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Avatar for Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Adrian is extremely knowledgeable and patient as he took the time to assess various points in my yard to give me options on how to fix my flooding patio (as it was raining outside). On the day of the French drain and French drain extension installation, the crew was prompt and immediately started the job. I was pleased with their professionalism as well and they worked very hard to excavate the dirt and install the French drain components. Upon completion of the amazing work, I observed the workers reassembling my yard and also cleaned up my driveway of any loose rocks. Adrian also came by shortly after the crew left to check on the job and again, I truly appreciate the level of professionalism from this company."
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+246

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
4.5(
478
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow! Let me start by saying I had several contractors come by to give me estimates on fixing some major concerns I’ve had in my yard for quite a while. I needed a professional who could complete everything I needed at a reasonable price. Well, Mr Julio Escobar (ET General Contractor Inc) was able to accommodate everything I needed done. He listened to everything I needed and provided excellent suggestions as to the right approach to do the job. This entailed re-sloping my backyard to direct water away from my house foundation and installing a drainage system in my backyard. My backyard was a barren wasteland that needed quite a bit of work. I had barely any grass on one side with many trees that I wanted removed in order to get more sunlight and allow grass to grow. Julio’s crew did an amazing job (cut down trees, removed all branch/log debris and grinded/ground the stumps down to the roots). His crew planted 29 Japanese Cedar trees along my fence line. My appreciation goes out to Julio Escobar for working with the nursery to get me all Japanese Cedars instead of the Leyland Cypress trees. Exactly what I wanted all along. God Bless you! He and his crew trucked in tons of river rock to lay around my pool and along the foundation in the back of the house and then laid, I forget how many, rolls of sod. These guys worked hard and in the worst heat of the summer. Lastly, but definitely not least he and his crew brought in clean topsoil and organic compost, grass seed, and fertilizer to cover my front yard (that also was a wasteland). After that he aerated the area and laid sod on the sides of my driveway so that there would be no run off when it rained. I can’t express enough how professional, courteous, and attentive Mr Escobar and his entire crew were throughout the entire job. I would definitely use them again for future projects. God Bless them for their hard work and strong work ethic!"
New Wood Flooring
Beautiful double siting wall, patio and fire Pitt.
Paver Driveway
Patio
Outdoor kitchen and a pergola

+219

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Envirogrow
Envirogrow
4.5(
730
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Envirogrow are extremely professional and they came promptly on time for the lawn clean up I had scheduled. Not only did they do a fantastic job at clearing up my brush and yard of excess debris, they left everything clean and took the debris away. The workers are pleasant and the Area Manager personally came in to double check items to my satisfaction. They worked extremely quickly and really made my backyard look fantastic so I can start building raised garden beds there. I have always used Envirogrow for my lawn clean up needs and will always do so again. :)"
leaf cleanup
leaf pile
Lawn mowing
Mulch Installation
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Benitez Landscape & Design
Benitez Landscape & Design
4.4(
48
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They laid sod, built a stone wall, and implemented a drainage solution. They did an amazing job and very quickly. Other companies hadn’t even called back before they performed the work. Well done!!"
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+50

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for RLD Builders, Inc.
RLD Builders, Inc.
3.7(
36
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a portion of our yard excavated and graded for a patio being built which will be under a new deck. Rafe came out the day after I called him and gave us an estimate and started work 2 days later. He is very knowledgeable and professional but is also down to earth. His price was very reasonable for the amount of work needed to be done. We will be hiring him again soon for another project we have in mind. It’s been a pleasure working with him."
 Bathroom Remodel
 Stamped Concrete
 New Foyer
 Barn
 Fencing

+91

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Blue Ridge Landscaping
4.5(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They arrived in the morning and cleaned up the yard and blew off the patio. They edged all our beds, then spread cedar mulch in all the beds and up the driveway. It is a big job as I have a large yard and lots of beds.
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landshapers, LLC
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Landshapers, LLC, has successfully been servicing the Herndon surrounding area for six consecutive years, however, has been installing landscaping, excavating for twenty years. A well designed landscape substantially increases the value of your home, as well as enhances the quality of your life. Once you make the decision to go with Landshapers, LLC, we want to do everything possible to keep you as a customer. Of course, that means doing our best for you and honoring our service values.\n\nLet us provide a custom designed landscape for you today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Scott's Home Improvements, LLC
3.9(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Customers say: Quick response

"We had bushes removed and an overgrown flower bed cleared out. Work was completed in 1 afternoon including all clean up and removal. They even cleared the bank in front if the bed. We will use them for future projects of getting a new shed and fence. Very hard workers."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Superior Landscaping, Inc.
Superior Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
177
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Herndon, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Troy and the Superior Landscaping crew were FABULOUS from the very first phone call to finish!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I got estimates from multiple places for French Drain install for our backyard that would oversaturate with water (due to design flaw on new build home property) and not only was Superior Landscaping most competitively priced, Troy was totally on the ball with getting the estimate to us right away and even calling to check in with us; whereas it took so long and I had to place multiple calls to get calls returned from other companies! Superior Landscaping is a rare gem when it comes to customer service I was so impressed with how much better Troy and Superior Landscaping was from the rest! Don't waste your time calling around other places like I did (I've done the work for you!) Superior Landscaping can be your one and only call and you will be so happy you did! Troy made himself avail to answer all questions if they arose before the drain install. The French Drain installation was flawless and the crew was so wonderful and friendly and were great with our 2 boys who wanted to watch them work. So happy we'll be able to have a usable yard to play in when it's finally warm again! (It was practically a moat with small pond pockets before the French Drain install). Once all the work was done the crew even let the boys sit in the excavator for a picture! It made their day! Thank you Troy and Superior Landscaping!"
Landscaping
Hardscaping
True French Drain
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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