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Avatar for BossHogg Industries
BossHogg Industries
4.9(
58
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Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They got the job done! They were very efficient. They kept the area neat, removed all waste from the property and got the job done in a timely manner."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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The Green Elites Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
73
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Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys did an excellent job extending a fence to surround the trashcan area (required by the HOA). They matched the existing portion, and built a beautiful fence! I appreciate their good work."
Ms X yard clean up
Ms X yard clean up
Ms X yard clean up
Ms X yard clean up
Ms X yard clean up

+26

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for DJ Ware Enterprises, LLC
DJ Ware Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a great job In a timely manner very professional. If I had to have anything like that done again, I would give it to him And refer him to my friend."
Driveway install
Lot clearing
Curb and creek job
Retention pond
Driveway install

+22

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Costal Land Construction
4.9(
14
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Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are in the process of building a home in Powhatan, VA. We recently had the best professional experience with Bobby from Coastal Landscape Construction! This was not an easy job to clear about 2 acres, put in a long drive way and work in challenging cold and wet weather. Bobby is an up and coming young professional and knows exactly how to plan and achieve the end goal. Bobby was always on time, communicated daily and effectively, planned the land clearing perfectly and his prices are competitive but extremely reasonable. If you want or need any construction work completed right, you MUST use Bobby from Coastal Landscape Construction! Bobby earned a 10/10 perfect review from us and we will be using him again during our home building process! His business phone number is 804-441-1768, serving Powhatan, Midlothian and Richmond VA area."
Land Clearing
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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O Johnson Enterprises llc
5.0(
5
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Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Work done was done in a timely manner . Done as agreed upon . Very Professional results , Great individual to talk to , listens and has the property owners satisfaction , at high degree. Fortunate to have had him recommended to me ."
Demolition
Demolition
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+2

44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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VP BECKNER HOTSHOT & HAULING LLC
4.1(
7
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Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and an amazing job! Pauls communication and sense of detail was top notch. His pricing was fair, and the work far exceeded my expectations. I would recommend to anyone in the market for commercial or residential clearing, grading, demolition, forestry mulching, and excavation!"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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