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Avatar for Walker Boy Landscaping LLC
Walker Boy Landscaping LLC
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Patrick Springs, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service.  As advertised.  Very Professional.
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Rock Wall Installations
Stripes
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Gabriel & Gail Better Business
3.6(
33
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Patrick Springs, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a fair job, but it wasn't perfect.  They were professional, and they cleaned up well.  In addition, their price was good."
Charcoal GAF High Definition Shingle
Vent Ridge Installation
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Bud Hypes Plumbing & Sewer Service
3.9(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Patrick Springs, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They were very good and cost was lower than what was quoted."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Bolt Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Patrick Springs, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Bolt Excavating, has the equipment and knowledge, to do your excavation job efficiently and safely. As the owner, Phillip Bolt, will be on your job site, running the equipment and making sure the job gets done right. Bolt Excavating, has both large and small equipment. We can coordinate with other contractors, to get the job timed right so everyone is happy.

Response time5 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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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