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

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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!"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Costal Land Construction
4.9(
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Serving New Canton, VA and surrounding areas

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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(
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Serving New Canton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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"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(
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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."
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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

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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