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M&L Lumber and Excavating
5.0(
8
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Serving Gate City, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M&L best contractors I have ever worked with. Kept me informed throughout the process of work date and time. Showed up on time and worked throughout the day. Landon is a master with the small backhoe. They had to drop the 60 ft elm to miss the pool and a magnolia tree and only have a couple of feet on either side to drop. They dropped it in the perfect position missing everything. After clean up you couldn't tell they had been there. They also do other jobs like landscaping and foundation work. These guys were a pleasure to work with and they know what they are doing. I received a very high value for my money."
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Maple tree removal
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+49

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Virginia Woodland Enterprises, LLC
4.6(
11
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Serving Gate City, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Knowledgeable, very polite, kind, professional. Fixed what we needed and explained how and why through the whole process! Very reasonably priced. Came during scheduled time!!! Highly recommend Ben!!!"
Shower hardware
Shower fixture
Towel rack
Bathroom sink fixture
Farm

+21

Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Broady's Dirtworx, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Gate City, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very good call back and helpful to get you what you need. Was very happy with the next day service which is not always the case in East Tennessee. Highly recommend this contractor."
pad
pad
land clearing
land clearing
roadway

+21

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rock solid construction III llc
5.0(
2
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Serving Gate City, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Guy stayed until the job was completed, he dug out and leveled the ground for a garage. Laid in 25 ton of gravel and poured the concrete. I must say when the concrete was poured he was here until he was satisfied with the job."
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Drit work/land clearing
Drit work/land clearing
Drit work/land clearing
Drit work/land clearing

+5

Response time7 hrs
C&C land clearing and excavation
New to Angi

Serving Gate City, VA and surrounding areas

With over 10 years of experience, C&C Land Clearing and Excavation is your go-to contractor for excavation, trenching, and drainage solutions in the Tri Cities and western North Carolina area . We understand the importance of building a solid foundation and offer expert land clearing and dirt work to set your project up for success. We are known for our responsiveness, fair pricing, and high-quality results. Your site will be handled with care and precision.

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Ameri-Con Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Gate City, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

\n“Professional excavation services with a focus on quality, safety, and reliability. We specialize in site preparation, grading, trenching, land clearing, drainage solutions, and foundation excavation. We take pride in delivering efficient work, clear communication, and dependable service to get your project done right the first time.”

Equipment Resource LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Gate City, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Greenway Services, Inc. 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.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Bailey & Sons LLC
New to Angi

Serving Gate City, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the spring, inspect previously graded areas for ground depressions and clear winter sediment from driveway culverts. Check slopes for early erosion before intense summer thunderstorms hit Gate City. During the fall, complete any new excavating or drainage repairs before the ground freezes. After heavy rain events, walk your property to catch fresh erosion, drainage failures, or soil movement before the damage worsens.

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Watch for small ground depressions after heavy rain, as these indicate developing sinkholes in the local karst terrain. Persistent wet spots that fail to drain signify poor slopes from past excavating work. You must also monitor retaining walls and foundations for seasonal cracking caused by VA freeze-thaw cycles. Address finger-width erosion channels on steep hillsides immediately to prevent massive gullies from washing out your driveway.

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A frequent mistake during excavating is skipping a call to the state utility hotline three days before digging. Homeowners also underestimate the rocky, limestone-rich soil in Gate City, which causes unexpected delays. Another error involves ignoring floodplains near the North Fork of the Holston River. Always check local permit requirements and plan proper drainage slopes to prevent stormwater runoff from damaging your foundation or neighboring properties.

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Start by calling the state utility hotline three business days before breaking ground. Next, confirm local permit requirements and check flood maps for your VA property. Schedule a soil assessment to identify hidden limestone bedrock. Plan your excavating during late spring or early fall to avoid frozen winter ground. Finally, locate your private well and septic system to maintain required setback distances.

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Prioritize excavating around your foundation to ensure positive drainage away from the house, protecting your basement from heavy Gate City rainfall. Next, uncover and inspect your private septic tank and drain field. Install drainage swales or culverts along unpaved driveways to prevent washouts. Finally, trench upslope of your home to add diversion drains, which will protect your property from hillside erosion and foundation saturation.

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