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Q: Do you need to excavate before squaring a foundation?

• <div><p>Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home&rsquo;s foundation.</p></div>

Q: Why is professional site preparation necessary for construction projects?

• <div><p>Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to trench 100 linear feet?

• <div><p>On average, you&rsquo;re looking at about <b>12 hours to dig 100 linear feet</b>. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging&mdash;such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of directional drilling?

• <div><p>Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there&rsquo;s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. </p></div>

Q: How deep can you dig for a basement?

• <div><p>Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You&rsquo;ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.</p></div>

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Last update on December 06, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
Fravel Excavation was excellent to work with. He gave excellent recommendations for grading and driveway work, his quality of work and attention to detail was superb, he was timely and reasonably priced. I definitely recommend Fravel Excavation!
Fravel Excavation LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
We were in a hurry. Our HVAC system died and the crawlspace retaining wall access was a little steel half circle that was nowhere near large enough to get equipment in or out for replacement. 2 of the 4 HVAC bids we got added in the labor to dig out the area, and put it back to how it was...
TOM'S YARDSCAPE
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Reviewed in September 2013
They came out to review the premises on Monday and replaced the line on Tuesday. I could not have asked for any faster service than that. Two men and a back hoe arrived first thing Tuesday morning and by 5:30 Tuesday evening the job was complete. On Friday the 27th they returned to level, reseed...
E & E Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in September 2013
Ed Heatwole is excellent contractor! He took our ideas, offered suggestions if he had better way to do something and finished the work beyond our expectations. He finished under budget and we are totally satisfied. Ed is one you can totally trust. We would recommend him to anyone needing...
E Heatwole Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
They started our project with excavation work to dig out the area. They prepared the area with rock and compaction for the pavers to be installed. They then laid the pavers and again compacted the paver area. They put back the necessary soil and seed to leave my yard looking the best possible...
GROUND EFFECTS INC
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Reviewed in February 2013
Matt Koogler (the owner/operator of Ridgetop Excavating) is a skilled equipment operator - he knows how to make the heavy equipment get the job done. However, when the bill came it was WAY MORE than was expected and was very "creative" in how the charges were calculated and was not based on...
RIDGETOP EXCAVATING
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Reviewed in March 2011
Todd has been to our house for a couple of reasons in the past few years. He has taken care of our drain backup that caused water to flood our downstairs bathroom whenever we ran water. This was a pretty big undertaking to excavate our outside line and clear out an aggressive tree root system....
Prestige Plumbing LLC
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Friendly City Home Services, LLC

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Friendly City Home Services, LLC

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Jim was extremely friendly and also very professional"

Rosemary T on December 2021

"Jim was extremely friendly and also very professional"

Rosemary T on December 2021

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Old Dominion Environmental, Inc.

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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.

"The Old Dominion team was highly professional and very easy to work with. They communicated the removal process and kept me informed as the removal progressed all the way through final reporting and closure. They had excellent working relationships with other entities in involved in the removal which kept things moving smoothly. I would highly recommend Old Dominion Environmental"

Michael G on November 2025

"The Old Dominion team was highly professional and very easy to work with. They communicated the removal process and kept me informed as the removal progressed all the way through final reporting and closure. They had excellent working relationships with other entities in involved in the removal which kept things moving smoothly. I would highly recommend Old Dominion Environmental"

Michael G on November 2025

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