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O Johnson Enterprises llc
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Grafton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We specialize in demolition, land clearing, driveways and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we wont leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

Demolition
Demolition
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

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Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Marlowe's We Care Company, Inc.
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grafton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Marlowe's We Care Company has been providing service in the Hampton Roads Area in Virginia since 1965. We are a family-owned business located in Newport News, VA that specializes in landscape design, lawn maintenance, renovation construction and commercial janitorial services to residents and businesses. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the end results!

 Landscaping with Sod, Rock and Mulch Beds
Perennial flower garden with winter annuals
 Rock and Mulch Beds with Shrubs
colorful raised bed
 Thick, vibrant grass with defined Mulch Beds

+40

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Shook Construction, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Grafton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Shook Construction, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!\n

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Belletto Construction Inc
4.2(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Grafton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was reasonably good. There was a couple of delays in getting it done. They never followed up on doing a little thing. I need to have them come back and take of it. They need to cut some groves. Other than that I was happy with the work. I think I save quite a bit of money. In doing excavation they cut a sprinkler line and fixed it. It rained and it is going to take some time for it to look the way I want. He was very personable and professional. I got a sense that I was dealing with the right person. It took them about five days."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
O Johnson Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Grafton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+1

Response time30 mins
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Russell's & American Mechanical
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Grafton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Family owned & professionally operated since 1977. We have 75 AMAZING team members who are committed to providing you extraordinary service each and every time - without exception. You can count on us for plumbing, HVAC and electrical support for your home or office. We offer financing ( with credit approval ) for repairs and system replacements.

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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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.

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