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Avatar for Costal Land Construction
Costal Land Construction
4.9(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mineral, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired coastal landscape construction to install a concrete walk way on my new construction house and couldn’t be happier with the finished product and the company. Bobby was professional and very easy to work with, his crew was skilled, and they left the jobsite cleaner than when he got there. After working with a lot of contractors building this house I can’t say enough good things about this company. Highly recommend"
Land Clearing
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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RND Construction
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Mineral, 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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+53

Response time9 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
AM Construction LLC
3.5(
13
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Mineral, 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."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for ROC Construction LLC
ROC Construction LLC
4.5(
63
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Mineral, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Justin Morris of ROC Construction was very knowledgable, nice and considerate. He did an excellent job not just installing the driveway but also keeping us informed about when he'd be coming by. Both my husband and I are very satisfied with the work done."
Response time10 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Roc Construction, LLC
Roc Construction, LLC
4.3(
62
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mineral, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Justin Morris of Roc Construction was hired to repair my driveway. It was an exceptional experience. Mr. Morris came to my home to give me an estimate. He showed up on time, did a thorough review of what needed to be accomplished, and gave me an estimate and a time-line. On the spot. The job was accomplished and we are extremely pleased with the work. We highly recommend Roc Construction."
Hopewell Va
Hopewell Va
Driveway entrance
Driveway entrance
back portion of driveway

+17

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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