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Gabriel & Gail Better Business
3.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Initially, he seemed like he was very very knowledgeable, very friendly and gave us thoughts that he knew what he was doing. They arrived on time. They're very good. The crew was pretty quick and efficient. One problem I had was they didn't come with enough materials. They had to reschedule for a completion of some. There were some minor issues that we ran into. They were supposed to paint the chimney cap and never actually did that. It's not a big deal but the other thing was the warranty and we kind of had a fight with them for the warranty to actually be processed. The warranty was the big thing and it was a lifetime warranty and I guess there were personal things that came up. It was just basically what I've learned late, but it took us probably eight months to get the warranty to be processed. That was my biggest concern, but the warranty company ensures me that everything is good even though the paperwork has the wrong number on there and I am assuming that's because they had the wrong number initially which is why they didn't have enough material.

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Vent Ridge Installation
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Christopher Plumbing
3.7(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

"Christopher is excellent and has very fair prices - he goes out of his way to keep the final price in the homeowners budget. He is always there when you need him, whether it's at night or on the weekend. He's also a master plumber that does excellent work and is very friendly and easy to get along with. Christopher is able to come up with a solution to very complicated problems. We would highly recommend Christopher to anyone."
Recommended by66%of homeowners
C&C land clearing and excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

With over 10 years of experience, C&C Land Clearing and Excavation is your go-to contractor for excavation, trenching, and drainage solutions in the Tri Cities and western North Carolina area . We understand the importance of building a solid foundation and offer expert land clearing and dirt work to set your project up for success. We are known for our responsiveness, fair pricing, and high-quality results. Your site will be handled with care and precision.

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Ameri-Con Inc.
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

\n“Professional excavation services with a focus on quality, safety, and reliability. We specialize in site preparation, grading, trenching, land clearing, drainage solutions, and foundation excavation. We take pride in delivering efficient work, clear communication, and dependable service to get your project done right the first time.”

Black Diamond Excavation Crew LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

Black Diamond Excavation Crew LLC is a trusted, locally operated excavation company proudly serving Pike County, Kentucky, and surrounding areas, including Floyd, Martin, Mingo, and Logan counties. With over 100 years of combined heavy equipment operating experience, our team delivers dependable, high-quality results on every project.\n\nWe specialize in a wide range of services including site preparation, demolition, land clearing, trenching, grading, drainage solutions, ditching, gravel driveway installation, house pad preparation, and complete jobsite cleanup. Whether you’re starting new construction, improving your property, or removing unwanted structures, we have the equipment and expertise to handle the job efficiently and safely.\n\nAt Black Diamond Excavation Crew LLC, we take pride in honest communication, reliable scheduling, and treating every property with respect. No job is too big or too small — we’re committed to getting it done right the first time.\n\nContact @ 304-928-3478

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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