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Rapidan Farm, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Madison, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Dave Eddins. He has rescued us several times now when our sloping gravel driveway was damaged in extremely heavy rains. He has been personable and prompt, and his rates are quite reasonable. We think he is aces!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RND Construction
4.4(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Madison, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick has done a lot for us. More than can be checked with one box. This project has sprouted legs but Nick has been honest and provided solid advice throughout. We had flooding and he started off providing drying equipment. He then assessed the issue that was causing the flooding and has fixed it by waterproofing the foundation, installing a french drain, and channel draining. While assessing the damage he found mold and has done full remediation to the basement. He continues to work on this project by offering counsel on who to hire on reinstallation s well. Nick has been a Godsend and has treated us fairly. I feel like his costs are very reasonable as well. Would highly recommend him and his crew."
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Response time11 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Scott's Home Improvements, LLC
3.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Madison, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Customers say: Quick response

"I had a list of items that needed to be completed within a set time. Afyer speaking with a few comoanies decided to go with Scott's - the crew works for the company (rather subcontracting everything), the owner was responsive work was done well. Will use them again."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
AM Construction LLC
3.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Madison, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Anthony's work if fabulous. We started off with our numbers incorrect on the footage of the work but all was resolved in the end in a very professional manner. It's good to have a professional that can work things out. I will recommend him to anyone and plan to use him again."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Kickin' Grass Lawn & Landscaping
4.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Madison, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Justin did an awesome job cutting in and mulching all my landscaped areas! He is polite and hard working,understood exactly what I wanted done, and did so in a prompt and experience manner . I would definitely hire him again. Thank you Justin W. Kim C."
Response time10 hrs
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RND Construction
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Madison, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was an absolute pleasure working with RND Construction. I have used other companies before to clear house lots but I have now found my go to company for future house building endeavors. I have also hired them to do all my dirt work, they’re professionalism is unmatched and I can not wait to work with them again! Nick and Russel will certainly take care of you!"
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Shadowcast Farm Forestry Mulching & Agri-Improvement
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Madison, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was having an acre cleared out in Spotsylvania, VA. Not only did they show up and get going without hesitation, they cleared and graded the land beautifully. They were amazingly professional and friendly, and I will definitely call them for any and everything I need done from here forward. They were honestly awesome. Thank you to everyone on the Shadowcast crew."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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