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Wilkins Excavating LLC. - Inicio Facebook
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Wilkins Excavating 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.\n\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gabriel & Gail Better Business
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are your most affordable "one stop shop" contracting company that provides all of your home maintenance/construction needs. We work with businesses and homeowners providing quality workmanship at reasonable prices. Additional DBA - Gabriel & Gail Better Business LLC & Gabriel and Gail.

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Vent Ridge Installation
Recommended by75%of homeowners
S&K Excavating, Inc.
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
RADARS EXCAVATING, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Recently purchased a new home, previous owners left a dangerous drop off and this company not only fixed the problem within a timely manner they also were polite, personable and reliable. I highly recommend this company for any excavating work. Radar Excavating is the only company I use for any further work."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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4 Paws Lawn Care
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned buisness that specializes in lawn maintenance whether that is mowing,mulching,planting flowers to fertilizing your yard!We also install borders for flowerbeds and around trees!I can guarantee you will not be disappointed in our service!We are dog friendly so no need to put your fur babies away if we are working at your home!We hope to hear from you soon!10% off to cancer survivors,military and first responders!

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J&J Earthworks, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

J&J Earthworks 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. Give us a call at (434)-826-9646 or email us at [email protected] so we can assist you on your project.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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