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Q: Do installations include excavation and drilling?

• <div><p>Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.</p></div>

Q: Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less&mdash;between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you&rsquo;re not adding new finished square footage, you won&rsquo;t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest way to base a shed?

• <div><p>Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed&rsquo;s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material. </p></div>

Q: What is the difference between trenching and boring for underground utility installation?

• <div><p>Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.</p><p>Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.</p></div>

Q: Where do I take the boulder once it’s removed?

• <div><p>After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you&rsquo;re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-landscaping-cost.htm">landscaping costs</a>. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.</p></div>

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Last update on June 22, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
He did excellent job trimming a tree that had grown over my roof. He was very pleasant and professional. He even reattached a piece of sofitt that a branch had dislodged. His services were priced very reasonably. I would gladly hire him in the future for other jobs. To sum it up he...
Green Dreams Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2023
We had hurricane damage and did our due diligence finding a roofing company. Several neighbors had previously used Walsh Roofing and were very pleased with the work performed. So we called Walsh Roofing and from the very start were treated with the utmost professionalism beginning with the...
Walsh Roofing Services of Tampa Bay, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Stateline Excuvating responded to my call the very next day and came at exactly the appoonted time and completed the job exactly like I asked at the agreed price. Which was extremely reasonable and I added additional work and the agreed additional prie was very fair and reasonable! I would...
Stateline Excavating
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Reviewed in October 2022
Can't say enough about them. They took down a 50 year old tree that was close to house, fence and power lines and got the job done quickly and safely. They ground the stump and took away the tree pieces and even raked up and removed all the wood chips. They also leveled an area in the...
Elements Landscape, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
He did several repairs and some remodeling for me. Does his best at what he does for reasonable price!
Reid Mountain Maintenance
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Reviewed in April 2022
Green Dreams Landscaping did most excellent work.
Green Dreams Landscaping
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Reviewed in February 2019
Allstate hits on all cylinders. They are great at everything you expect from a business. They are excellent at communication. They answer their phone. They show up when they say they will. If for some reason they can not make an appointment, they let you know ahead of time. They are excellent in...
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Walker Boy Landscaping LLC

4.0(

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Serving Glade Spring, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"THERE WERE NO RESULTS UNTIL THE SPRING-- I COULD SEE A DIFFERENCE & OVERALL WAS PLEASED
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Recommended by72%of homeowners

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Gabriel & Gail Better Business

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Serving Glade Spring, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After a ridiculous estimate from a prior contractor, whom I fired, I called G&G and another local company. Both came out for estimates as scheduled. G&Gs estimate was a hair higher, but I felt more comfortable with them than the other company.
Amanda was easily reachable and everything was easily scheduled around my personal schedule.
The crew arrived early the day of the job and promptly began to work. They didn't mind at all that I watched, as I wanted to see the damaged plywood they'd be removing. The main roof was completed in a day. The sunroof roof and gutters were completed the next day. Due to weather, the shutters were installed on the third day. A few bits and pieces of the sunroof work were left behind, but nothing to complain about.
Although the other estimate for the main roof was a tad higher than the other company, the sunroom roof and gutter prices easily made up for it. They also sent out a guy to pressure wash the house after the work was complete....fabulous!!!
I look forward to working with them again on further projects...and highly recommend them to other Angie's List members.

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Bud Hypes Plumbing & Sewer Service

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Serving Glade Spring, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Came to door and introduced himself and came in and started to work, was nice and easy to talk to, performed work and thanked us and left."

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Dye Brothers Contractors, Inc.

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Serving Glade Spring, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Chris did good honest work for me. I never had a single issue or problem with any of the work he did."

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Rock solid construction III llc

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Serving Glade Spring, 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."

Response time7 hrs

Response rate88%

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Groundhog excavating llc

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Serving Glade Spring, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We specialize in grading, drainage and brushhogging

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Allpro Landscape Design

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Serving Glade Spring, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

"Average, they required a lot of direction and it took them several visits to complete a small job. They performed what was asked of them; however, I should have requested a firm price bid for the work since they took longer than expected.
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Recommended by75%of homeowners

Serving Glade Spring, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

"Christopher is excellent and has very fair prices - he goes out of his way to keep the final price in the homeowners budget. He is always there when you need him, whether it's at night or on the weekend. He's also a master plumber that does excellent work and is very friendly and easy to get along with. Christopher is able to come up with a solution to very complicated problems. We would highly recommend Christopher to anyone."

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Baldwin Construction

New to Angi

Serving Glade Spring, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Service and quality work

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Serving Glade Spring, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"Nothing that I can think of"

Response time4 hrs

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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Apr 8, 2026Apr 8, 2026
Can a Trencher Go Through Rock?
When planning to trench, you may be concerned about rocky ground. Can a trencher go through rock? Find out what your trencher can cut through in this guide.