion of the backyard to make it more usable, and the installation of a new paver patio. We are highly satisfied with the entire project - from initial estimate to final signoff, Adrian and his team were professional, prompt, and communicative. The team showed up on time, left our yard in great condition throughout the project, and were open to changes we thought of in between receipt of the estimate and kickoff of the work. Our backyard truly looks better than we expected going into the project - we are so happy that we decided to go with Adrian + Premium Drainage and Erosion Solutions. We will absolutely be using them for any future projects down the line and highly recommend their work to anyone in the area."

Katherine P on October 2025

GTR Underground Construction

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GTR Underground Construction

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We are a small excavation company with over 40 years of experience working with all types of construction from excavation to utilities we pride ourselves on safety and quality.

We are a small excavation company with over 40 years of experience working with all types of construction from excavation to utilities we pride ourselves on safety and quality.

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MY PLUMBING HEROES

5.00(
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MY PLUMBING HEROES

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

MY PLUMBING HEROES is a dedicated team of skilled professionals committed to providing top-notch plumbing services to customers in need. With years of experience and a passion for excellence, we tackle every job with precision and care, ensuring satisfaction every time. From leaky faucets to full-scale plumbing installations, we're here to be your trusted plumbing allies. Contact us today and let MY PLUMBING HEROES rescue you from any plumbing woes!

"Jonathon is by far the best! I will never use another plumbing company as long as Jonathon is in business. His work is fantastic and he is reasonably priced. Do not call anyone else....Period. He has done a few jobs at my house and I could not be more happy with his professionalism, willingness to teach and quality of work."

John B on February 2025

MY PLUMBING HEROES is a dedicated team of skilled professionals committed to providing top-notch plumbing services to customers in need. With years of experience and a passion for excellence, we tackle every job with precision and care, ensuring satisfaction every time. From leaky faucets to full-scale plumbing installations, we're here to be your trusted plumbing allies. Contact us today and let MY PLUMBING HEROES rescue you from any plumbing woes!

"Jonathon is by far the best! I will never use another plumbing company as long as Jonathon is in business. His work is fantastic and he is reasonably priced. Do not call anyone else....Period. He has done a few jobs at my house and I could not be more happy with his professionalism, willingness to teach and quality of work."

John B on February 2025

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Fell Your Tree

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Fell Your Tree

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7 years of experience

*Tree Removal *Stump Grinding *Debris Removal *Excavation *Trimming *Grading *Pruning Veteran Owned and Operated Always Fair, Always Done with Care

*Tree Removal *Stump Grinding *Debris Removal *Excavation *Trimming *Grading *Pruning Veteran Owned and Operated Always Fair, Always Done with Care

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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.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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