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Southern Plumbing of Virginia

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Southern Plumbing of Virginia

4.55(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
368 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.

"Drains cleared"

Alain P on August 2025

Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.

"Drains cleared"

Alain P on August 2025


A&L Paving and Sealing

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A&L Paving and Sealing

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A&L Paving and Sealing is located in Wise, VA and serves all of the southwest Virginia area. We have been in business for 17 years and have credible references. Services including business and residential paving, sealing, parking lot striping, snow removal, lawn care, excavating and more. Free estimates are available year-round.

A&L Paving and Sealing is located in Wise, VA and serves all of the southwest Virginia area. We have been in business for 17 years and have credible references. Services including business and residential paving, sealing, parking lot striping, snow removal, lawn care, excavating and more. Free estimates are available year-round.


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Hiatt Construction LLC

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Hiatt Construction LLC

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12 years of experience

Hiatt Construction L.L.C. operates from Ararat, VA. is a General Contractor in commercial, residential construction, industrial, education, aviation, farm, banking and restaurants. Hiatt Construction L.L.C. does contracting, construction management and consulting to meet your needs and budget. Build new, remodel or rebuild after a disaster call (276) 633-4482. Class A license # 2705152084, CBC (Commercial Building) & RBC (Residential Building) .Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best, and come with a personal and professional touch. Now serving all of Florida. Florida Licensed Commercial Building License # CBC1261478! For Florida Call (321) 262.2920

Hiatt Construction L.L.C. operates from Ararat, VA. is a General Contractor in commercial, residential construction, industrial, education, aviation, farm, banking and restaurants. Hiatt Construction L.L.C. does contracting, construction management and consulting to meet your needs and budget. Build new, remodel or rebuild after a disaster call (276) 633-4482. Class A license # 2705152084, CBC (Commercial Building) & RBC (Residential Building) .Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best, and come with a personal and professional touch. Now serving all of Florida. Florida Licensed Commercial Building License # CBC1261478! For Florida Call (321) 262.2920


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The Turf Surgeon

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The Turf Surgeon

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With years of experience in the industry, The Turf Surgeon has become the Premier East Coast’s Principal Purveyor of Sparkling White Bulk Washed Crushed Clam Shells . With ( 9 ) locations and Delivery Services from Maine to Florida, The Turf Surgeon is able to Fill Your Capacity Needs No Matter Your Project Model.

With years of experience in the industry, The Turf Surgeon has become the Premier East Coast’s Principal Purveyor of Sparkling White Bulk Washed Crushed Clam Shells . With ( 9 ) locations and Delivery Services from Maine to Florida, The Turf Surgeon is able to Fill Your Capacity Needs No Matter Your Project Model.


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O.Cooper Paving

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O.Cooper Paving

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

O.Cooper Paving is family owned and operated business . we strive in providing the best quality that we can. we also love to help stay within the customer's budget and try and work with them to get what they want with the best appropriated quality that is needed.We offer many of options to choose from whether is grading repaving new pavement gravel tar and chip seal coating crack filling stripping and more! call us today for your FREE estimate. we would love to come talk with you.

"Our driveway is around a 1/4 mile long and winds its way through a beautiful woodland area. We searched for a paving contractor with an excellent reputation and after receiving several estimates we selected O. Cooper. We were unable to physically be onsite to go over the project but that didn't matter as Billy suggested we meet via FaceTime. He arrived at the property on time, and we were able to walk the project virtually discussing our vision and expectations. He promptly provided us with a very detailed estimate of the work to be performed along with a price quote. Once onsite we were impressed with the obvious preparation, coordination, and execution of the project. We are so pleased with the way the driveway turned out and are grateful to O. Cooper for doing such a professional job. We can't say enough. I would recommend O. Cooper Asphalt Paving without any hesitation. Oh, one last thing the scheduler was awesome too!"

Jim P on July 2022

O.Cooper Paving is family owned and operated business . we strive in providing the best quality that we can. we also love to help stay within the customer's budget and try and work with them to get what they want with the best appropriated quality that is needed.We offer many of options to choose from whether is grading repaving new pavement gravel tar and chip seal coating crack filling stripping and more! call us today for your FREE estimate. we would love to come talk with you.

"Our driveway is around a 1/4 mile long and winds its way through a beautiful woodland area. We searched for a paving contractor with an excellent reputation and after receiving several estimates we selected O. Cooper. We were unable to physically be onsite to go over the project but that didn't matter as Billy suggested we meet via FaceTime. He arrived at the property on time, and we were able to walk the project virtually discussing our vision and expectations. He promptly provided us with a very detailed estimate of the work to be performed along with a price quote. Once onsite we were impressed with the obvious preparation, coordination, and execution of the project. We are so pleased with the way the driveway turned out and are grateful to O. Cooper for doing such a professional job. We can't say enough. I would recommend O. Cooper Asphalt Paving without any hesitation. Oh, one last thing the scheduler was awesome too!"

Jim P on July 2022


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s and w general contractors

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s and w general contractors

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16 years of experience

We have been in business for 6 years and are highly qualified in what we do. We are licensed and insured. We are family owned and operated with 3 employees and we do not sub contract because we want it all done right by us. If we do your work in a satisfied and timely manner we will cut costs and help you with payment plans. Our God is by our side and he is our main helper. We treat our customers like family. Thanks and God bless

We have been in business for 6 years and are highly qualified in what we do. We are licensed and insured. We are family owned and operated with 3 employees and we do not sub contract because we want it all done right by us. If we do your work in a satisfied and timely manner we will cut costs and help you with payment plans. Our God is by our side and he is our main helper. We treat our customers like family. Thanks and God bless


Southern Landscaping & Construction Inc

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Southern Landscaping & Construction Inc

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Free onsite estimate

Don't let your valuable landscaped inland or waterfront property deteriorate. The first impression of your property is the landscaping. The value of your property is very important and professional landscaping increases property value and protects your property from environmental hazards. If you are a homeowner, commercial business, municipal, or industrial site, or on the water or inland, utilize landscape design techniques to maximize your property for identification purposes, for erosion control, screening, safety and security, pedestrian control, or beautification and recreation. All are reasons to landscape your property or business. Using environmentally friendly designs and materials, landscaping can compliment your property. Waterfront property has justification for landscaping and construction. Seawalls prevent erosion, and give usable space to waterfront areas, plant material can combat erosion problems, and rip rap can slow down wave action to protect your shoreline. Piers, docks, boathouses are used for recreational reasons and can add value to any waterfront property. Southern Landscaping and Construction Inc has 28 years of experience in Landscape Design and Marine Construction to protect and add value to your property. Give us a call for an estimate.

Don't let your valuable landscaped inland or waterfront property deteriorate. The first impression of your property is the landscaping. The value of your property is very important and professional landscaping increases property value and protects your property from environmental hazards. If you are a homeowner, commercial business, municipal, or industrial site, or on the water or inland, utilize landscape design techniques to maximize your property for identification purposes, for erosion control, screening, safety and security, pedestrian control, or beautification and recreation. All are reasons to landscape your property or business. Using environmentally friendly designs and materials, landscaping can compliment your property. Waterfront property has justification for landscaping and construction. Seawalls prevent erosion, and give usable space to waterfront areas, plant material can combat erosion problems, and rip rap can slow down wave action to protect your shoreline. Piers, docks, boathouses are used for recreational reasons and can add value to any waterfront property. Southern Landscaping and Construction Inc has 28 years of experience in Landscape Design and Marine Construction to protect and add value to your property. Give us a call for an estimate.


"Although they are becoming known for their support of major government contracts, NOVA Lining took care of a problem for my family that could have been potentially tens of thousands of dollars if not for their problem solving. They combine the smartest minds in the industry with all of state of the art equipment and the work ethic to stay at it until a solution is found and implemented. I am go grateful for having found them. I recommend them strongly for all sized projects. This is a top tier company."

Pete L on January 2018

NoVa Lining Co., LLC offers sanitary sewer and drain rehabilitation via cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP).

"Although they are becoming known for their support of major government contracts, NOVA Lining took care of a problem for my family that could have been potentially tens of thousands of dollars if not for their problem solving. They combine the smartest minds in the industry with all of state of the art equipment and the work ethic to stay at it until a solution is found and implemented. I am go grateful for having found them. I recommend them strongly for all sized projects. This is a top tier company."

Pete L on January 2018



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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Silt fences should be trenched 8 to 12 inches deep to prevent sediment-filled water from escaping underneath. It also helps to anchor the fence during wet, windy weather. The silt fence fabric often has a red line to indicate the depth for digging. A good contractor will be familiar with the guidelines and regulations.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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