Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Glenvar, VA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Glenvar, VA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY GLENVAR, VA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon28
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Glenvar

Avatar for Precision Builders & Excavating, LLC
Precision Builders & Excavating, LLC
4.8(
47
)

Serving Glenvar, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I recently hired jeremy for an extensive excavation project and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. He cleared a long stretch of heavily overgrown land with impressive precision and care. Throughout the job, he remained calm, communicative, and consistently offered practical advice that helped move the project forward smoothly. Jeremy went above and beyond to ensure every detail met my expectations. His skill and professionalism were evident from start to finish, and I wouldn't hesitate to call on him again for future land work."
Response time3 days
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mike Atkinson, Inc.
Mike Atkinson, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Glenvar, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Mike Atkinson Excavating is a family company who has been doing excavation, demolition and disposal in Salem, VA and surrounding areas for over 35 years. Honestly, we love demolishing things. We also love watching a piece of land that is overrun or underdeveloped turned into the foundation for somebody's dream. We are your local excavating contractor and demolition contractor, both residential and commercial. Whether foundations, parking lots, road clearing, pond building, land clearing we are your complete source. We take pride in our work.

Response time1 day
Avatar for Dig Big LLC
Dig Big LLC
New to Angi

Serving Glenvar, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Dig Big LLC, we specialize in high-quality concrete work and the installation of durable, manufactured retaining walls that enhance both the function and beauty of outdoor spaces. Whether you need a strong, reliable wall to prevent erosion, define your landscape, or add visual appeal to your property, our expert team ensures precision installation using top-tier materials. Our concrete patios and walkways are built to last, offering a stylish and low-maintenance solution for any outdoor area. In addition to retaining walls and concrete surfaces, we provide custom hardscaping services to create functional and attractive outdoor spaces. With competitive pricing and a commitment to excellence, Dig Big LLC is ready to bring your vision to life. Contact us today to start your next project!

Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Staining

+20

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for GS Home Solutions
GS Home Solutions
4.4(
34
)

Serving Glenvar, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was contacted minutes after I filled the questionnaire and they arriver right when they said they would and told me step by step what they had to do to fix the problem so I never felt like I was in the dark."
Various Work
Bedford Home 2
Bedford Home 3
Bedford Home
Moneta Home

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 28
Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

The Glenvar, VA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.