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*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Pennington Gap, VA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

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Last update on November 12, 2025

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Reece Construction

4.40(
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Reece Construction

4.40(
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Customers say: Terrific value
2 years of experience

We offer clearing , grading, dig footers, house pads, driveways and dig water lines and electric lines. Professional work and honest operators.

"Job not completed. They put my driveway going straight up the hill. No switchbacks. The only way to get up to camper pad was to use 4 wheel drive. The road is totally washed out. They did not fix it as promised. Then they put my camper pad below my septic. I did supply them with all septic info from the health department. After having a meeting with them, they did put in another pad above septic. I continued to speak of my concern with the driveway many times, and they said they would address it. They cleared the path for power lines but left 2 trees in the way. They have not returned to remove them or fix my washed-out driveway. I am so disappointed in how I have been taken advantage of."

Dona H on August 2024

We offer clearing , grading, dig footers, house pads, driveways and dig water lines and electric lines. Professional work and honest operators.

"Job not completed. They put my driveway going straight up the hill. No switchbacks. The only way to get up to camper pad was to use 4 wheel drive. The road is totally washed out. They did not fix it as promised. Then they put my camper pad below my septic. I did supply them with all septic info from the health department. After having a meeting with them, they did put in another pad above septic. I continued to speak of my concern with the driveway many times, and they said they would address it. They cleared the path for power lines but left 2 trees in the way. They have not returned to remove them or fix my washed-out driveway. I am so disappointed in how I have been taken advantage of."

Dona H on August 2024

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Broadys Dirtworx LLC

5.00(
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Broadys Dirtworx LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Broadys Dirtworx LLC is family owned and operated. We are specialized in grading and excavating. Including site prep for building site, digging basements, digging foundations, road and driveway construction, land clearing & bush hogging, drainage solutions, and we also have rock and dirt delivery available as well. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality.

"They are a father and son team. They show up when they say they will. They are hard workers and know what they are doing. My backyard was a disaster, very uneven, full of rocks/boulders and had a really bad slope. I couldn't mow it with my mower. I had to weed wack it. I had them come in and grade,fill and put top soil down. It looks fantastic and is now mow able. They also did a driveway for me. They are very fair with pricing. I highly recommend them."

Linda C on October 2023

Broadys Dirtworx LLC is family owned and operated. We are specialized in grading and excavating. Including site prep for building site, digging basements, digging foundations, road and driveway construction, land clearing & bush hogging, drainage solutions, and we also have rock and dirt delivery available as well. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality.

"They are a father and son team. They show up when they say they will. They are hard workers and know what they are doing. My backyard was a disaster, very uneven, full of rocks/boulders and had a really bad slope. I couldn't mow it with my mower. I had to weed wack it. I had them come in and grade,fill and put top soil down. It looks fantastic and is now mow able. They also did a driveway for me. They are very fair with pricing. I highly recommend them."

Linda C on October 2023

Osborne and sons llc

5.00(
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Osborne and sons llc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Grading, excavating, resloping, driveways, yards, building sites. We specialize in difficult problems where another contractor has already been. Land clearing and leveling.

"Fantastic!! I told them what I wanted done one time and it turned out exactly like it should've been done the first time. Will definitely use again and will recommend them to everyone!!"

Amber B on September 2022

Grading, excavating, resloping, driveways, yards, building sites. We specialize in difficult problems where another contractor has already been. Land clearing and leveling.

"Fantastic!! I told them what I wanted done one time and it turned out exactly like it should've been done the first time. Will definitely use again and will recommend them to everyone!!"

Amber B on September 2022

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VWE LLC

1.00(
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VWE LLC

1.00(
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6 years of experience

Virginia Woodland Enterprises LLC is a full service excavation company that is devoted to supporting our clients. We are based out of the Tri-Cities and service most of SW Virginia and NE Tennessee. We believe that attention to detail and excellent customer service sets us apart from our competition. It is what allows us to continue to focus on each individuals exact needs. From start to finish, we insure that the job will be done above all expectations. What we do: -Excavation -Bulldozing -Land Moving & Clearing -House Sites -Road Cutting -Site and Land Clean Up -Heavy Equipment Operations -Gravel & Dirt Delivery -Much More...

"They left the job site incomplete and then they are trying to take me to court"

Eric H on August 2021

Virginia Woodland Enterprises LLC is a full service excavation company that is devoted to supporting our clients. We are based out of the Tri-Cities and service most of SW Virginia and NE Tennessee. We believe that attention to detail and excellent customer service sets us apart from our competition. It is what allows us to continue to focus on each individuals exact needs. From start to finish, we insure that the job will be done above all expectations. What we do: -Excavation -Bulldozing -Land Moving & Clearing -House Sites -Road Cutting -Site and Land Clean Up -Heavy Equipment Operations -Gravel & Dirt Delivery -Much More...

"They left the job site incomplete and then they are trying to take me to court"

Eric H on August 2021

R&T Construction

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R&T Construction

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7 years of experience

New construction and remodeling. Framing, dry wall, trim, painting, all flooring and tile, replacement doors and windows, roofing ,decks, fencing and siding, pressure washing ,demo, additions, and tree removal

New construction and remodeling. Framing, dry wall, trim, painting, all flooring and tile, replacement doors and windows, roofing ,decks, fencing and siding, pressure washing ,demo, additions, and tree removal

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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