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Avatar for Grace Home Improvement, LLC
Grace Home Improvement, LLC
4.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Grace Home Improvement, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Grace Home Improvement, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Keystone Construction and Renovations, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
L & S A-Team Landscaping and Design
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

Company Overview\nLEAF/TREE REMOVAL MULCHING & GRADING\nGUTTER CLEANING \nSTORM CLEAN-UP\nPRESSUREWASHING \nAUTO DETAILING \nBULK HAULING\nBUFFING AND WAXING INTERIOR AND XTERIOR\nDEMOLITION DRAIN TILING\nSITE WORK \nCOMMERCIAL OFFICE AND JOBSITE CLEANING

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gabriel & Gail Better Business
3.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are your most affordable "one stop shop" contracting company that provides all of your home maintenance/construction needs. We work with businesses and homeowners providing quality workmanship at reasonable prices. Additional DBA - Gabriel & Gail Better Business LLC & Gabriel and Gail.

Charcoal GAF High Definition Shingle
Vent Ridge Installation
Recommended by75%of homeowners
S&K Excavating, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Premier Land Development Excavating & Grading, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Premier Land Development Excavating & Grading, LLC has been dedicated to this craft for over 15 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!

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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for 4 Paws Lawn Care
4 Paws Lawn Care
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned buisness that specializes in lawn maintenance whether that is mowing,mulching,planting flowers to fertilizing your yard!We also install borders for flowerbeds and around trees!I can guarantee you will not be disappointed in our service!We are dog friendly so no need to put your fur babies away if we are working at your home!We hope to hear from you soon!10% off to cancer survivors,military and first responders!

Flag pole flower bed
Concrete edging
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&J Earthworks, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

J&J Earthworks is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call at (434)-826-9646 or email us at [email protected] so we can assist you on your project.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Apex Earthworks LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

Apex Earthworks is a trusted leader in professional excavation services, delivering precision, reliability, and results on every project. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and safety, the company specializes in site preparation, grading, land clearing, and foundation work for both residential and commercial clients. Backed by experienced-licensed and insured operators and modern equipment, Apex Earthworks approaches each job with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring projects are completed on time and built on a solid foundation. When it comes to moving earth with confidence and expertise, Apex Earthworks sets the standard.

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Good Groundworks
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We specialize in providing professional excavation services that are reliable, efficient, and tailored to meet your project needs. With a commitment to quality and safety, Good Groundworks is your trusted partner in Lynchburg and surrounding areas.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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