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Avatar for The Green Elites Landscaping, LLC
The Green Elites Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
73
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Serving Henrico, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Green Elites installed stone around my inground pool. The work was impeccable. They were thorough, timely and did the job as they promised they would. They showed up each day and cleaned up each day. They also installed a flower bed border. The quality of work and price could not be beat! Med was very attentive and responsive. They are my contractor for life! I highly recommend them."
Ms X yard clean up
Ms X yard clean up
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Ms X yard clean up
Ms X yard clean up

+26

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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DJ Ware Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Henrico, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"DJ discussed and updated the backyard grading plan with me very efficiently. He presented many good ideas and his team completed the whole project in less than a week. Would definitely like to work with him again."
Driveway install
Lot clearing
Curb and creek job
Retention pond
Driveway install

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JM Concrete LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Henrico, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired JM Concrete to remove an old broken sidewalk and pour a new one for the entrance to our home. They did a wonderful job. They are easy to get in touch with and good at returning phone calls. They gave us an excellent price on the job. They were professional, courteous, and worked hard. We are very pleased with the finished product. I would definitely recommend this company."
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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O Johnson Enterprises llc
5.0(
5
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Serving Henrico, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Oscar, did and exceptional job with the work we contracted him. Our work included demolitioning an existing structure, moving a storage unit, and clearing trees and shrubery. Execellant work! Reasonable and comptetive rates. If you are in newd of any outside work we highly recommend. Lavern G."
Demolition
Demolition
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+2

47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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