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Southern Plumbing of Virginia

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Southern Plumbing of Virginia

4.55(
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Customers say: Super punctual
359 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.

"Drains cleared"

Alain P on August 2025

Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.

"Drains cleared"

Alain P on August 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.48(
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.48(
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Customers say: True professional
251 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Excellent job"

Lakisha S on December 2024

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Excellent job"

Lakisha S on December 2024


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Valentine Rooter

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Valentine Rooter

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Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Emergency services offered

With years of experience in the plumbing industry in PA and VA, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your plumbing needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Valentyn Plumbing a call today, we look forward to working with you!

With years of experience in the plumbing industry in PA and VA, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your plumbing needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Valentyn Plumbing a call today, we look forward to working with you!


York river civil

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York river civil

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Local lot clearing, lot grading and driveways have been a specialty of mine for many years. We have been involved in this industry for over 15 years and we are still owner operated.

Local lot clearing, lot grading and driveways have been a specialty of mine for many years. We have been involved in this industry for over 15 years and we are still owner operated.


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D&M DirtWorx

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D&M DirtWorx

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2 years of experience

D&M Dirtworx is a Veteran owned and operated landscape/dirtwork business that is focused on giving customers a fair competitive price for all of your projects that you want done, from new driveways, driveway fixes, grading work for your yard or spreading of materials. Our goal is to provide a grade A service while leaving you with plenty of money in your pocket for further projects!

D&M Dirtworx is a Veteran owned and operated landscape/dirtwork business that is focused on giving customers a fair competitive price for all of your projects that you want done, from new driveways, driveway fixes, grading work for your yard or spreading of materials. Our goal is to provide a grade A service while leaving you with plenty of money in your pocket for further projects!


Campbell timber inc.

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Campbell timber inc.

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I have been in business for myself for 18 years. We provide land clearing , tree and stump removal and excavation services. And I am a owner operator

I have been in business for myself for 18 years. We provide land clearing , tree and stump removal and excavation services. And I am a owner operator


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Howlett Construction, LLC.

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Howlett Construction, LLC.

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2 years of experience

We offer exclusive septic system and drainfield repair services to our clients at a high quality and value. Septic or drainfield services can include: septic pump installations or repairs/replacement, distribution box repair or replacement, header line repair and replacement, surge box replacement or repair, inspection and resolution to a septic alarm sounding, mechanical component replacements and repairs such as septic pump tank floats, septic pump, alarm/alert, septic pump lines repair and replacement, surge box repair and replacement. We are also able to offer skilled excavation services to include hole excavation, trench excavation, foundation excavation, basement excavation, grading (leveling/re-sloping), gravel driveway installation, gravel driveway repair, gravel driveway grading, site pad grading, drainage installation, French drain installation, grading for better property drainage, and erosion control to include rip-rap installation, silt fences, and land and lot clearing.

We offer exclusive septic system and drainfield repair services to our clients at a high quality and value. Septic or drainfield services can include: septic pump installations or repairs/replacement, distribution box repair or replacement, header line repair and replacement, surge box replacement or repair, inspection and resolution to a septic alarm sounding, mechanical component replacements and repairs such as septic pump tank floats, septic pump, alarm/alert, septic pump lines repair and replacement, surge box repair and replacement. We are also able to offer skilled excavation services to include hole excavation, trench excavation, foundation excavation, basement excavation, grading (leveling/re-sloping), gravel driveway installation, gravel driveway repair, gravel driveway grading, site pad grading, drainage installation, French drain installation, grading for better property drainage, and erosion control to include rip-rap installation, silt fences, and land and lot clearing.


Brothers Excavating

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Brothers Excavating

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Here at Brothers Excavating we are a family oriented business priding ourselves on complete customer satisfaction. We offer a variety of services. Including but not limited to; -Grading -Yard drainage solutions -Paver/Hardscape Installations -Irrigation installs and services. -Stump removal. -And more..... I, Brandon Brothers, have lived in Newport News my whole life. From a young child my parents knew I was destined to "play in the dirt" for a living. And here I am 30+ years later doing just that. It didn't take me long to realize college wasn't for me. I needed to follow my heart and do what I love. I truly have a passion for what I do, and pride myself on my work. I am a licensed heavy equipment operator, am OSHA certified, licensed/insured, with over eighteen years experience. With the help of family we have created "Brothers Excavating". Please call, text, or email anytime. FREE ESTIMATES! Brandon Brothers (757) 310-2996

Here at Brothers Excavating we are a family oriented business priding ourselves on complete customer satisfaction. We offer a variety of services. Including but not limited to; -Grading -Yard drainage solutions -Paver/Hardscape Installations -Irrigation installs and services. -Stump removal. -And more..... I, Brandon Brothers, have lived in Newport News my whole life. From a young child my parents knew I was destined to "play in the dirt" for a living. And here I am 30+ years later doing just that. It didn't take me long to realize college wasn't for me. I needed to follow my heart and do what I love. I truly have a passion for what I do, and pride myself on my work. I am a licensed heavy equipment operator, am OSHA certified, licensed/insured, with over eighteen years experience. With the help of family we have created "Brothers Excavating". Please call, text, or email anytime. FREE ESTIMATES! Brandon Brothers (757) 310-2996


Landscaping and building services. Tree removal and building is available. If you have a job give me a call, I will happy to discuss it.


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Shovel kings

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Shovel kings

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small, yet fast-growing local company. Our specialties, however not limited to include pool installations and renovations, residential and commercial demo, land clearing and grading, excavation, concrete masonry, and hardscapes. As we always say "If you can conjure it, we can build it!" Call us today to discuss your next project!

"Usually when you hire a contractor, you hope and pray that they will complete the job according to specs and do it with respect and care. Not only did Shovel Kings complete our job and fulfill our vision, their work completely exceeded all expectations. Also, the modifications they suggested opened our eyes to unimaginable possibilities! While they weren’t the cheapest quote that we got, we are thrilled with the results and know they will stand behind their work. This is by far the largest job we’ve ever contracted and we were very nervous. I am happy to report this is the first large job where we received good value for our investment and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They were wonderful to work with and addressed all of our questions and concerns with old school honor and respect. Well done, Jordan family!! ?? **Please contact Shovel Kings if you would like to see the end result. We are happy to show it off!"

Darcj T on March 2022

We are a small, yet fast-growing local company. Our specialties, however not limited to include pool installations and renovations, residential and commercial demo, land clearing and grading, excavation, concrete masonry, and hardscapes. As we always say "If you can conjure it, we can build it!" Call us today to discuss your next project!

"Usually when you hire a contractor, you hope and pray that they will complete the job according to specs and do it with respect and care. Not only did Shovel Kings complete our job and fulfill our vision, their work completely exceeded all expectations. Also, the modifications they suggested opened our eyes to unimaginable possibilities! While they weren’t the cheapest quote that we got, we are thrilled with the results and know they will stand behind their work. This is by far the largest job we’ve ever contracted and we were very nervous. I am happy to report this is the first large job where we received good value for our investment and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They were wonderful to work with and addressed all of our questions and concerns with old school honor and respect. Well done, Jordan family!! ?? **Please contact Shovel Kings if you would like to see the end result. We are happy to show it off!"

Darcj T on March 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Silt fences should be trenched 8 to 12 inches deep to prevent sediment-filled water from escaping underneath. It also helps to anchor the fence during wet, windy weather. The silt fence fabric often has a red line to indicate the depth for digging. A good contractor will be familiar with the guidelines and regulations.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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