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Mike Atkinson, Inc.
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Hollins, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Mike Atkinson Excavating is a family company who has been doing excavation, demolition and disposal in Salem, VA and surrounding areas for over 35 years. Honestly, we love demolishing things. We also love watching a piece of land that is overrun or underdeveloped turned into the foundation for somebody's dream. We are your local excavating contractor and demolition contractor, both residential and commercial. Whether foundations, parking lots, road clearing, pond building, land clearing we are your complete source. We take pride in our work.

Response time1 day
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Dig Big LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Hollins, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Dig Big LLC, we specialize in high-quality concrete work and the installation of durable, manufactured retaining walls that enhance both the function and beauty of outdoor spaces. Whether you need a strong, reliable wall to prevent erosion, define your landscape, or add visual appeal to your property, our expert team ensures precision installation using top-tier materials. Our concrete patios and walkways are built to last, offering a stylish and low-maintenance solution for any outdoor area. In addition to retaining walls and concrete surfaces, we provide custom hardscaping services to create functional and attractive outdoor spaces. With competitive pricing and a commitment to excellence, Dig Big LLC is ready to bring your vision to life. Contact us today to start your next project!

Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
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Avatar for Precision Builders & Excavating, LLC
Precision Builders & Excavating, LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Hollins, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"I recently hired jeremy for an extensive excavation project and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. He cleared a long stretch of heavily overgrown land with impressive precision and care. Throughout the job, he remained calm, communicative, and consistently offered practical advice that helped move the project forward smoothly. Jeremy went above and beyond to ensure every detail met my expectations. His skill and professionalism were evident from start to finish, and I wouldn't hesitate to call on him again for future land work."
Response time3 days
Response rate91%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GS Home Solutions
4.4(
34
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hollins, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was contacted minutes after I filled the questionnaire and they arriver right when they said they would and told me step by step what they had to do to fix the problem so I never felt like I was in the dark."
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Bedford Home
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Longenecker & Son, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hollins, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"My name is Michael Williams and resident near job behind Royal Farm in bedford. I'm a experienced operator, and have been a MEP Supervisor with trade knowledge for years. Healthy and curious if needed any help. I've been a Maintenance coordinator for nursing homes for a few years and would like to get back to just work. Know how to read prints and schedule things in order. If interested call or text and I could come back by this week. 540 874 0520"
Response time12 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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. 

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