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Rapidan Farm, LLC
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Serving Orange, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Dave Eddins. He has rescued us several times now when our sloping gravel driveway was damaged in extremely heavy rains. He has been personable and prompt, and his rates are quite reasonable. We think he is aces!"
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+11

Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TWF Construction
4.3(
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Serving Orange, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

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Emergency services offered

"Troy and his team were excellent! We hired them to complete a ~900 sq ft basement finish and we could not be more happy with the results. They were very reasonable in their pricing and completed the job in a very timely manner. We had no surprises in cost along the way and the end result was even better than we pictured. Definitely would recommend them for any projects small or large you need done well."
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+4

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RND Construction
4.4(
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Serving Orange, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick did a phenomenal job! He responded to my call & came to our house for a in person walk thru of the job. While on our property He noticed safety concerns with our septic drain field we were unaware of. His bid on the job was emailed in a timely manner & when the weather allowed He & his crew came out & knocked out the job, as well as, bringing our septic system to safety standards. I highly recommend him for your Excavation jobs. Truly Professional & Knowledgeable."
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Response time9 hrs
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
AM Construction LLC
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Serving Orange, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired this land clearing company to clean and prepare our property, and they exceeded expectations from start to finish. Very professional, on time, and clearly knowledgeable. The work was done efficiently, safely, and exactly as promised. The site was left clean and ready for the next phase of construction. I highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable land clearing services."
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Bradley Builders LLC
5.0(
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Serving Orange, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bradley Builders responded quickly but were unavailable to complete work for 2 months. They referred me to a flooring company and I am in the process of getting the job done. I was impressed with Bradley's professionalism and responsiveness."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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RND Construction
4.6(
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Serving Orange, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was an absolute pleasure working with RND Construction. I have used other companies before to clear house lots but I have now found my go to company for future house building endeavors. I have also hired them to do all my dirt work, they’re professionalism is unmatched and I can not wait to work with them again! Nick and Russel will certainly take care of you!"
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Shadowcast Farm Forestry Mulching & Agri-Improvement
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Serving Orange, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed our driveway filled in and resealed, along with a tree removed from our yard. They were so professional and efficient. The pricing was great and there was awesome communication. We LOVE the work they did and will definitely be contacting them in the future for more services."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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. 

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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.

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