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The Septic Sheriff
4.7(
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Serving New Canton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Total Landscape transformed our community front entrance. Fantastic job! Will definitely use in the future for our HOA and personal landscaping needs! Thanks for such a great job. The front entrance has never looked better!"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Costal Land Construction
4.9(
14
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Serving New Canton, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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D.L. Goode & Sons LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving New Canton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did the whole thing in one day AND took down a giant tree! They cleaned up after themselves and were respectful of the property. They really went out of their way to be helpful. They moved a large compost pile, out of the kindness of their hearts. All of the crew were personable and friendly. I would invite them out for more jobs. Very professional."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Pyramid Paving, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving New Canton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Pyramid paving to pave our driveway. They worked with us in determining the schedule and worked with us in resolving a few minor issues. They did a great job. There was some grading work to be done which they did. Quality work all the way around. Would I recommend them? Yes. Would I use them again? Absolutely! They were great to work with."
Just Paved
Paved
Freshly Paved
Grading in progress
Beginning of grading

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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Apex Earthworks
5.0(
1
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Serving New Canton, VA and surrounding areas

"Ive had my driveway "fixed" by a couple of different companies over the years and it never lasted — washouts, ruts, standing water, the same problems creeping back within a season. Apex Earthworks actually diagnosed why it kept failing instead of just patching the surface again. They regraded it properly and addressed the drainage, not just the driveway itself. It's been solid through everything since, no ruts, no washouts, no puddles. What stood out most was that Gaige and his Crew clearly know what they're doing — this isn't guesswork, it's actual expertise in grading and drainage. They showed up when they said they would, and cleaned up the site when they were done. After years of paying other people to "fix" my driveway, it's a relief to have it actually done right the first time. I will recommend Apex Earthworks to everyone!! Thank you Gaige!! Your professionalism speaks volumes!!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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