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Rick's Renovations, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Midlothian, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rick did a great job and was very professional throughout the entire process. I had to coordinate with other contractors and Rick made it very easy for us by being flexible with his schedule. The job turned out better than expected! I would 100% recommend Rick for any grading or excavating needs. Thanks again, Rick!"
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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BossHogg Industries
4.9(
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Serving Midlothian, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They got the job done! They were very efficient. They kept the area neat, removed all waste from the property and got the job done in a timely manner."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Coastal Landscape Construction LLC
4.9(
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Serving Midlothian, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are in the process of building a home in Powhatan, VA. We recently had the best professional experience with Bobby from Coastal Landscape Construction! This was not an easy job to clear about 2 acres, put in a long drive way and work in challenging cold and wet weather. Bobby is an up and coming young professional and knows exactly how to plan and achieve the end goal. Bobby was always on time, communicated daily and effectively, planned the land clearing perfectly and his prices are competitive but extremely reasonable. If you want or need any construction work completed right, you MUST use Bobby from Coastal Landscape Construction! Bobby earned a 10/10 perfect review from us and we will be using him again during our home building process! His business phone number is 804-441-1768, serving Powhatan, Midlothian and Richmond VA area."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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Pollard Environmental, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Midlothian, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I call Pollard Environmental to assist me with an underground source tank they told me how the process will be. Excellent customer service with the company."
Exposed Underground Oil Tank
Large Hole Discovered in Tank once Re
Diagram of Oil Impacted Groundwater
Underground Tank Removed
Underground Tank Removed

+2

Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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O Johnson Enterprises llc
5.0(
4
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Serving Midlothian, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Work done was done in a timely manner . Done as agreed upon . Very Professional results , Great individual to talk to , listens and has the property owners satisfaction , at high degree. Fortunate to have had him recommended to me ."
Demolition
Demolition
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+2

43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

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.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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