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Avatar for Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Reston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Adrian is extremely knowledgeable and patient as he took the time to assess various points in my yard to give me options on how to fix my flooding patio (as it was raining outside). On the day of the French drain and French drain extension installation, the crew was prompt and immediately started the job. I was pleased with their professionalism as well and they worked very hard to excavate the dirt and install the French drain components. Upon completion of the amazing work, I observed the workers reassembling my yard and also cleaned up my driveway of any loose rocks. Adrian also came by shortly after the crew left to check on the job and again, I truly appreciate the level of professionalism from this company."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
4.5(
478
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Reston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow! Let me start by saying I had several contractors come by to give me estimates on fixing some major concerns I’ve had in my yard for quite a while. I needed a professional who could complete everything I needed at a reasonable price. Well, Mr Julio Escobar (ET General Contractor Inc) was able to accommodate everything I needed done. He listened to everything I needed and provided excellent suggestions as to the right approach to do the job. This entailed re-sloping my backyard to direct water away from my house foundation and installing a drainage system in my backyard. My backyard was a barren wasteland that needed quite a bit of work. I had barely any grass on one side with many trees that I wanted removed in order to get more sunlight and allow grass to grow. Julio’s crew did an amazing job (cut down trees, removed all branch/log debris and grinded/ground the stumps down to the roots). His crew planted 29 Japanese Cedar trees along my fence line. My appreciation goes out to Julio Escobar for working with the nursery to get me all Japanese Cedars instead of the Leyland Cypress trees. Exactly what I wanted all along. God Bless you! He and his crew trucked in tons of river rock to lay around my pool and along the foundation in the back of the house and then laid, I forget how many, rolls of sod. These guys worked hard and in the worst heat of the summer. Lastly, but definitely not least he and his crew brought in clean topsoil and organic compost, grass seed, and fertilizer to cover my front yard (that also was a wasteland). After that he aerated the area and laid sod on the sides of my driveway so that there would be no run off when it rained. I can’t express enough how professional, courteous, and attentive Mr Escobar and his entire crew were throughout the entire job. I would definitely use them again for future projects. God Bless them for their hard work and strong work ethic!"
New Wood Flooring
Beautiful double siting wall, patio and fire Pitt.
Paver Driveway
Patio
Outdoor kitchen and a pergola

+219

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Envirogrow
Envirogrow
4.5(
731
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Reston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Envirogrow has been very reliable and I'm so happy to have found them on Angi. The crew comes out once every two weeks. They always send a reminder email a couple of days prior as a reminder. Cost of their service is very reasonable and I plan to use them for some landscaping projects in the spring."
leaf cleanup
leaf pile
Lawn mowing
Mulch Installation
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Benitez Landscape & Design
Benitez Landscape & Design
4.4(
48
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Reston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They laid sod, built a stone wall, and implemented a drainage solution. They did an amazing job and very quickly. Other companies hadn’t even called back before they performed the work. Well done!!"
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+50

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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RLD Builders, Inc.
3.7(
36
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Reston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a portion of our yard excavated and graded for a patio being built which will be under a new deck. Rafe came out the day after I called him and gave us an estimate and started work 2 days later. He is very knowledgeable and professional but is also down to earth. His price was very reasonable for the amount of work needed to be done. We will be hiring him again soon for another project we have in mind. It’s been a pleasure working with him."
 Bathroom Remodel
 Stamped Concrete
 New Foyer
 Barn
 Fencing

+91

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Blue Ridge Landscaping
4.5(
15
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Reston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They arrived in the morning and cleaned up the yard and blew off the patio. They edged all our beds, then spread cedar mulch in all the beds and up the driveway. It is a big job as I have a large yard and lots of beds.
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landshapers, LLC
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Reston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Landshapers, LLC, has successfully been servicing the Herndon surrounding area for six consecutive years, however, has been installing landscaping, excavating for twenty years. A well designed landscape substantially increases the value of your home, as well as enhances the quality of your life. Once you make the decision to go with Landshapers, LLC, we want to do everything possible to keep you as a customer. Of course, that means doing our best for you and honoring our service values.\n\nLet us provide a custom designed landscape for you today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Scott's Home Improvements, LLC
3.9(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Reston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Customers say: Quick response

"We had bushes removed and an overgrown flower bed cleared out. Work was completed in 1 afternoon including all clean up and removal. They even cleared the bank in front if the bed. We will use them for future projects of getting a new shed and fence. Very hard workers."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Superior Landscaping, Inc.
Superior Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
177
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Reston, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My family was very happy with the services provided by Superior Landscaping. At first our project started out small but as my wife and I became more appreciative of Troy and his honest feedback and recommendations, we expanded the scope to include more services. 1.) Installation of french drain - We started with just a french drain to address standing water issues in our front and side yards. Superior installed a "horseshoe" french drain the surrounded both sides of the house and backyard, draining water from the gutters, sump pump and yard to the street. After 1+ month since the french drain was installed we've noticed a tremendous improvement with the usability of our yard after a heavy rainfall. No more soggy/muddy spots. The materials used and dimensions for the trench seemed very good to allow for the needed drainage. 2.) Installation of Patio and Retaining Walls/Garden Edging - We expanded the project to gain more usable space in our backyard with the addition of a patio and retaining wall. The work involved excavation of areas around an existing deck to create a flat and usable patio for entertaining. It allowed us a nice space to place a firepit, chairs and also an area where our children can play. With the patio a retaining wall was installed that also has the height to serve as a sitting area. This was expanded the other garden beds in the front and back of the house. The craftsmanship of the work was top notch. 3.) With all the excavation required, we included the installation of sod to our back yard and part of our side yards. Proper compost soil and very fresh sod were laid down. A month later the grass looks amazing! All garden beds were also mulched and trees were trimmed to allow for more sunlight in the backyard."
Landscaping
Hardscaping
True French Drain
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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.

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