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SD Electrical services

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SD Electrical services

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Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
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Finding a reputable contractor doesn't have to be complicated. SD Electrical Services offers residential work you need for an efficient home. We're trusted throughout the community because we: Rely on years of experience Give veteran discounts Price our services fairly Do the job right the first time Provide friendly, reliable service Don't just take our word for it. Visit our Reviews page to see what previous customers say about our work.

"Panel Not labeled. Did not pull a permit did not have work inspected and did not clean up the debris"

George L on August 2025

Finding a reputable contractor doesn't have to be complicated. SD Electrical Services offers residential work you need for an efficient home. We're trusted throughout the community because we: Rely on years of experience Give veteran discounts Price our services fairly Do the job right the first time Provide friendly, reliable service Don't just take our word for it. Visit our Reviews page to see what previous customers say about our work.

"Panel Not labeled. Did not pull a permit did not have work inspected and did not clean up the debris"

George L on August 2025


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C&J Propety Services

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C&J Propety Services

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Our company offers a variety of services. For landscaping we offer mulching, hardscaping, tree removal, planting, sod, pruning and lawn refurbishing. Excavating we offer clearing, drainage, footings, septic, grading, ponds and demolation. We provide free estimates and consulation. Our other services include full property managenent. If your looking to rent your home give us a call. We want to make your investment successful. Free property marketing analysis. Low management fee to include light maintenance and turn cost on us.

Our company offers a variety of services. For landscaping we offer mulching, hardscaping, tree removal, planting, sod, pruning and lawn refurbishing. Excavating we offer clearing, drainage, footings, septic, grading, ponds and demolation. We provide free estimates and consulation. Our other services include full property managenent. If your looking to rent your home give us a call. We want to make your investment successful. Free property marketing analysis. Low management fee to include light maintenance and turn cost on us.



Aardvark Excavation Demolition and Land Clearing

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Aardvark Excavation Demolition and Land Clearing

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39 years of experience

Culverts, Water Lines & Waterways, Wetlands, Dry Wells, Sinkholes, Sewage & Effluent Pump Systems, Underground Utilities, French Drains, Fittings & Fixtures, Pressurized Systems, Retaining Walls, Basements, Catch Basins & Traps, Fiberglass Systems, Water Storage Vaults, Cesspools, Rivers & Streams, Backflow Preventers, Mound & Precast Septic Tanks, Gravity Systems, Ponds & Pools, Gravel-Less Drain Fields, Foundations, Graders, Demolition, Fill, Filtration, Fire Clearances, Holding Tank Installation, Mobile Home Hookups, Septage & Sludge Dewatering, Utility Line Clearances, Septic System & Tank Installation

Culverts, Water Lines & Waterways, Wetlands, Dry Wells, Sinkholes, Sewage & Effluent Pump Systems, Underground Utilities, French Drains, Fittings & Fixtures, Pressurized Systems, Retaining Walls, Basements, Catch Basins & Traps, Fiberglass Systems, Water Storage Vaults, Cesspools, Rivers & Streams, Backflow Preventers, Mound & Precast Septic Tanks, Gravity Systems, Ponds & Pools, Gravel-Less Drain Fields, Foundations, Graders, Demolition, Fill, Filtration, Fire Clearances, Holding Tank Installation, Mobile Home Hookups, Septage & Sludge Dewatering, Utility Line Clearances, Septic System & Tank Installation


Mike Atkinson Inc

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Mike Atkinson Inc

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32 years of experience

Here at Mike Atkinson Inc., we take great pride in what we do and it shows in the work that we produce. With over 20 years of experience, we are masters in the demolition and excavation business. Furthermore, we specialize in pond building and road construction for the residents of Salem, Roanoke, Blacksburg and Christiansburg, VA. We are highly recommended by our previous clients who boast that our services are second to none. To preserve this prestigious reputation, we work to advance our knowledge in the industry, staying up to date with the latest in demolition and excavation technology. So, if you’re in need of premier demolition and excavation expert, give us a call today for more information. Our knowledgeable team members are happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Here at Mike Atkinson Inc., we take great pride in what we do and it shows in the work that we produce. With over 20 years of experience, we are masters in the demolition and excavation business. Furthermore, we specialize in pond building and road construction for the residents of Salem, Roanoke, Blacksburg and Christiansburg, VA. We are highly recommended by our previous clients who boast that our services are second to none. To preserve this prestigious reputation, we work to advance our knowledge in the industry, staying up to date with the latest in demolition and excavation technology. So, if you’re in need of premier demolition and excavation expert, give us a call today for more information. Our knowledgeable team members are happy to answer any questions that you may have.


Swift Run Building and Excavating

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Swift Run Building and Excavating

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Swift Run Building and Excavating offer you services that fit your needs and meet your budget. Main services are: excavating contractor, single family home construction, remodeling, excavation services, foundation excavating, septic, demo works, hauling, grading, parking lot, curbing, sidewalks, land clearing and draining Home Construction, Land Clearing Services, Draining Services, Remodeling Services, Hauling

Swift Run Building and Excavating offer you services that fit your needs and meet your budget. Main services are: excavating contractor, single family home construction, remodeling, excavation services, foundation excavating, septic, demo works, hauling, grading, parking lot, curbing, sidewalks, land clearing and draining Home Construction, Land Clearing Services, Draining Services, Remodeling Services, Hauling


Turner Building Services

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Turner Building Services

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19 years of experience

Turner Building Services offers a wide range of services. We are one of the main sub-contractors for Amerigas, specializing in a wide range of propane and natural gas work. We do a wide range of excavation work, landscaping, lawn care and more! Also we can handle many plumbing jobs, installation of drain fields and septic tanks. Certified Class A contractor, Master plumber, Master gas fitter.

Turner Building Services offers a wide range of services. We are one of the main sub-contractors for Amerigas, specializing in a wide range of propane and natural gas work. We do a wide range of excavation work, landscaping, lawn care and more! Also we can handle many plumbing jobs, installation of drain fields and septic tanks. Certified Class A contractor, Master plumber, Master gas fitter.


Architectural construction and design inc.

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Architectural construction and design inc.

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37 years of experience

We are a small business with big business capabilities, own and operated by my brother and myself. We have the experience to do municipality, commercial and hands on to help homeowners with their projects from design to detailed finish. All quotes and proposals are free.

We are a small business with big business capabilities, own and operated by my brother and myself. We have the experience to do municipality, commercial and hands on to help homeowners with their projects from design to detailed finish. All quotes and proposals are free.


Christian & Associates Excavating Inc

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Christian & Associates Excavating Inc

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Christian & Associates Excavating Inc. is always ready to serve our neighbors in Charlottesville and surrounding areas. Residential and commercial customers count on our expertise. Christian & Associates Excavating offer multifarious services to meet the requirements of a wide range of projects: Grading, clearing, and hauling Water and sewer connecting Septic tank installation Complete footings Road construction Snow removal You can put your trust in Christian & Associates Excavating and ensure the job gets done! Call Christian & Associates Excavating Inc. today for a free estimate.

Christian & Associates Excavating Inc. is always ready to serve our neighbors in Charlottesville and surrounding areas. Residential and commercial customers count on our expertise. Christian & Associates Excavating offer multifarious services to meet the requirements of a wide range of projects: Grading, clearing, and hauling Water and sewer connecting Septic tank installation Complete footings Road construction Snow removal You can put your trust in Christian & Associates Excavating and ensure the job gets done! Call Christian & Associates Excavating Inc. today for a free estimate.


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Williams Loader Service Inc

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Williams Loader Service Inc

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47 years of experience

Williams Loader Service Inc. is a full-service excavating company providing service to residential and commercial clients. Serving Palmyra, VA, and the surrounding areas, Williams Loader Service specializes in land overhaul. We pride ourselves on our years of experience, but more importantly, our clients' satisfaction. We offer a wide variety of services to choose from, and we can meet your needs in nearly all situations in any season: • Residential excavation • Land clearing • Basements • Driveways • Roads • Site development • Farm and estate work We are fully licensed and insured, and will only provide you with the most professional service. Each commercial and residential project Williams Loader Service completes is done with the utmost care and an eye to your ultimate satisfaction. Call Williams Loader Service Inc. today and see how we make dirt look good at a competitive price!

Williams Loader Service Inc. is a full-service excavating company providing service to residential and commercial clients. Serving Palmyra, VA, and the surrounding areas, Williams Loader Service specializes in land overhaul. We pride ourselves on our years of experience, but more importantly, our clients' satisfaction. We offer a wide variety of services to choose from, and we can meet your needs in nearly all situations in any season: • Residential excavation • Land clearing • Basements • Driveways • Roads • Site development • Farm and estate work We are fully licensed and insured, and will only provide you with the most professional service. Each commercial and residential project Williams Loader Service completes is done with the utmost care and an eye to your ultimate satisfaction. Call Williams Loader Service Inc. today and see how we make dirt look good at a competitive price!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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